{"id":10250,"date":"2025-10-03T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/?page_id=10250"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:13:27","slug":"early-career-professional-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/early-career-professional-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Career Professionals&#8217; Network"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-10250\" data-postid=\"10250\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-10250 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"qjpa236\" id=\"homepage-intro\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_qjpa236 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3yzn236 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_arwk236\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_d4hn236 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ol0n236   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (ECPN)<\/h1>\n<h2>Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_sgl9456 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_wrv2456 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4gzb292   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Consider a donation to support the future of analytics:<\/h3>\n\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16\">\n        <span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16\" id=\"hs-cta-06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16\" style=\"border-width:0px;\"\n                     src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16.png\" alt=\"Call to Action\"\/>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    <script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        hbspt.cta.load(3449182, \"06cd5c87-05bd-4d7a-bfc8-44b6ae0c3b16\", {});\n    <\/script>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_x09s471   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (ECPN)<\/strong> is a group designed to help recent graduates, soon to be graduates, or anyone newly entering the field of analytics\/O.R. to build their professional networks and learn the practicalities of working in the field from experienced practitioners.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g7bp2   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The ECPN Workshop was created to reflect the fact that analytics work in the real world is challenging in ways that aren\u2019t always taught in analytics and O.R. degree programs. The Workshop is held annually at the INFORMS Analytics+ Conference with a carefully selected cohort of attendees. Highlights from the program include how to land your first job, a panel of analytics executives giving perspective on their career and the marketplace, and a role-playing exercise working with \u201cclients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All participants will be eligible to request a modest stipend to assist with travel and attendance costs. 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Build\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practical, resume-ready soft skills<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0used in real analytics roles<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2714\ufe0f Learn how to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transition from academia to industry<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with confidence<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2714\ufe0f Receive\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">guidance and career advice<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from senior practitioners and mentors<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2714\ufe0f Join a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">select national cohort<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of early-career analytics professionals<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2714\ufe0f Continue mentorship and networking\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beyond the event<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0through INFORMS channels<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jl1h270   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program Highlights<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_0q04203\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_i1p7203 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cs0f215   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\ude80\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Case Simulation:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work in teams to solve an industry problem and present to judges<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j3x7130   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83c\udfaf\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speed Mentoring:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1:1 career advice from leaders across industry, academia, and government<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_nu8i203 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cd17160   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83c\udfa4\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pitch Lab:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave with a polished 60-second pitch + peer &amp; mentor feedback<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zj3r979   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83e\udd1d\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cohort Networking:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join a curated peer group and stay connected beyond the event<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tvb6604 centered-text-section  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Open to students and graduates of a graduate degree program in analytics, operations research, management science, or related fields. The event is geared to Master\u2019s, Ph.D. students and recent graduates working in the analytics\/OR field. Undergraduate students are welcome to apply if they plan to enter industry after graduation and can make a compelling case for their selection.<\/p>\n<p>Participants must be nominated by their university program\/department\/advisor, a representative from their employer, or an INFORMS mentor.<\/p>\n<p>A department or employer may nominate multiple students or employees. When nominating multiple students or employees, the department or employer should indicate a rank-order preference of nominees in the event that total nominations exceed the event\u2019s attendance limit.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Important to note:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A maximum of 2 participants from each nominating university and employer will be chosen to participate.<\/p>\n<p>Previous attendees of the IPC, ECC or ECPN are not eligible to attend.<\/p>\n<p>Conference attendance is required.<\/p>\n<h4>Nomination Package:<\/h4>\n<p>This should be completed and uploaded by the department chair, program director, or supervisor. Packages are due by 11:59pm ET on\u00a0<strong>February 20, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0and must include the following information about the intended participant (nominee) in the format specified:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Letter of recommendation from the department chair, program director, program advisor, supervisor, or INFORMS mentor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Statement of purpose from\u00a0the nominee including description of career and research interests.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Resume or CV.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Nominee\u2019s name, mailing\u00a0address, email address and phone number.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Other required information\u00a0to include in the submission: nominee\u2019s major field of study, expected degree (M.S., PhD, MBA, etc.), expected date of graduation, thesis\/dissertation title (or area of concentration if nominee\u2019s program does not require a thesis), and current employer and position.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Estimate of financial reimbursement requested.<em><br>Note: Award amounts will be determined after sponsorships have been confirmed and will be need-based. If this request is not included in the nomination package, no consideration will be given for financial aid. Amount of aid provided will not exceed amount listed in nomination form as left to be paid by participant.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_to2o857 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jfy027   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"what-to-expect-2\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><strong>Nomination Deadline:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Friday, February 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Notification Date:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Friday, March 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>When<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reception<\/strong><br>Saturday, April 11, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop<\/strong><br>Sunday, April 12, 2026<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Where<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/strong><br>National Harbor, MD<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- 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           <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1zpl173 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_wwmm173 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8f6t434   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Sample Agenda from a previous ECPN event:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: This is just an example of what we have done in the past and is <strong>not<\/strong> the actual 2026 ECPN event agenda.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-striped\" width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<th style=\"height: 21px;text-align: left\"><strong>Day\/Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 21px;text-align: left\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-info\" style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\"><em>Saturday<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">5:30-8:pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Networking Event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table-info\" style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\"><em>Sunday<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">8:30-9am<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Welcome &amp; Coffee\/Tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">9-9:45am<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Introductions and Ice Breaker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">9:45-11:15am<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Role Play Exercise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">11:15-11:30am<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">11:30am-1pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Speed Mentoring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">1-1:45pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">1:45-3:45pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Interactive Elevator Speech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">3:45-4pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 21px\">Closing Remarks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_zgqi651\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_mai9805 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n      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tb_lysl706\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_zsfb706 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qjvt778   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW233093398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233093398 BCX0\">Testimonials from Previous Attendees<\/span><\/span><\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><div  id=\"tb_b2vr346\" class=\"module tf_clearfix module-testimonial-slider tb_b2vr346  image-bubble\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"themify_builder_testimonial loops-wrapper builder-posts-wrap classic grid2 tf_clear\">\n                <div class=\"post\">            <div class=\"testimonial-item\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-content\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"testimonial-entry-content\">\n                            <p>The INFORMS Professional Colloquium is an all-around analytics experience. You are provided with the opportunity to interact with highly regarded experts in diverse fields of analytics, from groundbreaking research to managerial experts. Furthermore, the small size of the colloquium group gives you the chance to closely interact with speakers, and have one-to-one sessions with a senior mentor, assigned based on your interest and experience. It provides a unique chance to meet and network with peers from the best analytics programs in the country and exchange ideas, questions and contacts.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                                                                <figure class=\"testimonial-image tf_rel\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4-120x120.jpeg\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10280\" title=\"image4\" alt=\"image4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4.jpeg 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>                        <\/figure>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-author\">\n                            <div class=\"person-name\">Jose Eduardo Oros, M.S.<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"person-company\">\n                                                                            Pandora                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .post -->            <div class=\"post\">            <div class=\"testimonial-item\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-content\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"testimonial-entry-content\">\n                            <p>I went to the IPC 2017 because I had too little exposure to the industry during my PhD program, and I wanted to learn about possibilities of research collaboration and career opportunities that industry provides. My colleagues who had participated in this colloquium in the past, highly recommended it to me, and I am happy that I took their advice. In just one day my perspective on the practice of analytics broadened tremendously. Most importantly, thanks to the comfortable networking environment, I met influential industry practitioners and enjoyed time with my peers. I strongly believe that participating in IPC is simply a good idea for everyone who is considering a career in a field related to business analytics.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                                                                <figure class=\"testimonial-image tf_rel\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6-120x120.jpeg\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10282\" title=\"image6\" alt=\"image6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>                        <\/figure>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-author\">\n                            <div class=\"person-name\">Yulia Vorotyntseva, M.S.<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"person-company\">\n                                                                            The University of Texas at Dallas                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .post -->            <div class=\"post\">            <div class=\"testimonial-item\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-content\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"testimonial-entry-content\">\n                            <p>I had the opportunity to be part of the ECPN colloquium last year and attend the INFORMS Analytics conference. The event provided me with an opportunity to not only connect with peers from the top analytics programs in the country but also a chance to gain insights &amp; perspectives from highly distinguished panelists which included Edelman laureates, Analytics practice leaders from Fortune 500 companies &amp; eminent analytics practitioners &amp; academicians. Not only this, I also got to attend the Career Fair &amp; Edelman Gala and listen to the track sessions which were hosted by industry experts from top organizations on the most cutting edge topics. Overall, I would highly recommend this event to anyone who is starting their career in analytics and looking to build a strong &amp; influential professional network.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                                                                <figure class=\"testimonial-image tf_rel\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7-120x120.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10283\" title=\"image7\" alt=\"image7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>                        <\/figure>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-author\">\n                            <div class=\"person-name\">Nitish Ghosal<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"person-company\">\n                                                                            Data Scientist, Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .post -->            <div class=\"post\">            <div class=\"testimonial-item\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-content\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"testimonial-entry-content\">\n                            <p>The INFORMS Analytics Conference in Las Vegas (2017) was my first conference during my graduate education. I was deeply interested in connecting with young professionals from interdisciplinary backgrounds with an interest in analytics, operations research, and management science. The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (previously referred to as the INFORMS Professional Colloquium or IPC) was a perfect platform that brought together 20 exceptionally talented students (graduate &amp; PhD) with similar interests from across the U.S. &amp; Canada. In addition to the exceptionally talented peers, the panelists were amazing, and the Career Fair was extremely useful. Most of all, the professional network at INFORMS IPC is one of the best I\u2019ve ever experienced. I am still in touch with my cohort of IPC attendees. IPC has transformed my learning experience and inspired me to learn more through fun learning experiences. Thank you, INFORMS. I strongly recommend IPC to any career-driven, analytically inclined, and ambitious young professional. Good luck!<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                                                                <figure class=\"testimonial-image tf_rel\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5-120x120.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10281\" title=\"image5\" alt=\"image5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5.png 301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>                        <\/figure>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-author\">\n                            <div class=\"person-name\">Vijaya Priya Rama Vijayasarathy, B.E.<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"person-company\">\n                                                                            Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .post -->            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6kxt148 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_fx23148 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gbli508   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The chair of the ECPN event is Subbu Narayanaswamy, Wells Fargo.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ecpn@mail.informs.org\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\"><u>ecpn@mail.informs.org<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1001140,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10250","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - 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The Workshop is held annually at the INFORMS Analytics+ Conference with a carefully selected cohort of attendees. Highlights from the program include how to land your first job, a panel of analytics executives giving perspective on their career and the marketplace, and a role-playing exercise working with \u201cclients.\u201d<\/p> <p>All participants will be eligible to request a modest stipend to assist with travel and attendance costs. The actual amount will vary based on sponsorships and amount listed as needed on nomination form but in the past, it has been as much as a few hundred dollars.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/8b82187dc76363f82a491ac8c2261bdde353e8a5-1.jpg_resized-1.jpg\" title=\"8b82187dc76363f82a491ac8c2261bdde353e8a5.jpg_resized\" alt=\"8b82187dc76363f82a491ac8c2261bdde353e8a5.jpg_resized\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/8b82187dc76363f82a491ac8c2261bdde353e8a5-1.jpg_resized-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/8b82187dc76363f82a491ac8c2261bdde353e8a5-1.jpg_resized-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/8b82187dc76363f82a491ac8c2261bdde353e8a5-1.jpg_resized-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/c504f5618a3f6c12117bcaa9e4881a4faa1a836b-1.jpg_resized-1.jpg\" title=\"c504f5618a3f6c12117bcaa9e4881a4faa1a836b.jpg_resized\" alt=\"c504f5618a3f6c12117bcaa9e4881a4faa1a836b.jpg_resized\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/c504f5618a3f6c12117bcaa9e4881a4faa1a836b-1.jpg_resized-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/c504f5618a3f6c12117bcaa9e4881a4faa1a836b-1.jpg_resized-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/c504f5618a3f6c12117bcaa9e4881a4faa1a836b-1.jpg_resized-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Nominations are closed.<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Why Attend?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3> <p>\u2714\ufe0f Build\u00a0<strong>practical, resume-ready soft skills<\/strong>\u00a0used in real analytics roles\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u2714\ufe0f Learn how to\u00a0<strong>transition from academia to industry<\/strong>\u00a0with confidence\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u2714\ufe0f Receive\u00a0<strong>guidance and career advice<\/strong>\u00a0from senior practitioners and mentors\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u2714\ufe0f Join a\u00a0<strong>select national cohort<\/strong>\u00a0of early-career analytics professionals\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u2714\ufe0f Continue mentorship and networking\u00a0<strong>beyond the event<\/strong>\u00a0through INFORMS channels\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h4>\ud83d\ude80\u00a0<strong>Business Case Simulation:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4> <p>Work in teams to solve an industry problem and present to judges\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83c\udfaf\u00a0<strong>Speed Mentoring:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4> <p>1:1 career advice from leaders across industry, academia, and government\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83c\udfa4\u00a0<strong>Pitch Lab:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4> <p>Leave with a polished 60-second pitch + peer &amp; mentor feedback\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83e\udd1d\u00a0<strong>Cohort Networking:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4> <p>Join a curated peer group and stay connected beyond the event\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/h4> <p>Open to students and graduates of a graduate degree program in analytics, operations research, management science, or related fields. The event is geared to Master\u2019s, Ph.D. students and recent graduates working in the analytics\/OR field. Undergraduate students are welcome to apply if they plan to enter industry after graduation and can make a compelling case for their selection.<\/p> <p>Participants must be nominated by their university program\/department\/advisor, a representative from their employer, or an INFORMS mentor.<\/p> <p>A department or employer may nominate multiple students or employees. When nominating multiple students or employees, the department or employer should indicate a rank-order preference of nominees in the event that total nominations exceed the event\u2019s attendance limit.<\/p> <h4><strong>Important to note:<\/strong><\/h4> <p>A maximum of 2 participants from each nominating university and employer will be chosen to participate.<\/p> <p>Previous attendees of the IPC, ECC or ECPN are not eligible to attend.<\/p> <p>Conference attendance is required.<\/p> <h4>Nomination Package:<\/h4> <p>This should be completed and uploaded by the department chair, program director, or supervisor. Packages are due by 11:59pm ET on\u00a0<strong>February 20, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0and must include the following information about the intended participant (nominee) in the format specified:<\/p> <ul> <li> <p>Letter of recommendation from the department chair, program director, program advisor, supervisor, or INFORMS mentor.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Statement of purpose from\u00a0the nominee including description of career and research interests.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Resume or CV.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Nominee\u2019s name, mailing\u00a0address, email address and phone number.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Other required information\u00a0to include in the submission: nominee\u2019s major field of study, expected degree (M.S., PhD, MBA, etc.), expected date of graduation, thesis\/dissertation title (or area of concentration if nominee\u2019s program does not require a thesis), and current employer and position.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p>Estimate of financial reimbursement requested.<em><br>Note: Award amounts will be determined after sponsorships have been confirmed and will be need-based. If this request is not included in the nomination package, no consideration will be given for financial aid. Amount of aid provided will not exceed amount listed in nomination form as left to be paid by participant.<\/em><\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Nomination Deadline:<\/strong><\/h4> <p><strong>Friday, February 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p> <h4><strong>Notification Date:<\/strong><\/h4> <p><strong>Friday, March 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p> <h4><strong>When<\/strong><\/h4> <p><strong>Reception<\/strong><br>Saturday, April 11, 2026<\/p> <p><strong>Workshop<\/strong><br>Sunday, April 12, 2026<\/p> <h4><strong>Where<\/strong><\/h4> <p><strong>Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/strong><br>National Harbor, MD<\/p>\n\n<h2>2026 ECPN Sponsors<\/h2>\n<h4>Organization Sponsors<\/h4>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2026\/02\/UPS_logo.png\" title=\"UPS_logo\" alt=\"UPS_logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2026\/02\/UPS_logo.png 250w, 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sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Sample Agenda from a previous ECPN event:<\/strong><\/h3> <p><strong>Note<\/strong>: This is just an example of what we have done in the past and is <strong>not<\/strong> the actual 2026 ECPN event agenda.<\/p> <table width=\"100%\"> <thead> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <th style=\"height: 21px;text-align: left\"><strong>Day\/Time<\/strong><\/th> <th style=\"height: 21px;text-align: left\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\"><em>Saturday<\/em><\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">5:30-8:pm<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Networking Event<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\"><em>Sunday<\/em><\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">\u00a0<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">8:30-9am<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Welcome &amp; Coffee\/Tea<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">9-9:45am<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Introductions and Ice Breaker<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">9:45-11:15am<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Role Play Exercise<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">11:15-11:30am<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Break<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">11:30am-1pm<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Speed Mentoring<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">1-1:45pm<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Lunch<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">1:45-3:45pm<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Interactive Elevator Speech<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 21px\"> <td style=\"height: 21px\">3:45-4pm<\/td> <td style=\"height: 21px\">Closing Remarks<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/fd9aa6ca26bf50b5d09719614ad00f7138063152-1.jpg_resized-1.jpg\" title=\"fd9aa6ca26bf50b5d09719614ad00f7138063152.jpg_resized\" alt=\"fd9aa6ca26bf50b5d09719614ad00f7138063152.jpg_resized\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/fd9aa6ca26bf50b5d09719614ad00f7138063152-1.jpg_resized-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/fd9aa6ca26bf50b5d09719614ad00f7138063152-1.jpg_resized-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/fd9aa6ca26bf50b5d09719614ad00f7138063152-1.jpg_resized-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Testimonials from Previous Attendees<\/h2>\n<p>The INFORMS Professional Colloquium is an all-around analytics experience. You are provided with the opportunity to interact with highly regarded experts in diverse fields of analytics, from groundbreaking research to managerial experts. Furthermore, the small size of the colloquium group gives you the chance to closely interact with speakers, and have one-to-one sessions with a senior mentor, assigned based on your interest and experience. It provides a unique chance to meet and network with peers from the best analytics programs in the country and exchange ideas, questions and contacts.<\/p> <figure> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4-120x120.jpeg\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" title=\"image4\" alt=\"image4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image4.jpeg 291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/> <\/figure> Jose Eduardo Oros, M.S. Pandora <p>I went to the IPC 2017 because I had too little exposure to the industry during my PhD program, and I wanted to learn about possibilities of research collaboration and career opportunities that industry provides. My colleagues who had participated in this colloquium in the past, highly recommended it to me, and I am happy that I took their advice. In just one day my perspective on the practice of analytics broadened tremendously. Most importantly, thanks to the comfortable networking environment, I met influential industry practitioners and enjoyed time with my peers. I strongly believe that participating in IPC is simply a good idea for everyone who is considering a career in a field related to business analytics.<\/p> <figure> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6-120x120.jpeg\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" title=\"image6\" alt=\"image6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image6.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/> <\/figure> Yulia Vorotyntseva, M.S. The University of Texas at Dallas <p>I had the opportunity to be part of the ECPN colloquium last year and attend the INFORMS Analytics conference. The event provided me with an opportunity to not only connect with peers from the top analytics programs in the country but also a chance to gain insights &amp; perspectives from highly distinguished panelists which included Edelman laureates, Analytics practice leaders from Fortune 500 companies &amp; eminent analytics practitioners &amp; academicians. Not only this, I also got to attend the Career Fair &amp; Edelman Gala and listen to the track sessions which were hosted by industry experts from top organizations on the most cutting edge topics. Overall, I would highly recommend this event to anyone who is starting their career in analytics and looking to build a strong &amp; influential professional network.<\/p> <figure> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7-120x120.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" title=\"image7\" alt=\"image7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image7.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/> <\/figure> Nitish Ghosal Data Scientist, Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation <p>The INFORMS Analytics Conference in Las Vegas (2017) was my first conference during my graduate education. I was deeply interested in connecting with young professionals from interdisciplinary backgrounds with an interest in analytics, operations research, and management science. The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (previously referred to as the INFORMS Professional Colloquium or IPC) was a perfect platform that brought together 20 exceptionally talented students (graduate &amp; PhD) with similar interests from across the U.S. &amp; Canada. In addition to the exceptionally talented peers, the panelists were amazing, and the Career Fair was extremely useful. Most of all, the professional network at INFORMS IPC is one of the best I\u2019ve ever experienced. I am still in touch with my cohort of IPC attendees. IPC has transformed my learning experience and inspired me to learn more through fun learning experiences. Thank you, INFORMS. I strongly recommend IPC to any career-driven, analytically inclined, and ambitious young professional. Good luck!<\/p> <figure> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5-120x120.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" title=\"image5\" alt=\"image5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2025\/10\/image5.png 301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/> <\/figure> Vijaya Priya Rama Vijayasarathy, B.E. Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University\n<p>The chair of the ECPN event is Subbu Narayanaswamy, Wells Fargo.<\/p> <p>For more information, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ecpn@mail.informs.org\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\"><u>ecpn@mail.informs.org<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10250","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001140"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10250"}],"version-history":[{"count":96,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10250\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12391,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10250\/revisions\/12391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}