Dear all,
I would like to share information about the Optimization Grand Challenge 2026, jointly organised by LG CNS and the Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers (KIIE). The competition focuses on solving challenging real-world optimization problems and is now open to international participation.
The challenge includes a total prize pool of approximately USD 130,000, with first prize of approximately USD 46,000. Participants may use any methodology, and solutions are evaluated automatically through submitted code. Further details can be found on the competition website: https://www.optichallenge.com
I would greatly appreciate it if you could help circulate this opportunity within your network, including colleagues and students who may be interested in optimization, operational research, analytics, or related areas.
Please also find the competition poster attached. If you have any questions regarding the competition, please contact Prof. Kyungsik Lee at optima@snu.ac.kr.
Thank you very much for your support.
Kind regards,
Eun-Seok Kim