Program

16th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Ankara, Türkiye, June 23-25, 2026

Host and Venue: Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara

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IEOM Paper Template PAPER/ABSTRACT TEMPLATE  IEOM Abstract Template
POSTER TEMPLATE  IEOM Poster Template

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Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=lK4RpvA 
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=1jNY5mM

The IEOM Society Conference Proceedings will be indexed in EBSCO, CrossRef with DOI, Google Scholar, Open Access in IEOM INDEX, ISSN, ISBN, and will be submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI).

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IEOM Society International is organizing the 16th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Ankara, Türkiye. The host is Gazi University. The venue is at the Gazi University campus.

The conference will provide an opportunity for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and explore recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration, and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

The IEOM Society International, a nonprofit professional organization registered in Michigan, USA, is a premier global platform dedicated to the advancement of industrial engineering and operations management discipline for the betterment of humanity. IEOM is a global platform for academics, researchers, scientists, and practitioners to exchange ideas. Most importantly, it provides insights into the latest technologies, tools and advancements in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The IEOM Society has successfully planned and organized international conferences around the world including Dhaka (2010), Kuala Lumpur (2011), Istanbul (2012), Bali (2014), Dubai (2015), Orlando (2015), Kuala Lumpur (2016), Detroit (2016), Rabat (2017), Bristol, UK (2017), Bandung (2018), Paris (2018), Washington DC (2018), Pretoria (2018), Bangkok (2019), Pilsen (2019), Toronto (2019), Riyadh (2019), Dubai (2020), Detroit (2020), Harare (2020), Singapore (2021), Sao Paulo (2021), Haiti (2021), Harbin (2021), Rome (2021), Bangalore (2021), Indonesia (2021), Monterrey (2021), Istanbul (2022), Nigeria (2022), Orlando (2022), Paraguay (2022), Rome (2022), India (2022), Sydney (2022), Manila (2023), Zambia (2023), Peru (2023), Houston (2023), Lisbon (2023), Vietnam (2023), New Delhi (2023), Melbourne (2023), Dubai (2024), Pretoria (2024), Bogota (2024), Washington, DC (2024), Germany (2024), Tokyo (2024), Detroit (2024), Sydney (2024), Hyderabad (2024), Oman (2024), Singapore (2025), Brazil (2025), Orlando (2025), Paris (2025) and Bali (2025).

The IEOM Society currently has 293 student chapters in 60 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 44,000 members.

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Tracks – Best track paper for each category

1. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
2. Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
3. Business Management and Operations Management
4. Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and IoT
5. Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
6. Engineering Management and Project Management
7. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
8. Facility Planning and Layout
9. Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare Systems
10. Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
11. Manufacturing, Assembly and Design
12. Quality, Reliability and Maintenance
13. Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement
14. Supply Chain and Logistics
15. Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy
16. Case Studies and Best Practices

Competitions – 1st, 2nd and 3rd for each competition

1. Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
2. Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
3. Master’s Thesis Competition
4. Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
5. Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
6. Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
7. High School STEM Competition
8. AI-ML Competition
9. Global Design Competition
10. Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
11. Lean Six Sigma Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
12. Simulation Competition
13. Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
14. Poster Competition

Guidelines

• Paper Checklist– http://ieomsociety.org/paper-checklist.pdf
• IEOM Reference Format– http://ieomsociety.org/ieom-reference-format.docx
• Publication Ethics – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/ethics-malpractice-statement/
• Paper Review Process – http://ieomsociety.org/paper_review_process.pdf

Sample IEOM Papers can be followed to prepare a quality paper:
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4, Paper 5, Paper 6, Paper 7, Paper 8, Paper 9, Paper 10, sample review paper 1, and sample review paper 2.

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Double Peer Review

All full papers undergo a rigorous double peer-review process. Authors may submit full papers, abstracts, or posters; however, the IEOM Society strongly encourages the submission of full papers. Manuscripts must be prepared using the official IEOM conference template. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN and ISSN, assigned a DOI via CrossRef, and indexed in recognized databases.

IEOM Peer Review Process

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IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

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Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:

1. Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
2. Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
3. Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
4. Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
5. Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
6. Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
7. Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
8. Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
9. Technical Writing Quality: Ensure the paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and follows a clear, logical structure.

Each paper and its abstract must strictly adhere to the IEOM Template for consistent formatting, including fonts, headings, and layout.

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IEOM Index – https://index.ieomsociety.org/

IEOM Index – Publication Database

• A dedicated database highlighting research and contributions in *Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM)* disciplines.
• Each paper is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) via CrossRef.
• Access previous conference papers in the IEOM Index Publication Database Library – https://index.ieomsociety.org/
• View all conference DOIs at: https://index.ieomsociety.org/index.cfm/conference/list/
• Conference proceedings are published with an ISSN (2169-8767) in soft copy, Open Access.
• All accepted papers are also assigned an ISBN.
• All full papers submitted to the conference undergo a double-blind peer-review process and are published electronically with a DOI.
• Approved full papers are submitted for indexing in globally recognized databases:
  • CrossRef
  • Google Scholar
  • IEOM Index Online Library
  • EBSCO

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SPECIAL TRACKS

• Global Engineering Education (GEE)
• Global Business Management Education
• Industry 4.0
• Industry Solutions
• Women in Industry & Academia (WIIA)

Panels

• IEOM Curriculum
• Lean Six Sigma
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Global Supply Chain and Digital Transformation
• Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Manufacturing

Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission: February 15, 2026
Review Feedback: March 15, 2026 
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026
Final Paper: June 10, 2026
Conference: June 23-26, 2026

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Conference Chairs:

• Dr. Bilal Toklu, Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
• Dr. Metin Turkay, Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
• Dr. Hulya Yavuz Ersan, Professor at Hacettepe University, Türkiye
• Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Doctor of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing, Director of Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA, and CEO, IEOM Society International

Program Chairs:

• Dr. Ali Allahverdi, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Turkey, aliallahverdi@gazi.edu.tr
• Dr. Özge Yüksel Orhan, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
• Dr. Ali Elkamel, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo and Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International, Michigan, USA 

Organizing Committee

1. Dr. Mehmet KABAK, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
2. Dr. Selçuk Kürşat İŞLEYEN, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
3. Dr. Gül Didem BATUR SİR, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
4. Dr. Hakan ÇERÇİOĞLU, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
5. Dr. Ayyüce AYDEMİR KARADAĞ, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
6. Dr. Aylin ADEM, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
7. Dr.Emre ÇALIŞKAN, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
8. Dr. Sena AYDOĞAN, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
9. Dr Ece Arzu YILDIZ, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara

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University Partners

1. Gazi University, Ankara, Turkiye
2. University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
3. Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA
4. Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
5. University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, USA
6. Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
7. Eastern Michigan University, USA
8. Florida Polytechnic University
9. BEST Innovation University, India
10. Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11. University of Derby, UK
12. Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
13. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

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Corporate Partners

1. Airbus
2. Amatrol Inc.
3. aThingz
4. Daikin Applied
5. Eaton
6. Ford Motor Company
7. FUTEK
8. Hexaly
9. SIEMENS
10. Tooling Tech Group

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Organization Partners

1. African Engineering Education Association (AEES)
2. BKSTI: Agency for Cooperation of Higher Education of Industrial Engineering, Indonesia
3. Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE)
4. International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES)
5. Pakistan Society of Industrial Engineers (PSIE)
6. Operations Excellence Society
7. the lean mug

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Attendance Certificates will be provided for conference participants. Continuous Education Unit (CEU) is available. IEOM Society International will provide some awards and recognition.

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Contact

IEOM Society International
21411 Civic Center Drive
Suite # 205
Southfield, Michigan 48076, USA
Phone: 1-248-450-5660
Email: info@ieomsociety.org

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IEOM Society International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, registered with the State of Michigan and tax exemption status approved by IRS.

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