11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, June 9-11, 2026

Host and Venue: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM)

IEOM Paper Template PAPER TEMPLATE/ABSTRACT TEMPLATE IEOM Abstract Template

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF

IEOM Society International is organizing the 11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The host is the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM). The venue at UWM 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) and Paris (2025). . 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 Manufacturing, 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 System Management
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 280 student chapters in 55 countries and has more than 25,000 members from 151 countries.

Templates and Guidelines

Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper-milwaukee2026.docx
Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-milwaukee2026.docx
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 and a sample review paper.

Registration Fees

Onsite

Professional (member): US$ 550
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 600
Student (member): US$ 300
Student (Non-member): US$ 350
Each Additional Paper: US$ 150

Online

Professional (member): US$ 450
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 500
Student (member): US$ 250
Student (Non-member): US$ 300
Each Additional Paper: US$ 150

University Partner – $2,000
Exhibitor – $2,000

Limit 3 papers per registration with a maximum of two additional papers (Each additional paper – $150)

For three papers with professional non-member rate will be $600 + $150 + $150 = $900 (one paper with your registration and fees for two additional papers).
For two papers with student member rate will be $300 + $150 = $450. (one paper with your registration and one additional paper fee).

Registration Policy for the IEOM Conference:

Individual Registration: Each attendee must register and pay the registration fee individually.
Multiple Authors for One Paper: If a paper has multiple authors (e.g., three authors) and all wish to attend, each author must register separately.
Single Admission per Registration: Each registration allows only one person to attend.
Accompanying Persons: Any accompanying persons must also register and pay the registration fee to attend.
Co-Authors: All co-authors who plan to attend must register individually.
Student and Professor Registration:
- If a paper has both student and professor authors, only one person may attend per registration.
- Professors cannot attend using a student registration; they must register with the professional category.
- If both or more authors (e.g., student and professor) are attending, each must complete separate registrations and pay according to their respective student or professional category.

Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission: February 1, 2026
Review Feedback: Ongoing, as papers are being submitted.
Registration Deadline with early bird rate: April 1, 2026
Final Paper: June 1, 2026
Conference: June 9-11, 2026

IEOM Index (DOI) – 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 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 the world-renowned databases:
- CrossRef
- Google Scholar
- IEOM Index Online Library
- EBSCO
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.

COMPETITIONS

Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
Master Thesis Competition
Doctoral Dissertation Competition
Senior Capstone Design Project Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
Undergraduate Research Competition
High School and Middle School STEM Competition
Lean Six Sigma Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
Simulation Competition
Supply Chain and Logistics Competition
Undergraduate and Graduate Poster Competition
AI & ML Competition
Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc

Conference Chairs:

Dr. Wilkistar Otieno, Associate Professor and Past Chair, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
Dr. Luis Rabelo, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor and Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA

Program Chairs

Professor Don Reimer, COO, IEOM Society
TBD

Technical Chairs

Industry Chairs

Women in Industry and Academia Chair

TBD

Corporate Partners

University Partners

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM)
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
Eastern Michigan University, USA
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico
University of Derby, UK
University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
Wayne State University, Detroit, 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

IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

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