About UKACOR 2026

The UK-Asia Conference on Operational Research (UKACOR) 2026 represents an exciting evolution in international OR collaboration, expanding from the successful UK-China Workshop series to welcome the broader Asian research community.

Conference Format

Day 1 September 1
  • Opening ceremony
  • Keynote presentations
  • Parallel sessions
  • Welcome reception
Day 2 September 2
  • Keynote addresses
  • Paper presentations
  • Poster session
  • Industry panel
  • Doctoral consortium
Day 3 September 3
  • Final keynotes
  • Parallel sessions
  • Best paper awards
  • Closing ceremony

Research Tracks

🎯

Optimization & Decision Making

Mathematical programming, heuristics, multi-criteria decision analysis, game theory

📦

Supply Chain & Logistics

Network design, inventory management, transportation, warehouse operations

🏥

Healthcare Operations

Hospital management, patient flow, resource allocation, public health logistics

🤖

Data Analytics & ML

Predictive analytics, AI-driven optimization, big data, decision support systems

🌱

Sustainability & Energy

Green logistics, renewable energy, circular economy, environmental OR

Who Should Attend

👨‍🔬 Academic researchers in OR
🎓 PhD students
💼 Industry practitioners
🏛️ Policy makers

What to Expect

🔬 Cutting-edge OR research from UK and Asia
🤝 Networking with leading researchers
💡 Real-world OR applications
📚 Publication opportunities

We look forward to welcoming you to the United Kingdom for UKACOR 2026!