Competitions

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Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=sejdN9d

Competition Submission Deadline – July 15, 2026

IEOM Competition Rubrics

Overall content: 1-5 points
Data analysis and results: 1-5 points
Presentation skills: 1-5 points
Knowledge of the topic / confident: 1-5 points
Answering questions: 1-5 points

Publication and Indexing – Proceedings

Papers will be published in the proceedings with DOI at CrossRef and IEOM Index. Your papers will be in open access with ISSN and ISBN.

Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS

The IEOM UNDERGRADUATE Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, and operations management written by students. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. A group of academics/professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 2026 IEOM awards ceremony on August 5, 2026.

Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation

The IEOM GRADUATE Student Paper Competition sponsored by Eaton will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, service engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management and operations management written by students. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. A group of academics/professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificates.

Master Thesis Presentation Competition

IEOM Master Thesis Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, operations management and related areas. Students must enroll in the master’s program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.

Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Competition

IEOM Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, operations management, and related areas. Students must enroll in the doctoral program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.

Undergraduate Research Competition

The IEOM Undergraduate Research Competition will recognize outstanding research presentation in the field of industrial engineering and operations management presented by student(s). Students can submit abstract only and present at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The presentation will be judged based on the presentation only. A group of academics / professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificate. Monetary award will be based on the sponsorship. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.

Senior Design Project / FYP Competition

The IEOM Capstone Student Design Project / Final Year Project (FYP) Presentation Competition will recognize outstanding design projects in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, engineering management, and operations management prepared by a student team. The capstone student design project team can showcase their engineering design project by submitting a summary of the project as an abstract and presenting it. It should highlight problem-solving, creative thinking, innovation, project planning, and teamwork through a challenging design and build project. Each submission must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The presentations will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. Certificates will be awarded to the best senior design project presenters.

High School STEM Competition

The IEOM High School STEM Competition recognizes the outstanding students for their accomplishments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for their innovative and creative projects. High school students can submit individual and/or team research projects in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar areas. Each submission can provide a summary of the STEM project. The projects will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference

Competition Chair

Professor Don Reimer, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA (dreimer@ltu.edu)

AI-ML Competition

The AI-ML Competition serves as a premier platform for experts, innovators, and industry leaders to showcase groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange, exploring cutting-edge AI applications, data-driven strategies, and emerging technologies across various sectors, including higher education and industry. Participants will present real-world case studies, innovative AI solutions, and data analytics methodologies that demonstrate the transformative impact of AI in decision-making, operational efficiency, and business strategy. The competition also highlights best industry practices, offering a unique opportunity for professionals and researchers to gain insights into AI-driven innovation. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges based on technical innovation, practical impact, and strategic relevance, ensuring recognition of the most promising AI solutions shaping the future.

Global Design Competition

The Student Global Design Competition offers students a unique opportunity to develop and showcase innovative ideas with commercial potential. Participants will collaborate in teams to conceptualize, design, and prototype a groundbreaking product or solution.

Teams are required to submit an abstract, paper, or PowerPoint presentation detailing their design journey, from ideation to prototyping. The final PowerPoint presentation should comprehensively highlight key aspects of the project, including:

Problem Identification: Define the challenge your design aims to solve.
Innovation & Uniqueness: Explain what makes your idea novel and marketable.
Design & Development Process: Outline the steps taken from concept to prototype.
Feasibility & Commercial Potential: Assess the scalability and real-world impact of the design.
Technical & Engineering Aspects: Showcase the core functionalities and design specifications.

This competition encourages creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students to translate their ideas into real-world solutions.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition

The IEOM Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition sponsored by CINTAS will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of human factors, occupational ergonomics, industrial accidents, safety, OSHA and NIOSH guidelines implementations, occupational health, etc. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. The winning awards will be given at the IEOM Panama 2026 Conference award event.

Lean Six Sigma Competition

The IEOM Lean Six Sigma Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of lean and six sigma. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates.

Robotics Competition / IEOM Robo Competition

The IEOM Robo Competition is a hands-on STEM competition for middle school and high school students that recognizes outstanding student-designed robots addressing real-world engineering and societal challenges. Teams will design, build, program, and test their robots at their schools or home before bringing them to the IEOM conference for a live demonstration and presentation. Robots should be developed around the conference theme and demonstrate innovation, engineering design, creativity, and problem-solving. Projects will be evaluated based on both the robot demonstration and the team’s presentation during the IEOM Conference.

Simulation Competition

The IEOM Competition will recognize outstanding simulation projects in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, engineering management, operations management, and related fields. Students can showcase their engineering simulation or design project by submitting a summary of the project as an abstract or paper and presenting it. Each submission must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The presentation will be judged based on the technical content and oral presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. The winning awards will be given at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.

Supply Chain Management and Logistics Competition

The IEOM Supply Chain Management and Logistics Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of supply chain and logistics. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates.

Please contact Dr. Md Mizanur Rahman, Operations Manager, for further details: info@ieomsociety.org.