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We are delighted to announce the 4th INFORMS Conference on Quality, Statistics, and Reliability (ICQSR 2026), to be held July 6–9, 2026, at the Shanghai International Convention Center, Shanghai, China. </div>
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<div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px;" role="presentation"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Feb. 15, 2026:</span> Session proposal & abstract submission deadline</div>
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We invite researchers and practitioners to submit abstracts, organize sessions, and participate in this exciting event. Please see the attached flyer for details. The official conference website will be announced soon.</div>
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ICQSR 2026 Organizing Committee</div>
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