Full Program

Proceedings

4th GCC Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Doha, Qatar, December 1-3, 2026
Host and Venue: Qatar University

Honorary Conference Chair:

Prof. Saud Ghani, Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

Organizing Committee

Dr Khalifa Al Khalifa, local conference chair
Dr Abdelmagid Hammuda, Local conference co-chair
Dr Galal Abddella, LOC member
Dr Mohamed Kharbeche, LOC member

“All accepted papers and abstracts will be published in the proceedings and indexed to the world-known databases including EBSCO, Google Scholar, CrossRef, and IEOM Index. The proceedings will be submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI).”

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=kipR02w
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=dpqsgST

PAPER Template Paper Template Dropbox Download
ABSTRACT Template Abstract Template Dropbox Download
POSTER Template Poster Template Dropbox Download

Guidelines

Paper Checklist– http://ieomsociety.org/paper-checklist.pdf
IEOM Reference Format – Dropbox Download of reference format
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.

Authors must follow the exact IEOM Template and the IEOM Reference Style i.e.
Last name, first initial. and last name, first initial., Title of the paper, Journal/Conference Name, vol., no., pp, year.

Hotels and Accommodations

IEOM Society International is organizing the 4th GCC Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Doha, Qatar, December 1-3, 2026. It is hosted by Qatar University.

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), Morocco (2025), Brazil (2025), Orlando (2025), Paris (2025), Bali (2025) and Windsor (2025).

The IEOM Society currently has 296 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. More than 5,000 universities participated the IEOM Conferences and society activities.

Tracks

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

Competitions

Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
Master’s Thesis Competition
Senior Design Project Competition
High School STEM Competition
AI-ML Competition
Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
Lean Six Sigma Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
Simulation Competition
Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
Poster Competition

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 including EBSCO, Google Scholar, IEOM Index, etc.

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

IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:

Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
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.

Presentation Requirements

Any submission implies that the author(s) will deliver an oral presentation of the paper or abstract. Each paper must be presented and opened for questions and answers.

Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:

Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
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.

Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission: September 1, 2026
Review Feedback: Ongoing, as papers are being submitted.
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026
Final Paper: November 15, 2026
Conference: December 1-3, 2026

SPECIAL TRACKS

Global Engineering Education (GEE)
Global Business Management
Global AI & ML
Industry 4.0 and Industry Solutions

Corporate Partners

University Partners

IESEG School of Management, Lille-Paris, France
Universite De Lorraine, Nancy cedex – France
University of Derby, UK
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
Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
Wayne State University, Detroit, USA

Organizational Partners

African Engineering Education Association (AEEA)
BKSTI: Agency for Cooperation of Higher Education of Industrial Engineering, Indonesia
Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE)
International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES)
Pakistan Society of Industrial Engineering (PSIE)
Operations Excellence Society
The Lean Mag

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

IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement