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7th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Cape Town, South Africa, May 13-15, 2026

Host: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Venue: CPUT Cape Town Campus

Conference Chair: Prof Bingwen Yan, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

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“The IEOM Society Conference Proceedings will be submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI). However, indexing acceptance is not guaranteed. Acceptance of previous volumes does not guarantee acceptance of future volumes.”

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Paper Template Download via Dropbox (Click to Download):  PAPER Template and ABSTRACT Template

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IEOM Society International is organizing the 7th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Cape Town, South Africa, May 13-15, 2026. The host is Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The venue is CPUT Cape Town 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, 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, Australia (2023), Dubai (2024), Pretoria (2024), Bogota (2024), Washington, DC (2024), Germany (2024), Tokyo (2024) and Detroit (2024). 

The IEOM Society currently has 255 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.

Authors can submit full paper(s) or abstract(s) only. Authors MUST use the conference template to prepare papers or abstracts. IEOM Society encourages to submit full paper(s). All full papers will be subjected to double peer review. Accepted papers will be published in the Proceedings and indexed. Any submission implies that an author will present the paper or abstract either virtual or oral presentation based on the situation.

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Templates and Guidelines

• Paper Template: 
• Abstract Template: 
• 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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Student Competitions

• Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
• Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
• Master’s Thesis Competition
• Doctoral Dissertation Competition 
• Senior Capstone Design Project Competition 
• Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
• High School STEM Competition
• Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition 
• Lean Six Sigma Competition 
• Simulation Competition
• Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
• Poster Competition

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TRACKS: Topics covering industrial issues/applications and academic research include, but are not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Business Management and Operations Management
• Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT
• Engineering Management and Project Management
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Facility Planning and Layout
• Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
• Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
• 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

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Registration Fees

ONSITE RATES

• Professional (member): US$ 550
• Professional (Non-Member): US$ 600
• Speaker Discounted Rate: US$400
• Student (member): US$ 275
• Student (Non-member): US$ 300
• Each Additional Paper: US$ 100
• Guest Dinner Ticket: US$ 60
• Guest Lunch Ticket: US$ 30

Student registration does not include awards dinner.

ONLINE RATES

• Professional (member): US$ 450
• Professional (Non-Member): US$ 500
• Speaker Discounted Rate: US$300
• Student (member): US$ 225
• Student (Non-member): US$ 275
• Each Additional Paper: US$ 100

Papers Limit: One author can have a maximum of 3 papers, including co-authors, with additional paper registration.

University Partner: US$ 1,000
Exhibitor: US$ 2,000

Payment Link: 

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Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission: 
Paper Review: 
Registration Deadline: 
Final Paper: 
Conference: 

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Paper will be published with DOI at IEOM Index – https://index.ieomsociety.org/

IEOM Index – Publication Database

• This unique database is dedicated to research and achievements in the “Industrial Engineering and Operations Management” disciplines
• Each paper will have its unique DOI (Digital Object Identified) from CrossRef.
• Check all previous conference papers in the IEOM Index Publication Database Library – https://index.ieomsociety.org/.
• IEOM Conference DOI – https://index.ieomsociety.org/index.cfm/conference/list/
• Conference Proceedings will be published with an ISBN and an ISSN (2169-8767) in a soft form – OPEN ACCESS.
• All accepted papers will be published with an ISBN Number.
• All full papers submitted for conference proceedings will be evaluated using a double-blind review process and published electronically in proceedings with a DOI number.
• All approved full papers will be sent for indexation to world known databases:
  • CrossRef
  • Google Scholar
  • IEOM Index Online Library
  • EBSCO

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Special Topics and Panels

• Global Engineering Education
• Industry 4.0 and Cyber Physical System
• Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Curriculum Improvement Panel
• Diversity and Inclusion Panel sponsored by Ford Motor Company
• Women in Industry & Academia (WIIA) Panel

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Conference Chairs

• Prof Bingwen Yan, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
• Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International

Program Chairs

• Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society
• Dr. Linda Zhang, Professor of Operations Management, IESEG School of Business, Paris La Defense, France

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University Partners

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

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Corporate Partners

1. Amatrol Inc.
2. aThingz
3. Daikin Applied
4. Eaton Corporation
5. Ford Motor Company
6. SIEMENS
7. Tooling Tech Group

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Organization Partners

1. BKSTI: Agency for Cooperation of Higher Education of Industrial Engineering, Indonesia
2. International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES)

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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 at the 2025 IEOM Canada Conference.

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Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Asia Pacific

 

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IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

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Contact

IEOM Society International
21411 Civic Center Dr.
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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