EOM Society International is organizing the 2nd World Congress on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Windsor, Ontario, Canada during October 14-26, 2025.
Overview
The conference will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital manufacturing transformation, with the theme: “Emphasis on AI & Digital Supply Chains in Global Uncertainty.” The three-day event at the University of Windsor will serve as a platform for students and professionals to engage with leading academics, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe. Key focus topics include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins, IoT, simulation, data analytics, and automation, interdisciplinary advanced manufacturing, and global and local supply chain transformation.
The conference will provide an opportunity for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and explore recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration, and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
Travel
The city of Windsor is conveniently located for attendees.
- ON highway 401 runs almost directly to the University.
- Windsor airport offers service by Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Flair, and provides direct flights to Toronto, Toronto-City, Calgary, Vancouver, and Halifax.
- Via Rail service is available in the city. You can get train from Toronto airport
- Via bus – you can get bus from Toronto airport to Windsor, very convenient.
- Proximity to Detroit Metro airport for USA and other international guests (who have USA visa already) with airport shuttle available.
Lodging / Accommodation
There are several options available for lodging:
Riverside Drive all offer excellent views of the Detroit river and skyline
- Holiday Inn Express Waterfront
- Doubletree by Hilton
- Caesars Windsor
Budget accommodation: Nearby other hotels – Check via hotels.com, bookings.com, expedia.com, etc.
IEOM Competition Rubrics
- Overall content: 1-5 points
- Data analysis and results: 1-5 points
- Presentation skills: 1-5 points
- Knowledge of the topic / confident: 1-5 points
- Answering questions: 1-5 points
Deadlines
Abstract/Paper Submission: August 1, 2025
Paper Review: August 15, 2025
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2025
Final Camera Ready Paper: October 1, 2025
Conference: October 14-16, 2025
Conference Chairs
- Dr. Walid Abdul-Kader, Professor, Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada
- Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International
Program Chairs
- Dr. Abdur Rahim, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
- Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society
- Dr. Nazrul Islam, IEOM Society Editor, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
