Program
The conference will begin with a welcome reception on July 26, followed by a three-day academic program from July 27–29. The program will feature:
- Parallel breakout sessions showcasing cutting-edge research in transportation, logistics, supply chain systems, as well as emerging topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and social good applications
- Keynote presentations from distinguished leaders in the field
- Dedicated opportunities for networking and collaboration, including a welcome reception on Sunday, July 26, 2026, coffee breaks on the three days of the conference (Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29), and gala dinner on the evening of Tuesday, July 27, 2026.
Keynote speakers
Cynthia Barnhart
Abraham J. Siegel Professor of Management
Ford Foundation Professor of Engineering
Professor in Operations Research
MIT Sloan School of Management
Timothy Jacobs
Vice President of Applied AI and Machine Learning
Walmart
Schedule: Sunday, July 26 2026
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Welcome reception
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Schedule: Monday, July 27 2026
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Breakout session: M1
8:00 am – 9:30 am
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Break
9:30 am – 10:00 am
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Breakout sessions: M2
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Lunch (on your own)
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
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Keynote presentation
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
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Breakout sessions: M3
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Break
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Breakout sessions: M4
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Schedule: Tuesday, July 28 2026
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Breakout sessions: T1
8:00 am – 9:30 am
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Break
9:30 am – 10:00 am
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Breakout sessions
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Poster presentations
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
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Industry panel
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
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Breakout sessions
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Gala dinner
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Schedule: Wednesday, July 29 2026
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Breakout sessions: W1
8:00 am – 9:30 am
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Break
9:30 am – 10:00 am
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Breakout sessions: W2
10:00 – 11:30
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Lunch (on your own)
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
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Keynote presentation
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
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Breakout sessions: W3
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Break
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Breakout sessions: W4
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm