Program

16th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Ankara, Türkiye, June 23-26, 2026

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

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 and 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
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

Dr. Mehmet KABAK, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr. Selçuk Kürşat İŞLEYEN, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr. Gül Didem BATUR SİR, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr. Hakan ÇERÇİOĞLU, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr. Ayyüce AYDEMİR KARADAĞ, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr. Aylin ADEM, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr.Emre ÇALIŞKAN, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr. Sena AYDOĞAN, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara
Dr Ece Arzu YILDIZ, Department of Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara

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IEOM Society International is organizing the 16th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Ankara, Türkiye. Host is Gazi University. 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) and Washington, DC (2024). The IEOM Society currently has 250 student chapters in 55 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 25,000 members.

Topics

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Business Management and Operations Management
Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and IoT
Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
Engineering Management and Project Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Facility Planning and Layout
Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare Systems
Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
Manufacturing, Assembly and Design
Quality, Reliability and Maintenance
Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement
Supply Chain and Logistics
Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy
Case Studies and Best Practices

IEOM Society, a nonprofit professional organization, 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. IEOM Society organizes conferences in six continents. IEOM has 250 student chapters in 55 countries and has more than 25,000 members from 151 countries.

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Registration Fees

The Conference Registration Fee includes the following:

Conference Technical Sessions
Keynote Presentations
Global Engineering Education Sessions
Global Supply Chain
Industry 4.0
Panels
Workshops
Three lunches
Coffee breaks
program book
Conference bag
Publication and indexing
Participation Certificate
Presentation Certificate
Workshop certificates

Onsite

Professional (member): US$ 550
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 650
Student (member): US$ 325
Student (Non-member): US$ 375
Each Additional Paper: US$ 150

A discounted fee will be for Turkish local participants.
Dinner is not included as part of the registration fee. You can purchase a dinner ticket.

Virtual

Professional (member): US$ 500
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 600
Student (member): US$ 300
Student (Non-member): US$ 350
Each Additional Paper: US$ 150

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

SPECIAL TRACKS

Global Engineering Education (GEE)
Global Business Management Education
Industry 4.0
Industry Solutions
Diversity and Inclusion / Women in Industry & Academia (WIIA)

COMPETITIONS

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 and 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
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

Industry Chairs

Diversity and Inclusion Chair / Women in Industry and Academia Chair

TBD

Sponsors / Corporate Partners

Airbus
Amatrol Inc.
BrassCraft
Cintas Corporation
Daikin Applied
Eaton
SIEMENS
Tooling Tech Group

University Partners

UCF
Florida Polytechnic University
Lawrence Technological University
Wayne State University
Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
EMI, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Universite De Lorraine, Nancy cedex – France
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
University of Derby, UK
University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA

Organization Partners

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

Contact: 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.