APORS Youth Forum 2026

https://apors.org/apors-youth-forum-2026

APORS (Association of Asia-Pacific Operational Research Societies) is a regional grouping within the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS). Its mission is to promote Operations Research (OR) as a highly valued discipline and respected profession throughout the Asia-Pacific region. APORS facilitates collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among OR societies in the region, while strengthening connections with the global OR community through IFORS. Previous APORS Youth Forums took place in Hangzhou (2024) and Hong Kong (2025).

Building on this initiative, the Operational Research Society of Singapore (ORSS) is pleased to host the APORS Youth Forum 2026 in Singapore on 19-20 November 2026. The forum is Jointly Organized by Association of Asia-Pacific Operational Research Societies and Operational Research Society of Singapore and School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University.

The forum aims to foster academic exchange, encourage regional collaboration, and support the professional development of emerging researchers in Operations Research and related fields. Young OR researchers, including postdoctoral fellows and PhD students, are cordially invited to present their ongoing or recently completed research. The Forum will provide a vibrant environment for scholarly discussion, networking, and the exchange of innovative ideas among the next generation of Operations Research researchers in the Asia-Pacific region.

During the forum, APORS will present the 2026 APORS Young Researcher Best Paper Awards in operations research theory, applications, and collaborative research across APORS member societies.