About UKACOR

The UK-Asia Conference on Operational Research (UKACOR) 2026 builds upon the success of the UK-China Workshop series, expanding to welcome the wider Asian OR community. What began as an intimate two-day workshop has evolved into a comprehensive three-day international conference, reflecting the growing collaboration between UK and Asian researchers in operational research.

Conference Evolution

• 2020-2025: UK-China Workshop series established bilateral research collaboration
• 2026: Expanded to UK-Asia Conference, embracing broader regional participation
• Format: Three-day conference with parallel sessions, keynotes, and special events

Conference Tracks

• Optimization & Decision Making: Mathematical programming, heuristics, metaheuristics
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Network design, inventory management, transportation
• Healthcare Operations: Hospital management, patient flow, resource allocation
• Data Analytics & Machine Learning: Predictive analytics, AI applications in OR
• Sustainability & Energy: Green logistics, renewable energy optimization

What to Expect

• 4-6 distinguished keynote speakers
• 30-40 research presentations across parallel sessions
• Poster session for emerging research
• Doctoral consortium for PhD students
• Industry panel on real-world OR applications
• Networking opportunities with 100+ participants from across UK and Asia