There are some fantastic global conferences and workshops coming up, where you can build on your simulation knowledge, network with other users, and hear about the latest achievements in simulation.
Do you want to keep up to date with all things simulation? Then save the dates below!
Winter Simulation Conference 2022, Singapore, Asia (December 11th-14th)
This year, the Winter Simulation conference will be held in Asia for the very first time! You can join virtually or on-site at Marina Bay Sands, the iconic landmark of Singapore in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Asia.
With the theme of ‘Reimagine Tomorrow’ the conferences rely on significant advancement from many fields, such as modelling, experimentation and data analysts coming together to tackle various challenges. Scientific papers and case studies which highlight innovations in both theory and applications are welcome, with a specific focus on the use of not only simulation but also related technology such as Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. Learn more about the conference here.
Simulation Consultant at Simul8, Andrew Wylie, said: “I had a fantastic time at Wintersim 2021 in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. It was a fantastic opportunity to take in the academic and industry applications of simulation, and in particular, seeing the use of Simul8 from our vast user-base. Whether it was through brief anecdotes during conversation, or detailed presentations from esteemed scholars and experienced professionals, I was able to gain a new understanding of the power of simulation, the impact we at Simul8 make and take a glimpse into potential avenues we can explore!”
Healthcare Systems Process Improvement conference 2023, Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky (February 15th-17th)
The 2023 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference will help you reach healthcare industry decision makers and providers who continue to seek ways to lower costs and increase service. Does your company have a product or service that improves process, quality, productivity and efficiency? This conference enables organizations to showcase their products to some of the brightest minds in the industry – book your virtual booth space today! Learn more about the conference here.
Tom Stephenson, Director of Services and Strategic Partnerships at Simul8 says: “It’s great this conference specifically focuses on healthcare, where we know many modellers face the same challenges and pressures. It was really beneficial to be in an environment where any new issues and trends can be discussed with peers, especially as there were so many other professionals improving healthcare with different problem solving methodologies. It was especially interesting for me to consider how Simul8 and lean methodologies can work in synergy with each other, encouraging me to immediately produce a simulation that showed lean concepts in healthcare.”
Simulation Workshop, National Oceanographic Center 2023, Southampton (March 27th-29th)
SW23 is the flagship showcase of simulation and modelling across industry and academia. Next year, the simulation workshop will be returning face to face in Southampton and our Senior Simulation Consultant, Naoum Tsioptsias, will be attending! Keep your eyes peeled for more information, key dates and opening of papers, coming soon! Learn more about the conference here.
2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference, Gaylord Rockies, Colorado, USA (April 16th-18th)
Informs Regional Analytics Conference is the leading international platform for Operations Research and Analytics professionals. It is dedicated to promoting best practices and advances in operations research, management science, and analytics. As the world’s largest professional association, INFORMS and its members work to improve operational and decision-making processes and outcomes. Learn more about the conference here.
Frances Sneddon, CTO at Simul8 says: “This conference is smaller than the annual meeting and industry-focused, with most delegates being practitioners. Because it is smaller it’s a great event for connecting with people from other organizations. A lot of effort goes into facilitating networking between delegates. The talks are all really great as there is a vetting process. I’d really recommend this event for anyone in ORMS, I come away with new ideas every single time I go!”
EURO Practitioner’s Forum 4th Annual Conference, Zuse Institute, Berlin (April 20th-21st)
The 4th annual EURO practitioners conference will explore the use of OR techniques in unpredictable situations that can lead to disruptive changes to established processes. Talks by plenary speakers will cover a wide range of aspects, including a discussion of AI and Quantum Computing, as well as reactions to worldwide disease spread and geopolitical challenges, such as the recent crisis that has put pressure on the global supply chain. The conference invites submissions on subjects that showcase the use of OR techniques in the face of disruptive changes, explaining how existing solutions could be adapted or which new solutions have been developed to cope with previously unseen challenges. Learn more about the EURO conference here.
IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2023, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana (May 20th-23rd)
The IISE Annual conference and Expo will make a return this year as a live and in-person event! The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Conference and Expo is the world’s largest professional platform dedicated solely to the support of the profession, and is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research and development of industrial and systems engineering. It aims to serve those who solve complex and critical problems of the world and advances to promote and unite the industrial and systems engineering profession worldwide. Learn more about the 2023 Annual Conference here.
IFORS 2023, Santiago de Chile, Chile (July 10th-14th)
The International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) is a 60-year old organization, currently composed of 50 national societies. It is held every 3 years and brings together academic, practitioners and experts in the field of Management Science from more than 60 countries, all working to contribute to it’s development through mutual academic and information exchange. Next year’s conference will bring the possibility of a very strong scientific program and the possibility of visiting Chile. Learn more about the conference here.
INFORMS Healthcare Conference 2023, Toronto, Canada (July 26th-28th)
The INFORMS Healthcare Conference of 2023, held in Toronto, Ontario Canada, is a premier healthcare conference which brings together sensing and digital communication technology developers, operational systems engineers, social-behavioral scientists, health services researchers, policy makers and practitioners from various sectors of the health care industry to address challenges and barriers faced by front line healthcare workers. Learn more about the conference here.
2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Phoenix Arizona (October 15th-18th)
The 2023 INFORMS annual meeting will be held in the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix, for a one of a kind opportunity to connect with the INFORMS community. This conference has something for everyone, with more than 5,500 members, students, academic and industry experts, it is a great way to meet others in the industry and network with prospective employers and employees. Learn more about the conference here.
Laura Reid, CEO at Simul8 says: “The annual INFORMS conference is immense! It is the biggest ORMS event in the world bringing together about 5000+ academics and industry practitioners in one space. That means there’s something for everyone! It also means it’s vast, so bring good flat shoes! It is more academic focused though, so the majority of attendees are academic.”
New to OR Conference (date and location TBC)
The New to OR conference is a biennial conference purposely designed to relate not to age, but to experience – your experience! This is the conference for academics and practitioners whose careers in operational research span 10 years or fewer. Attendees of the conference can promote their skills and organization by giving a case study presentation, learning new techniques and improving their OR network. Learn more about the conference here.
Jessica Aiani, Simulation Consultant at Simul8 says: “This is such a great conference for those haven’t attended many before. Its focused on operational research but in more recent years has a really strong data science attendance. It’s smaller than other conferences and its unique in that its dedicated to people early in their OR career. It’s a great place to meet people at a similar stage in their career as you, and a great event to have a first go at presenting at a conference.”
The OR Society’s Annual Conference, University of Warwick 2023 (date TBC)
OR64 is the OR Society’s annual conference that brings together hundreds of academic and professional operational researchers, and other analysts, to present the latest developments and showcase real-world applications. This UK event is designed specifically for the OR community to reconnect, share knowledge and find new ways of tackling real-world problems. Preparation is now fully underway for the 2023 event. Learn more about the conference here.
Senior Simulation Consultant, Christoph Werner, said: “Recently, I attended the OR 64 conference and as in previous years, it has been a great experience. I got to catch up with several academics and practitioners in the simulation and wider OR field. This always presents a great opportunity to exchange some ideas informally so I had a great time presenting the latest feature of Simul8 on some Machine Learning integration. My session had a great attendance and interesting questions were raised in informal discussion afterwards.”
Watch this space for more simulation conferences, coming soon!
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