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XXIII Latin-Iberoamerican Conference on Operational Research (CLAIO-2026)
VI Colombian Conference on Operational Research (ASOCIO-2026)
November 23-26, 2026, Bogotá Colombia
Conference webpage: https://asociocolombia.org/site/claio-2026-home/
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Dear colleagues,
We are delighted to invite researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in any branch of operational research and its applications to our XXIII Latin-Iberoamerican Conference on Operations Research (CLAIO-2026). The languages of the conference are Spanish, Portuguese and English. At least one author of every accepted abstract is expected to register before the early registration deadline. No participant can present more than one abstract at the conference. The accepted and registered abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings.
VENUE
Bogotá, a dynamic metropolis located in the Andes mountains, is both the cultural and economic heart of Colombia. Recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the world’s top destinations, the city combines history, diversity, and innovation. Visitors can explore iconic landmarks such as Monserrate, La Candelaria, and the Gold Museum, enjoy vibrant markets and a renowned gastronomic scene, or take short trips to nearby attractions like the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita. With El Dorado International Airport offering extensive connections across the Americas and Europe, Bogotá is the perfect gateway for discovering Colombia while engaging in a world-class academic conference.
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract submission deadline: 1 June 2026
Notification of decisions: 15 June 2026
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Margaret L. Brandeau, Stanford University
Héctor Cancela, Universidad de la República
José Fernando Oliveira, University of Porto [EURO Plenary]
Dolores Romero Morales, Copenhagen Business School
Juan G. Villegas, Universidad de Antioquia
PUBLICATIONS
Conference abstracts will be published in a proceedings book by the Springer Serie Lecture Notes in Operations Research.
There will be a related post-conference special issue in Transactions in Operational Research (ITOR).
There will be a related post-conference special issue in Socio Economic Planning Sciences (SEPS).
We look forward to seeing you in Bogotá in November 2026!
Posted on 2026-04-20 by Sarah Fores