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<div style="text-align:center"><b>Call for Papers</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center"><b>11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM Milwaukee 2026)</b></div>
<div style="text-align:center">Dates: June 9–11, 2026</div>
<div style="text-align:center">Host and Venue: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM)</div>
<div style="text-align:center">Theme: Frontiers in Automation and Digital Transformation.</div>
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<p>Conference Theme & Objectives</p>
<p>The IEOM Society International invites high-quality contributions to its 2026 North American conference in Milwaukee. This event offers a global forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, explore recent innovations, and shape
the future of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.</p>
<p>We particularly encourage submissions that bridge theory and practice, explore emerging technologies, and push the frontiers of industrial engineering and operations management. The conference is also a venue for networking, collaboration, and identifying
trends to advance the discipline.</p>
<p><b>Tracks</b></p>
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<li>Artificial Intelligence and Data Science</li><li>Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems</li><li>Business Management and Operations Management</li><li>Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT</li><li>Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement</li><li>Engineering Management and Project Management</li><li>Entrepreneurship and Innovation</li><li>Facility Planning and Layout</li><li>Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management</li><li>Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence</li><li>Manufacturing, Assembly and Design</li><li>Quality, Reliability and Maintenance</li><li>Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement</li><li>Supply Chain and Logistics</li><li>Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy</li><li>Case Studies and Best Practices</li></ol>
<p>Submission Types & Format</p>
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<li>Full Papers (for inclusion in the conference proceedings)</li><li>Abstracts / Extended Abstracts (for short presentations or posters)</li><li>Posters / Work in Progress</li><li>Competition Entries (student, thesis, design, project, etc.)</li></ul>
<p>Format Guidelines:</p>
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<li>All submissions must follow the IEOM templates: Paper Template or Abstract Template</li><li>Use the IEOM reference and style format.</li><li>Submissions should be anonymized for double-blind review when required.</li><li>Include title, author(s) with affiliation(s), abstract, keywords, main content, results, and conclusions.</li><li>Follow the Paper Checklist provided by IEOM.</li></ul>
<p>Publication & Indexing</p>
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<li>Accepted full papers will be published in the IEOM Conference Proceedings, open access, with a DOI via CrossRef.</li><li>Proceedings carry ISSN: 2169-8767 (U.S.) and ISBN.</li><li>Papers will be considered for indexing in databases including CrossRef, Google Scholar, IEOM Index, EBSCO, and potentially the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) — though indexing is not guaranteed.</li><li>Each accepted full paper undergoes a double-blind peer review process.</li></ul>
<p>Multiple student and special competitions will be held, including but not limited to:</p>
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<li>Undergraduate Paper Competition</li><li>Graduate Paper Competition</li><li>Master Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Competitions</li><li>Senior Design / Capstone Project Competition</li><li>Undergraduate Research Competition</li><li>High School / Middle School STEM Competition</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Competition</li><li>Simulation Competition</li><li>Supply Chain & Logistics Competition</li><li>Poster Competition (Undergraduate & Graduate)</li><li>AI & ML Competition</li><li>Human Factors / Ergonomics Competition</li><li>Global Design Competition</li></ul>
<p>Winners will receive awards, recognition, and added visibility.</p>
<p>Conference Chairs:</p>
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<li>Wilkistar Otieno (UWM) – Chairperson, <a href="mailto:otieno@uwm.edu" target="_blank">otieno@uwm.edu</a></li><li>Satya Aditya Akundi (UWM), <a href="mailto:akundivy@uwm.edu" target="_blank">akundivy@uwm.edu</a></li><li>Luis Rabelo (University of Central Florida)</li><li>Ahad Ali (Lawrence Technological University)</li></ul>
<p>Program Chairs:</p>
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<li>Don Reimer (COO, IEOM)</li><li>Mohammad Habib Rahman (UWM)</li></ul>
<p>For inquiries and more information, contact: <a href="mailto:info@ieomsociety.org" target="_blank">info@ieomsociety.org</a></p>
<p>How to Submit</p>
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<li>Submit via the online submission portal: XCD System for IEOM Abstract / Paper Submission</li><li>Use the required templates (paper, abstract, poster) and follow the checklist to ensure compliance.</li><li>Provide all required elements: title, authors and affiliations, abstract, keywords, full manuscript (if full paper)</li><li>Ensure anonymization when needed for double-blind review</li></ul>
<p>Invitation to Participate</p>
<p>We cordially invite submission of your latest work to IEOM Milwaukee 2026. Whether your research explores theoretical foundations, applied case studies, technological innovations, or cross-disciplinary advances, your contribution will enrich the dialogue
and help chart the future of the field.</p>
<p>We encourage submissions from both seasoned and early-career researchers, from academia and industry alike. We look forward to assembling a dynamic and impactful program, and we hope you will join us in Milwaukee for this exciting gathering.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>The IEOM Milwaukee 2026 Organizing Committee</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>IEOM Upcoming Conferences</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">- <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">IEOM World Congress at University of Windsor, Canada, October 14-16, 2025 -
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-size:14.6667px">- </span>5th IEOM India at VIT, Vellore, November 6-8, 2025:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">- 3rd GCC IEOM Conference at University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, December 1 -3, 2025:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">- 4th Australian IEOM Conference, Melbourne, Nov. 25-27, 2025. Host: University of Melbourne: <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Fmelbourne2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883470863%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B6iIpMhiTtuJaMcWtU7B1O93%2Fe5qTqHfezzJ3cjRPqI%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://ieomsociety.org/melbourne2025/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">https://ieomsociety.org/melbourne2025/</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">- 7th African IEOM Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, May 13-15, 2026. Host: Cape Peninsula University of Technology:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">- 16th International IEOM Conference, Ankara, Türkiye, June 23-26, 2026. Host: Gazi University:
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