INFORMS News: INFORMS International Beijing 2012

On behalf of the Organizing and Program Committees, I invite you to attend INFORMS International Beijing held in conjunction with the Operations Research Society of China. The conference will be hosted by Tsinghua University and will take place at the National Convention Center in Beijing Olympic Park on June 24-27, 2012. A wide range of accommodation is available around the park, from budget accommodation up to seven-star hotels.

The theme of the conference will be OR/MS for a Sustainable World. The role of OR/MS in the delivery of social, environmental and economic benefits is increasing in importance, but it also presents unique challenges and opportunities. The INFORMS International Beijing Conference will be a showcase of relevant research that addresses these challenges and opportunities in the OR/MS context. It will also provide an opportunity for networking for all participants.

Beijing, as the capital of China with more than 5,000 years of history, has numerous historic and scenic spots, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Moreover, Beijing has undergone many changes in recent years and is becoming a thoroughly modern and cosmopolitan city.

The 2012 INFORMS International Conference will provide you with a memorable opportunity to experience this. We can assure you that the distinctive beauty of Beijing and its incomparably warm hospitality will contribute to making your stay in Beijing not only fruitful but also most enjoyable.

We look forward to the pleasure of greeting you at what promises to be an exciting and productive meeting.

See you in Beijing in 2012!

– Jian Chen, general chair