Welcome to the 2026 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference

More Than a Conference — A New Way to Think

Sharpen your skills, broaden your horizons and accelerate your career at Analytics+, where data meets decision-making. Network and swap ideas with the most accomplished professionals in the field of advanced analytics.

Join us April 12 – 14, 2026 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center located in National Harbor, MD.

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Experience the Decision Centric Mindset

Why Should You Attend Analytics+?

Because you are an ambitious professional, eager to share your insights and learn from the best.

Because you have a nagging suspicion that advanced analytics has reached only a small fraction of its potential, and you want to help change that.

Because you will learn to:

Frame problems differently
Explore decisions as design
See analytics as not only a technical skill, but as a way of engaging with the world.

Many conferences teach you how to use tools,
Analytics+ teaches you how to think differently.

Keynote Speaker

Scott Taylor

The Data Whisperer

Bio

Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer, is a leading voice in data storytelling for data management, championing the “strategic WHY” over the technical “HOW.” After decades in enterprise data, he is now a full-time content creator who shares his expertise across events, videos, podcasts, and even puppet shows. Known for his “fear of NOT public speaking,” he is a sought-after keynoter and has been recognized by DataIQ, CDO Magazine, and Dataversity as one of the industry’s most dynamic, inspiring, and engaging communicators.

His book, TELLING YOUR DATA STORY, provides a practical framework for crafting a business-accessible narrative that secures executive sponsorship, stakeholder support, and ongoing funding for data initiatives. Scott lives in Black Rock, CT, where he enjoys kayaking, juggling pins, and blowing square bubbles.

Tracks

The Analytics Ecosystem Analytics Leadership Analytics Process Business Operations & Administration Critical Skills Decision Analytics Edelman Competition Emerging Analytics Game Theory & Strategy INFORMS Prizes & Special Sessions Optimization Predictive Analytics with AI/ML Supply Chain Analytics Technology Showcases View All Tracks

What You’ll Experience

A Mindset Shift

Discover how operations researchers approach problems — with creativity, intentionality, and a deep awareness of consequences. Learn how to apply this thinking to your own work in analytics, data science, and beyond.

Engaging, Inclusive Content

We’re designing sessions that meet you where you are — whether you’re new to O.R. or already fluent in optimization and modeling. Expect hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and conversations that connect theory to practice.

Fresh Perspectives, Real Impact

From ethical AI to systems thinking, from dinner decisions to global logistics — Analytics+ shows how the O.R. mindset applies everywhere. You’ll leave with new tools, new ideas, and a new way of seeing the world.

A Community That Grows With You

Analytics+ is more than a one-time event. It’s a community of thinkers, builders, and decision-makers who are curious, collaborative, and committed to making better choices with data. We want you to come back — not just because it was useful, but because it felt like home.

Come Curious. Leave Transformed.

If you’ve ever felt like something was missing from the way we talk about data — this is your place.
Analytics+ is where you’ll find not just answers, but better questions.

700+

Participants

10+

Tracks

60+

Hours of Content

60+

Speakers