Announcements

Announcement date: March 20, 2026

We invite you to submit an abstract and participate in the 2026 POMS International Conference in Sweden. 

The deadline to submit an abstract has been extended to March 31, 2026.

The conference will take place at the Stockholm School of Economics on June 23 - 25, 2026. 

For abstract submission, registration, and additional details, please visit: https://pomsmeetings.org/conf-2026-sweden/

Announcement date: March 16, 2026

The POMS Operational Excellence (OPEX) College is pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar titled "Artificial Intelligence in Operational Excellence: Trends, Strategies and Best Practices."

This webinar will bring together leading scholars to discuss how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping operational excellence, exploring emerging trends, strategies, and best practices in operations and supply chain management.

Speakers

Announcement date: March 6, 2026

Don't forget to include the OPEX Mini-conference when you are registering for POMS.

POMS College of Operational Excellence Mini-Conference 2026
📍 Reno, Nevada                    📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026.     📌 Room: TBD

Announcement date: March 6, 2026

Submit Your Abstract Today! (Deadline March 16) 

POMS International Conference 23-25/6 2026, STOCKHOLM

Geopolitical tensions reemerge, which brings new challenges to our field as we move into more unstable times. Stockholm, with a strong commitment to sustainability and digitalization, is an ideal combination to discuss the transformation that firms must embark to stay competitive in times of geopolitical turmoil. 

Announcement date: March 4, 2026

The preliminary presentation schedule for the 2026 POMS Annual Conference is now available. Please visit the conference website, navigate to the “Abstract” menu at the top of the page, and click on “My Abstract” to log in and view your presentation schedule.

Announcement date: March 3, 2026

The POMS College of Operations in AI, Platforms and Exponential Technologies (OAPEX) invites submissions to the 2026 OAPEX Junior Scholar Paper Development Session. We welcome papers related to AI, platforms, and fast-moving technologies and their impact on operations management. The submission deadline is March 27, 2026.

Announcement date: February 26, 2026

POMS College of Service Operations will organize a mini-conference at Lake Tahoe, CA, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, one day before the main conference. We will have service operations activities at Northstar California Resort and the Lake Tahoe area. Come and join us by registering for the POMS College of Service Operations mini conference online. Seats are very limited!

Details are available in the attached POMS College of Service Operations Mini-conference Flyer.

Announcement date: February 21, 2026

The Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) proudly congratulates one of its most dedicated and distinguished members, Dr. Chelliah Sriskandarajah, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, the school's highest faculty honor.

Announcement date: February 17, 2026

We’re excited to launch the College of Operations in AI, Platforms, and Exponential Technologies (OAPEX) within the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS). OAPEX brings together scholars working at the frontier of operations, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and exponential technologies—areas reshaping how organizations design, scale, and optimize operations in a rapidly evolving world.