Wednesday, March 11, 2026

[DMANET] IFORS 2026 – Invitation to contribute to invited session on OR + AI for logistics

Dear colleagues,

I am organizing an invited session entitled *"AI-powered solution
techniques in optimisation of logistic systems"* within the stream *From
Models to Smarter Decisions: Harnessing OR + AI* at *IFORS 2026 (Vienna)*.

This session aims to bring together contributions at the interface of
*Operations
Research and Artificial Intelligence*, particularly hybrid approaches
combining mathematical optimization, machine learning, reinforcement
learning, and data-driven methods for logistics and transportation systems.

Relevant topics include (but are not limited to):

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Learning-augmented optimization algorithms
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AI-enhanced heuristics and matheuristics
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Logistics and supply chain optimization
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Network design and routing with ML/AI
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Digital twins and intelligent decision support
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Real-world and industrial applications

If you are interested in presenting a paper in this session, please let me
know. I would be very pleased to include your contribution.

Best regards,
Shahin Gelareh

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