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Don't Wait in Line - Register Now!
 Register online today and avoid waiting in line. If you preregister, you can simply pick up your registration materials on Saturday, Oct. 10, 4:00pm-7:00pm, and Sunday-Wednesday, 7:00am-5:00pm, at the registration counters (San Diego Convention Center, ground level, by Exhibit Hall H). These are also the hours for onsite registration. Note that registration will open at 4:00pm on Saturday. If you signed up for a Saturday vendor workshop or special program, you will receive an email about picking up materials for those programs. |
NEW! Register for New Plant Tours
 Two plants tours have just been added to the schedule: General Dynamics NASSCO, building U.S. Navy and cargo ships since 1959, and Solar Turbines, a leading producer of industrial gas turbines for use in power generation, natural gas compression and pumping systems. The General Dynamics tour is scheduled for Tuesday, 9:40-10:20am, and Solar Turbines for Wednesday, 7:30am-11:30am (times include travel time). Price for each tour is $35, to cover busing. Sign up for a tour when you register for the meeting. If you already registered, call 800-446-3676, x591 to add a tour. |
Search the Online Program of 3,900+ Presentations
The database of more than 3,900 presentations is available here (click on "Search the Program"). You can search by key word, author, cluster and session, and create your own itinerary at the same time. |
Opted Not to Receive the Printed Program?
 Thank you for going green! Beginning Oct. 1, you will find a PDF file of the printed program here. You can print out sections of interest before you travel to San Diego. You can also use the "Itinerary" function in the Program Search to select and print out a customized itinerary. (Please note: be sure to print out your itinerary before you close out; the itinerary is not saved, and you will lose it when you close your browser.) | |
Social Program: Sunday and Tuesday Receptions, SeaWorld and More
 On Sunday, meet with colleagues, enjoy great food and visit the exhibits at the Welcome Reception, 7:30-9:00pm, Convention Center, Exhibit Hall H. The Awards Ceremony is scheduled from 8:30-9:45pm with a celebration of the achievements of O.R. honorees, followed by a dessert reception. Please note: the dessert reception is part of the ceremony, open only to those who attend the Awards Ceremony. The Tuesday evening General Reception takes place at SeaWorld, featuring some of the park's most popular attractions, including a private showing of "Shamu Rocks," and great food. Busing will be provided. In addition, you can select from an array of other events held throughout the meeting and hosted by INFORMS communities, universities and others. |
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Thanks to Our Sponsors!
INFORMS is grateful for the major contributions from these sponsors:
- Leadership donors: IBM for sponsorship of the registration bags, and Microsoft Solver Foundation for AV technical support.
- Corporate and University Sponsors: AIMMS, San Diego State University, University of Texas at Dallas, UC San Diego, and California State University San Marcos.
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Packed Saturday Schedule: Workshops, CIST, Combined Colloquia, Membership Meeting
All Saturday events will be held at the Hilton Bayfront. Even though the Annual Meeting officially opens on Sunday, Saturday has become a full day with many pre-meeting events:
- Full-day workshop on data mining and system informatics. For information and to register: Click here.
- In-depth vendor workshops that are free with your meeting registration: AIMMS, American Optimal Decisions, FICO, Frontline Systems, GAMS Development, Gurobi Optimization, IBM, Imagine That, JMP, LINDO Systems, Maximal Software, Responsive Learning, Salford Systems, SAS, SAS Global Academic Program. If you already registered, call 800-446-3676, x591 to add workshops. Click here for more information.
- The INFORMS Conference on Information Systems & Technology features talks that examine emerging areas in IS research. For all details, go here.
- Three prestigious, by-nomination programs in one: the Combined Colloquia features the Future Academician, Future Practitioner and expanded Teaching Effectiveness programs. The Combined Colloquia is held on Friday and Saturday. For details: Click here.
- Membership Meeting - Come see a demonstration of the newly redesigned INFORMS website, as well as other important society business. The INFORMS Board of Directors encourages all members to bring their ideas, opinions and suggestions to this event on Saturday, 5:00-6:00pm, Hilton, Sapphire A, 4th floor.
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Plenaries/Keynotes: From Climate Policy Models to Global Education
 Two company founders and scientists - Irwin Jacobs of Qualcomm and Charles Cantor of Sequenom - will address challenges in the telecommunications and biotech industries. Other  speakers from GE, Stanford, HP, MIT and UCLA will provide thought-provoking talks on topics as diverse as energy efficient power distribution, socially and environmentally responsible supply chains, global education initiatives, climate policy models and supply chain risk management. |
Focus on Practice
Real-world applications are the focus of practice-oriented sessions throughout the program, including presentations by speakers from Boeing, IBM, ExxonMobil, FAA and more. The Daniel H. Wagner Prize Competition features six finalist teams on Monday; the winner will be announced on Tuesday morning and reprise their presentation. A session on O.R. practice in INFORMS Roundtable companies, reprise presentations of the 2009 Edelman finalists and winner, special sessions on certification of OR/MS professionals, the Isolated Practitioner workshop, and other practitioner-oriented features are also on the program. For details, click here. |
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Interactive Sessions
 Researchers will share their current work during two Interactive Sessions on Monday and Tuesday, with presentations of over 60 poster displays and laptop demonstrations. Panels of distinguished judges will review the presentations and select the $750 award winner for each day's session. Interactive Session authors will be on hand to describe their work during the lunch periods on Monday and Tuesday, 12:30-1:30pm, in the Exhibit Hall. |
Workshop: Acquaint Local Media with Your Research
INFORMS Communications Director Barry List will introduce the INFORMS Public Information Committee's new grassroots campaign. Learn how you can gain attention for your work and your research in your local media, with national reporters, and on the Internet. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8:00am, Track TA 69, Hilton, Indigo A, 2nd floor. |
H1N1 Flu Precautions
We recognize that some people traveling to San Diego have concerns about the H1N1 flu. Both the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have confirmed that they do not recommend travel restrictions related to the virus. We encourage attendees to use common-sense precautions, such as washing your hands frequently, using a tissue if you cough, delaying your trip if you feel sick. There will be convenient hand sanitizing stations throughout both the San Diego Convention Center and Hilton Bayfront for our attendees' use. |
2009 TutORials CD: Free for Meeting Attendees
 The 2009 TutORials in Operations Research CD is a benefit of attending the 2009 meeting. Pick up your complimentary copy at either of two locations: the Registration Desk or the INFORMS booth in the exhibit hall. You'll find a special coupon in your registration envelope; just bring the coupon to the Registration Desk or INFORMS booth to receive your complimentary CD. This year's volume editor is Mohammad Oskoorouchi of California State University, San Marcos. The nine chapters included in the 2009 volume cover recent advances in theory and implementations of methodologies, probabilistic and stochastic models, and logistics and transportation in global supply chains. For more, see here. The accompanying softcover book is also available for purchase at 50% off. The CD and book will be available for sale after the Annual Meeting at http://tutorials.pubs.informs.org/index.php. |
Job Placement Resources
 INFORMS job placement services (JPS) at the Annual Meeting connect job seekers and employers in an informal atmosphere. You can take advantage of both the Job Fair (Sunday, noon to 5:00pm) and the Job Placement Service (Monday and Tuesday, 9:00am-5:00pm; and Wednesday, 9:00am-3:00pm). For all the details and to register for JPS, go to http://jps.informs.org. In addition, panel discussions on the meeting program focus on the industry job search (Monday, MC22, 1:30-3:00pm) and the academic job search (Monday, MD22, 4:30-6:00pm). |
Annual Meeting eNews Daily
 INFORMS is publishing the second volume of Annual Meeting eNews Daily during the San Diego meeting. The first volume published last year at the D.C. meeting was an unqualified hit. Each morning of the meeting, attendees will receive in their in-boxes a preview of the day's key events and a recap of the previous day's happenings. Don't miss feature articles, session change information, previews of can't-miss events, photos, reminders, and more. Annual Meeting eNews Daily is your go-to place for up-to-date meeting information. |
Engage with Online Tools; Win a Flip Video
Blogs, tweets and LinkedIn - INFORMS is using all the online tools to keep you connected before, during and after the meeting. Check the meeting website for commentary from our bloggers, let us know what you are seeing and doing at the meeting by tweeting about it, and join the Annual Meeting LinkedIn group. Attendees are also encouraged to take photos and video at the meeting. Contributors will be eligible to win a Flip Video Mino Series. Get all the details here. |
Blogs
Go to the Annual Meeting website during the meeting for commentary from your friends and colleagues. INFORMS has engaged a team of notable members including Mary Crissey, Fang Fang, Matt Saltzman, Michael Trick, and others to share their thoughts and experiences. Agree or disagree with what they say? Be sure to add your own comments to the blogs. Blogs will be posted in real time to the Annual Meeting website before, during and after the meeting. Be sure to look back frequently for posts from our team of bloggers. More volunteer bloggers are needed. Contact gary.bennett@informs.org if you are interested. |
Tweets
 All attendees are invited to let us know what you are seeing and doing at the Annual Meeting by tweeting about it. Be sure to add the hashtag " #informs09" to the beginning or end of your tweets to identify them as pertaining to the INFORMS Annual Meeting. Tweets with " #informs09" will be collected and added as a live feed to the Annual Meeting website. Meetings staff will also use Twitter to communicate late-breaking changes to the program. |
LinkedIn 
INFORMS has launched a LinkedIn Group devoted to the Annual Meeting for attendees and nonattendees alike to discuss important issues of the day. You are invited to join the group. Go to the group to see news, jobs, and join the discussion. |
Photos and Video
 Attendees are encouraged to take photos and video at the Annual Meeting. E-mail your photos and video to photosandvideo@mail.informs.org for posting on the Annual Meeting website. Contributors will be eligible to win one of two Flip Video Mino Series. Flip Video is one of the best-selling, easy-to-use video camcorders on the market. Visit http://www.theflip.com to learn more about the Flip. To view the contest rules, including the type of photos and videos you may or may not shoot, visit here. |
Free! 2009 Edelman DVD
 Stop by the INFORMS booth to pick up your complimentary copy of the 2009 Edelman DVD set. Simply present the coupon you receive in your registration packet and walk away with six great presentations on real-world, first-class operations research projects. Use the DVD to help sell colleagues and clients on the power of O.R. or as an effective classroom aid. 2009 DVD includes presentations from Hewlett-Packard (winner), CSX Railway, IBM, Marriott International, Norske Skog, and Zara. |
Attend the INFORMS Online (IOL) Launch Party
Time: Sunday, Oct. 11, 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Hilton Room 206
Come and see a demonstration of your new website and help celebrate this intensive redesign that has been two years in the making. Slated to launch to the world in late November, the new IOL has been completely redesigned, reworked, and rearchitectured to serve both members and visitors better. Tell us what you think over refreshments and meet IOL editor-in-chief Mohan Sodhi. Can't make the Sunday evening launch party? Come to the INFORMS Membership Meeting Saturday evening, 5:00-6:00pm in Hilton, Sapphire A, 4th floor for a brief presentation of new features and benefits. |
Chapters Meet and Greet Event
Who: YOU and your fellow chapter members
What: Host a table at the 'Chapters Meet-and-Greet' event
When: Sunday, October 11, 7:30-9:00 pm
Where: Welcome Reception, Convention Center, Exhibit Hall H
Why: Because it's a big meeting -- let's make it personal! Promote your local chapter as a "home base" within INFORMS, network with other meeting attendees from your area, and increase chapter membership.
Cost: Free
For more details, or if you are interested in hosting a table, please contact Tracy Byrnes at tracy.byrnes@informs.org. |
New Member Focus Group
If you are new to INFORMS please join us at the new member focus group Monday, Oct. 12, 11:00am-12:30pm in Hilton, Room 206, 2nd floor. INFORMS staff and longtime members will be on hand to hear what you would like INFORMS to be and do on your behalf. Refreshments will be provided. We are pleased to welcome you to your new association home. Please help it to be the best it can be. |
New Member Breakfast
 If you are new to INFORMS, please join us at the New Member Breakfast on Sunday morning, Oct. 11, 7:00-8:00am in Hilton, Indigo G, 2nd floor. At this highly attended event, you will sit at a subdivision table of your choice to meet and network with peers who care about what you care about and hear from INFORMS officers and members who will provide an orientation to INFORMS and how the Institute can serve your professional needs. New members will receive a ticket with their registration materials on-site and will receive a special e-mailed invitation to the event from INFORMS Executive Director Mark Doherty.
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2010 Membership Renewal Open at the Annual Meeting
Take the opportunity at the Annual Meeting to conveniently renew your membership for 2010. Stop by the INFORMS membership booth in the Exhibit Hall to pick up membership information, see what's planned for 2010, have your questions answered, and renew. INFORMS is only as strong as the members who support it. For speedy renewal, go online to https://renew.informs.org before, during or after the meeting. The easy-to-use renewal site will be live beginning Oct. 1. |
Take Advantage of the 50% Off Book Sale at the INFORMS Booth
 Stop by the INFORMS booth in the exhibit hall to purchase your personal copies of INFORMS books, CDs, and DVDs. Most titles will be on sale for 50% off, and you can also avoid shipping charges! On display in the INFORMS booth will be all available titles in the Topics in OR Series, TutORials in Operations Research series, and Edelman DVD series. |
Quick Poll
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