This event represents a good opportunity for young researchers and OR practioners in business alike to exchange ideas of latest development, share experience and make contacts. The conference consists of at least 10 streams on OR related topics where each participant is encouraged to give a 20-25 minute talk. Further events of the conference are plenary talks, tutorials, a recruitment fair and the conference banquet.
Submissions are welcome on all heuristic and metaheuristic related subjects.
Deadline for submission is the 29th of September 2000 but late submissions may be accepted until the end of January 2001. Accepted abstract will be enclosed in the conference handbook. NG8 1BB, UK tel. Porto 4050-315 Porto Portugal Tel.