Natal, Brazil | 27 – 30 April, 2026
Meeting aims and objectives
ESICUP gathers practitioners, researchers and Operations Research educators with interests in the area of Cutting and Packing. The purpose of ESICUP is to improve communication among individuals working in this field.
The 22nd ESICUP Meeting in Natal (Brazil) is the 2026 regular meeting of ESICUP and follows meetings in Wittenberg (Germany), Southampton (United Kingdom), Porto (Portugal), Tokyo (Japan), L’Aquila (Italy), Valencia (Spain), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Copenhagen (Denmark), La Laguna (Spain), Lille (France), Beijing (China), Portsmouth (UK), Ibiza (Spain), Liège (Belgium), Zoetermeer (The Netherlands), Mexico City (Mexico),2021 – online (ZOOM), Toledo (Spain), Bologna (Italy), Guimarães (Portugal), and Cestas-Bordeaux (France) last year.
Besides the promotion of publications, the activities of the group include the maintenance of a web page and the organization of meetings. Founded in 1988, during the EURO/TIMS Conference in Paris, by Prof. Gerhard Waescher and Prof. Harald Dyckhoff. Under the coordination of Gerhard Wäscher, José Fernando Oliveira, Julia Bennell, and Tony Wauters, the group has grown and now has around 600 members all over the world. ESICUP is since 2003 a Working Group of the Association of European Operational Research Societies (EURO).
Topics of interest
In this meeting contributions dealing with any aspect of the Cutting and Packing problems formulation, resolution or application are welcomed. This includes theoretical achievements, algorithms development and real-world implementations. Different problems, related with Cutting and Packing, are also welcomed.
Committees
Organising Committee
Adriana Cristina Cherri, São Paulo State University
José Fernando Oliveira, University of Porto
Tony Wauters, KU Leuven
Program Committee
Tony Wauters (Chair), KU Leuven
François Clautiaux, Université de Bordeaux
Michele Monaci, University of Bologna
Antonio Martinez, University of Southampton
Elsa Silva, University of Minho
Célia Paquay, University of Liège
Francisco Parreño, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
António Galrão Ramos, ISEP
Abstract submission
Please submit your abstract at: https://www.euro-online.org/conf/esicup22/
Important dates
Submission of abstracts – February 28, 2026
Notification of acceptance of abstracts – March 7, 2026
Registration – March 30, 2026 (no late registration will be considered)
Meeting – April 27 to April 30, 2026
General schedule
Monday, April 27 – Opening session after lunch. Get-together cocktail, by the end of the day.
Tuesday, April 28 – Morning sessions. Lunch. Afternoon sessions. Meeting dinner in the evening.
Wednesday, April 29 – Morning sessions. Lunch. Afternoon sessions.
Thursday, April 30 – Morning sessions. Closing session before lunch. Lunch.
Keynote speakers
Franklina M. B. Toledo, Universidade de São Paulo – Campus São Carlos, Brazil
Tony Wauters, KU Leuven, Belgium
Registration and payment details
Registration form: REGISTER HERE
Local travel agency, Neto Viagens, Av Joaquim Ferraz De Almeida Prado, 203 – Jardim São Francisco. Jaú – SP. CEP: 17209-255, Brazil Tel.: +55 14 3416-2777 Mobile/WhatsApp: +55 14 3416-2777
E-mail: neto@netoviagens.com.br
web: https://netoviagens.com.br
Bank transfer to
Neto Viagens Ltda
IBAN: BR6600416968000010102161526C1
All issues regarding registration fees, invoices and payments will be handled by the travel agency Neto Viagens.
Fees
Registration fee
Registration in the meeting, including welcome cocktail, coffee breaks, lunches and meeting dinner – 1000 Reais (app. 160€)
Accompanying person fee
Welcome cocktail and meeting dinner – 340 reais (app. 55 €)
Supporting Grants
Four grants, each covering the registration fee, are available. All students are eligible for these grants, but preference will be given to PhD students. Candidates should apply when filling in the registration form. Proof of student status can be provided through a letter from a supervisor, a link to a student page on the university website, or equivalent means. Grant holders must present an accepted communication at the meeting.
Meeting location / venue
Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention
R. Francisco Gurgel, 33 – Ponta Negra – Natal, RN, 59090-050, Brazil
Tel: +55 84 3219-2230
web: www.praiamarnatal.com.br
Accommodation
Accommodation at the conference venue is available to book in three different ways:
1) Booking.com
Prices and conditions are available at the time of booking. Payment can be made by credit card.
2) Directly through the hotel
https://book.omnibees.com/hotelresults?c=1630&q=2623&hotel_folder=&NRooms=1&CheckIn=26042026&CheckOut=02052026&ad=1&ch=0&ag=&Code=esicup
Promotion code “ESICUP”
Price per night: Single R$ 465,00 – Double R$ 508,00
Payment can be made by credit card, bank transfer or at the hotel.
3) Through the local travel agency
Price under consultation.
The price will be no higher than if booked directly through the hotel, but special promotions available only to tour operators may be in place at the time of booking, offering lower prices.
Payment can be made by bank transfer.
Proforma invoices and customised invoices are available on request.
Contact is also available via WhatsApp.
Travel suggestions
Tour suggestions
A vast set of tours is available through this link:
https://luckreceptivo.com.br/?parceiro=RTZX
In the menu “Destinations” choose Natal.
Payment by credit card.
NOTE: when you use the link above, you will be linked to our local travel agency (check ‘Cod. Parceiro: RTZX’ at the top left of the screen). This will give you access to a local contact and assistance at no extra charge.