Conference Program

The YinzOR 2026 conference program features an exciting mix of keynote presentations from renowned Operations Research & Management Science scholars, competitive student flash talks, and an interactive poster session.

Friday, August 21st, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tepper PNC Room	Registration
	Come pick up your name badge and conference materials before the opening remarks.

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Tepper 3801	Opening Remarks
	Welcome address from the YinzOR 2026 Co-Chairs.

1:20 PM - 2:00 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation I
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation II
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

2:40 PM - 3:05 PM Tepper 3810 / 3807	Coffee Break & Networking
	Network with peers and enjoy refreshments.

3:05 PM - 3:45 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation III
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

3:45 PM - 4:25 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation IV
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

4:25 PM - 4:50 PM Tepper 3810 / 3807	Coffee Break & Networking
	Network with peers and enjoy refreshments.

4:50 PM - 6:30 PM Tepper 3801	10-Minute Flash Talk Competition
	PhD students present their research in a fast-paced format. Judged by a panel of faculty. Cash prizes will be awarded!

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tepper PNC Room	Conference Dinner & Reception
	Catered dinner for all registered attendees. Excellent opportunity for informal discussion.

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tepper PNC Room	Breakfast & Welcome Coffee
	Fuel up for Day 2 of the conference.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation V
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation VI
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM Tepper 3808 available	Lunch Break
	Lunch on your own. Explore the many local dining options. Tepper 3808 is available for eating.

1:45 PM - 3:30 PM Tepper PNC Room	Interactive Poster Session & Popular Vote
	Attendees browse the student research posters and vote for their favorite. Judges evaluate for the top prizes. ($400, $300, $200, $100)

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation VII
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Tepper 3801	Keynote Presentation VIII
	Speaker & Abstract to be announced soon!

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM Tepper 3801	Closing Remarks
	Presentation of Poster and Flash Talk competition winners and closing remarks by the Co-Chairs.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tepper PNC Room	Happy Hour & Social Event
	Celebrate the completion of another successful YinzOR conference with drinks and snacks.