Speaker: Alex Fleischer, Optimization Expert (IBM) Trying to solve puzzles, practitioners can train themselves on OR techniques. (and other techniques)Puzzles are good ways for large and small companies to have OR practitioners from academia and consulting have a look at their specific issues. (ROADEF / Euro challenges) Puzzles can help challenge students to show motivation […]

Speaker: Dr. Alessio Trivella, Assistant Professor of Operations Research, University of Twente In recent years, the Circular Economy has gained increasing attention from both academia and practice as a sustainable approach to resource management. However, the application of Operations Research (OR) methodologies to circular economy challenges has been relatively limited. This seminar presents insights from the Horizon Europe […]

Speaker: Willem-Jan van Hoeve, Carnegie Mellon University. Over the last decade, decision diagram-based optimization has emerged as a novel and innovative approach to solving discrete optimization problems. This presentation provides an overview of this methodology, focusing on three computational paradigms: (1) stand-alone decision diagram-based solvers, (2) integration into constraint programming, and (3) integration into linear […]

Speaker: Franco Peschiera, PhD, Baobab soluciones In the last decade, the cloud has motivated many business in OR to offer their optimization services through REST APIs. From modellers to solver suppliers, each platform provides access to the owner’s product. Most of the times this access is tied to the use of the product. In combinatorial optimization there […]

Speakers: Sander Van Aken & Myriam Thömmes (Flix SE) Flix has rapidly become a global player in the long-distance passenger transportation market, operating in 44 different countries across 4 continents with brands as FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound (US) and Kamil Koc (Turkey). Being a travel-tech company at heart, we harness the power of ML and OR to tackle […]

Speaker: Vincent Gosselin, Co-founder of Taipy In the Python ecosystem, numerous packages are available to: Build powerful AI and Operations Research (OR) algorithms Visualize data effectively Manage back-end functions Yet, over 85% of Data Science Pilots fail to move beyond the pilot phase and into production. In this tutorial, we will showcase how Taipy empowers you to rapidly […]

Monday 14 October - Tuesday 15 October, 2024, University of Coimbra REGISTRATION (FREE) and TRAVEL INFORMATION Conference programme The theme of this year's conference is the Collaboration of Operations Research practitioners with practitioners from other fields, like Machine Learning, Econometrics, Simulation, etc. We will talk about inspiring examples of synergies arising across fields, where multiple […]

Speaker: Claude Philippe Medard, Principal Data Science, SAP Deutschland SE Authors: Claude Philippe Medard, Nidhi Sawhney (Principal Data Scientist, SAP) and Jean-Christophe Pazzaglia (SAP LABS France AI CX Center Lead), SAP LABS France, Mougin France How to develop smart investment strategies for E-Mobility solutions? The solution addresses challenges faced by microgrid asset owner for e-mobility operations where they […]

Speaker: Alex Tschan, Project Manager, ALDI SE & Co. KG Murr ALDI SÜD Germany launched the 'Data-Driven Special Buys' project in response to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, market shifts, and increasing competition. This initiative combines advanced analytics and operations research with employee engagement to optimize product lifecycles. Ensuring practical relevance and applicability in business, including the satisfaction […]

MAKING AN IMPACT - EURO 2024 30 JUNE - 3 JULY 2024 IN COPENHAGEN ‘Making an Impact’ (MAI) is a stream for everybody who uses modelling and analytics to help their organisation and their customers. It is dedicated to helping practitioners improve their effectiveness, develop their skills and knowledge, and do a better job of […]