EURO 2016 28th European Conference on Operational Research (EURO XXVIII), Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland, July 3-6, 2016, http://www.euro2016.poznan.pl/ THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS ======================================= We have the great pleasure of inviting you to take part in the 28th EURO Conference to be held in Poznan, Poland on 3-6 July, 2016. The Program and Organizing Committees (http://www.euro2016.poznan.pl/committees/), chaired by Daniele Vigo and Joanna J?zefowska, are preparing a high quality scientific program and an exciting social program for the Conference. Many additional events will enrich the program, such as satellite conferences, prizes, roundtables, academic-practitioners-industry meetings, recruiting events ... We are convinced that the EURO XXVIII Conference will be an excellent opportunity for the OR community to get together again in a pleasant atmosphere, and, thus, we are looking forward to meeting you in Poznan, the first capital of Poland, in 2016! PLENARY, KEYNOTE & TUTORIAL SPEAKERS: ===================================== Plenary Speakers: Robert Aumann Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for 2005 Dimitris Bertsimas Machine Learning and Statistics via a Modern Optimization Lens Rolf M?hring Optimizing the Kiel Canal - Integrating Dynamic Network Flows and Scheduling Keynote and Tutorial Speakers Hans Georg Bock Mixed-Integer Optimal Control - Theory, Numerical Solution and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Marielle Christiansen Optimization of Maritime Transportation Emma Hart Lifelong Learning in Optimization Pablo Moscato Information-based Medicine and Combinatorial Optimization: Opportunities and Challenges Jose Fernando Oliveira Waste Minimization: the Contribution of Cutting and Packing Problems for a More Competitive and Environmentally Friendly Industry Marc Pirlot Preference Elicitation and Learning in a Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis Perspective: Specificities and Fertilization Through Inter-Disciplinary Dialogue Mauricio Resende Logistics Optimization at Amazon: Big Data & Operational Research in Action Giovanni Rinaldi Maximum Weight Cuts in Graphs and Extensions Alexander Shapiro Risk Averse and Distributionally Robust Multistage Stochastic Optimization Stephen J. Wright Optimization in Data Analysis More information on these presentations will be announced soon. Please follow up further information at the EURO XXVIII Conference webpage (http://www.euro2016.poznan.pl/speakers/). CALL FOR PAPERS AND SESSIONS: ============================ Researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in any branch of Operational Research, mathematical modelling or economic analysis are invited to submit abstracts or to organize sessions. Invited and contributed papers will be organized in parallel sessions. In general, sessions will be a part of the Conference streams, and streams are grouped in 25 Main Areas. The list of main areas and streams can be followed at http://www.euro2016.poznan.pl/areas/ and https://www.euro-online.org/conf/euro28/streams. No participant can present more than one paper at the Conference. Abstract submission system is available online, via the Conference web page (http://www.euro2016.poznan.pl/abstract-submission/ or https://www.euro-online.org/conf/euro28/). Abstracts: max. 1500 characters; submission deadline is March 1, 2016. MAKING AN IMPACT: ================== Following the path successfully initiated in EURO 2015, we continue the effort in bridging the gap between academics and practitioners in the OR/MS field within the "Making an Impact" initiative. Several presentation streams and other activities, such as Workshops, one-to-one meetings, Academic-Practitioners Bazaar, will be organized. IMPORTANT DATES: ================= Abstracts: Abstract submission start: Wednesday, October 1, 2015 Abstract submission deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Registration: Registration and accommodation booking start: Monday, November 2, 2015 Early registration deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016 Author registration deadline: Friday, April 15, 2016 REGISTRATION FEES: =================== Regular: 375 EUR (early); 500 EUR (late), Student: 200 EUR (early); 300 EUR (late), Accompanying persons: 130 EUR. Early registration ends April 1, 2016. The regular/student registration fee includes: Participation in all sessions, and access to the exhibition area, Conference materials (Final Program, Book of Abstracts in appropriate format), Participation in the Welcome Reception, July 3, Coffee breaks and lunches, July 4-6, 3-day city public transportation card (with badges). The registration fee for accompanying persons includes: Participation in the Welcome Reception, Lunches, July 4-6, Poznan City tour, 3-day city public transportation card (with badges). The Gala dinner is charged separately, at 70 Euros per person. Registration system is available online via the Conference web page (www.euro2016.poznan.pl/registration/). FURTHER INFORMATION: ===================== For detailed information about Poznan, please, visit the Conference webpage www.euro2016.poznan.pl/. Further proposals for Book or Software Exhibitions are welcome. We look forward to welcoming you to our very exciting conference in Poznan! Prof. Dr. Joanna Jozefowska and Prof. Dr. Daniele Vigo joanna.jozefowska@cs.put.poznan.pl, daniele.vigo@unibo.it For any further information please contact: CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT: ======================= Miedzynarodowe Targi Poznanskie sp. z o.o. / Poznan International Fair Ltd. ul. Glogowska 14 60-734 Poznan, Polska / Poland ph. + 48 61 869 29 38 email: euro2016@mtp.pl web: www.euro2016.poznan.pl