OR68: From Data to Decisions 

8–10 September 2026
University of Nottingham


Join us for the OR Society’s flagship annual conference, OR68, bringing together academics and practitioners from across operational research, data science and analytics.

Hosted at the University of Nottingham, this three-day event will explore how Operational Research, data-driven insight and analytical methods are shaping better decision-making across sectors.

This year’s conference programme features three plenary speakers and several keynote talks, alongside an excellent lineup of 200+ presentations, specialist sessions, professional development workshops, lightning talks and poster presentations. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet, connect and share ideas with others from across the Operational Research community.

The draft programme is now available to view in the tab above, featuring more than 200 presentations and workshops across the conference.

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Why attend?

Learn from real-world impact

Explore case studies across healthcare, energy, transport and defence, with clear insight into outcomes and delivery.

Advance your knowledge

Stay up to date with research, methods and applications across operational research and data science for better decisions.

Build valuable connections

Meet practitioners, academics and industry leaders, supporting collaboration, shared learning and professional growth.

Challenge your thinking

Gain fresh perspectives from varied approaches, helping you refine your ideas and strengthen your practice.

Strengthen your skills

Join workshops, technical sessions and talks designed to develop both your analytical thinking and practical skills.

Collaborate to solve complex problems

See how data science, domain expertise and OR methods combine to deliver solutions to real-world challenges.


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