Meetings & Conferences

INFORMS Members receive reduced rates for national and international meetings.
Network, present research, and discover cutting-edge methods and operations research, management science, and analytics applications at national, international, regional, and topical conferences, specialized workshops, and related events throughout the year.

INFORMS meetings and conferences provide the ultimate learning and networking events for O.R. and Analytics professionals and students – opportunities to exchange information, ideas, and perspectives with your colleagues from around the world.

Participants in INFORMS meetings agree to treat each other with respect and consideration, and to create and ensure a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that is welcoming to all and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or retaliation. View the INFORMS Code of Conduct Policy for Meetings.

Annual Meeting

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The INFORMS Annual Meeting brings together over 6,000 people to the world's largest O.R. and analytics conference. Held each fall, the INFORMS Annual Meeting features more than 800 sessions and presentations, opportunities to meet with leading companies, universities and other exhibitors, an onsite career fair connecting top talent with over 100 organizations at the forefront of O.R. and analytics application, and other networking and educational events.

Join Us October 20-23, 2024 in Seattle, WA

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Community Conferences

Attend an INFORMS Community Conference

Many INFORMS Communities hold their own meetings and conferences that focus on specialized technical areas or methodologies to keep attendees on the cutting edge within specific fields or disciplines.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

INFORMS offers numerous opportunities for organizations to sponsor INFORMS conferences or to participate as an exhibitor.

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