FORS50: Call for abstracts

Abstract submission is now closed. Abstract acceptance notifications have been sent to the presenters. The accepted abstracts can be found in the conference program (updated 23rd of September).

Notice that for an abstract to be accepted for presentation, the presenter of the talk must also register to the event by the 5th of July 2023 (extended deadline). 

The event will cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to:  

  • Humans in OR: How do people and organizations use operations research to improve decision-making? How can we incorporate human factors into OR models and methods to better reflect real-world complexities?  
  • How OR has changed the world: What are some recent applications of OR in industry, government, and society? How has OR contributed to solving complex problems and making better decisions?  
  • The future of OR: What are some of the emerging trends and challenges in operations research? How can we innovate and adapt to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders, decision makers, and society at large?  

We welcome submissions of contributed talks on these and related topics. Submissions should include an abstract of no more than 300 words, the title of the talk, and a list of authors and their affiliations. Accepted talks will be allocated to appropriate parallel sessions. The abstract will be made available in a collection of abstracts after the event. 

For further inquiries regarding the abstract submission, contact sihteeri@operaatiotutkimus.fi