Know Before You Go

Presenters: AV, Bring your Laptop

Computer projectors or monitors will be available in every session room. You must bring your own laptop (or plan to share with another presenter) and AC power adapter. Mac users, don’t forget your own HDMI adapter (i.e., dongle). Since most of the meeting rooms are small to moderate size, amplified sound and microphones will not be provided. Technical assistance will be available for any AV issues.

Courtesy to Speakers

During sessions, please silence all cell phones and other devices. Also note that the use of cameras and recording devices is prohibited unless you have received prior permission from the speaker.

Conference Check-in

Conference check-in, including badge pick-up for attendees, speakers, VIPs, and guests, and a full-service registration desk, are located at the Annapolis Registration Desk on the Ballroom Level on Sunday, 7:30am-7pm, Monday, 7:30am-7pm, and Tuesday, 7:30am-4pm.

If you’ve already registered, you may print your badge and pick up your conference materials. You will be required to enter your last name to check in. Once you have confirmed your registration, your badge will print out. Please proceed to the adjoining area to pick up your lanyard and conference materials.

Badges are required for conference sessions, meals, and all meeting events, including the Edelman Gala. All attendees, including speakers and session chairs, must register and pay the registration fee. Lost badges can be replaced at the Conference Check-in desk for a nominal fee.

BYOWB

Bring Your Own Water Bottle (BYOWB) and support INFORMS’ sustainability efforts. The Gaylord has bottle filling stations through the hotel and convention center.

Download the “INFORMS Meetings” mobile app

Note: The 2026 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference event will be available to access in the mobile app on or around March 31. Registered participants will receive an automated email once the event is available in the mobile app.

Scan the QR code below to download the INFORMS app:

The conference schedule, presentation and exhibit details, attendee directory, and maps can be found on the mobile app. To download, visit the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for “Engagefully.” Once installed, open the app and search for “INFORMS.”

To access the Analytics+ Conference, click on Conferences, select Upcoming, then select the 2026 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference.

When you view the conference schedule, you can browse through presentations and events or search for specific speakers/keywords. As you find events/presentations that interest you, click on the checked calendar icon to add it to your schedule.

Post and share photos in the Social Timeline!

Have your phone ready when networking and visiting the exhibits! Scan QR codes to capture contact information of those you meet. Stay connected during and after the Analytics+ Conference.

Note: Only the information in your mobile app profile is shared. The mobile app scan does not access other data on your phone or anything outside the Engagefully app.

Exhibitor Workshops on Sunday

There are 13 exhibitor workshops on Sunday between 9am-4:45pm, at no additional cost to conference registrants. Companies and details can be found here.

Conference Exhibitors

Sunday, Social Hour & Networking, 6-7:30pm
Monday, 9am-4pm
Tuesday, 9am-1pm
Prince George’s Exhibition Hall A, Atrium Level

View a full list of exhibitors and hours here.

Networking and Meals

Full conference attendees are offered the following opportunities to network and eat:

• Sunday Social Hour
• Monday Lunch, Two (2) Coffee Breaks, and Dinner
• Tuesday Lunch, and Two (2) Coffee Breaks

Please note: Breakfast is not provided. Lunch is provided in the Exhibit Hall on Monday & Tuesday only. Menu selections will be available in the mobile app.

The hotel offers several convenient breakfast options, including the Potomac District Café & Market and Old Hickory, along with numerous restaurants within walking distance of the Gaylord. Be sure to check the mobile app for a curated list of nearby dining options.

Edelman Gala & Banquet

Monday, 7-10pm
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom

This celebration on Monday evening will honor the very best in advanced analytics and operations research, as we salute the 2026 finalists and announce the 2026 winner of the Franz Edelman Award. Winners of the INFORMS Prize, Daniel H. Wagner Prize, UPS George D. Smith Prize, and the Early Career Practitioner Award will also be recognized. Attendance at the banquet is included for full conference registrants. A number of tables close to the stage will be reserved for Edelman Committee members, judges, coaches, finalist teams, and sponsors. All other tables are available for open seating. Come celebrate with your colleagues!

Help Us Plan!

This year, we are using RSVPs and entrée selections to aid us in planning and help reduce food waste. If you did not indicate whether you will attend the gala and make your entrée selection during registration, please Manage Registration to RSVP.

What to Wear?

Dress during the day and for the Sunday receptions is business casual. For the Edelman Gala on Monday evening, the dress is semiformal, such as one would wear for fine restaurant dining (e.g., jacket and tie or dress). We recommend that you check the weather online before traveling. In addition, hotel meeting rooms are often chilly, so plan to wear a sweater or light jacket.

New This Year

In 2026, we’re going deeper with interactive training workshops designed to turn analytics concepts into real-world impact. These sessions go beyond theory, giving you practical tools, expert insights, and immediately usable takeaways. For more information go to: https://meetings.informs.org/wordpress/analytics/analytics-training-workshops/

Conference Photos

View photos updated throughout the Conference in one of three places: the Social Timeline in the mobile app, conference homepage, or directly on INFORMS Flickr. Share your own conference pictures with us on X and Instagram using #2026Analytics.