Optimization Theory

 • Linear Programming

 • Nonlinear Programming

 • Integer Programming

 • Network Programming

 • Semi-Definite Programming

 • Stochastic Programming

 • Dynamic Programming

 • Optimal Control

 • Global Optimization

 • Nonsmooth Optimization

 • Semi-Infinite Programming

 • Multi-Objective Optimization

 • Variational Inequalities

 • Complementarity Problems

 • Mathematical Programs with Equilibrium Constraint

 • Optimization Theory and Algorithms in Artificial Intelligence

Optimization Algorithm

 • Design

 • Analysis

 • Implementation of Traditional Mathematical Programming Methodology

 • Modern Techniques such as Meta-Heuristic for Combinatorial and Continuous Optimization

 • Machine learning

Optimization Application

 • Engineering

 • Nonlinear Systems

 • Stochastic System Control

 • Data/Text Mining from Large Databases

 • Intelligent Information and Technology

 • Systems Science

 • Knowledge Management

 • Informationand Communication Networks

 • Transportation

 • Scheduling

 • Logistics

 • Finance

 • Game Theory

 • Industrial Engineering

 • Management Science

 • Operations Research

Proposals for special sessions/steam focusing on specific topics are also welcome.