{"id":396,"date":"2023-12-07T21:36:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2024-04-10T16:17:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T16:17:01","slug":"tracks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/tracks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tracks"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-396\" data-postid=\"396\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-396 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3790873 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_jorl873 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a9oo435   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Tracks<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_vx1698 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium no-border\" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-atom\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-atom\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            The Analytics Ecosystem                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Analytics projects have many moving pieces beyond the models themselves. In this track, we discuss infrastructure, data delivery, data governance, and the rest of the analytics tools and technology stack which support data projects. By using the right kinds of tools and technologies, we can help analytics projects be more reliable and successful. During this track, industry leaders will explain how engineering, architecture, and data delivery through visualization or other applications complement the models that drive decisions. This track provides a robust survey of the analytics ecosystem.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_stt5175 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-stt5175-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-stt5175-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in The Analytics Ecosystem Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-stt5175-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-stt5175-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/armonie-boucharens\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Mastering Data Visualization: Insights through Visual Storytelling<\/a><br>Speaker: Armonie Boucharens, Marriott<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/annabella-kadavanich\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Beyond AI Models: Unleashing the Power of Data Quality for AI Effectiveness<\/a><br>Speaker: Annabella Kadavanich, Seimens<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/bernie-pruss\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Orchestrating Data to Drive Action and Value<\/a><br>Speaker: Bernie Pruss, Cloud Data Consulting<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/richard-rymer\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Making Ends Meet: Aligning Compute, Storage and Delivery to Match Your Use Case<\/a><br>Speaker: Richard Rymer, Arrow Electronics<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/the-analytics-ecosystem\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Documentation, Git, and Project Management: Navigating Pain Points in Analytics<\/a><br>Panelist: Armonie Boucharens, Marriott<br>Panelist: <span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Annabella Kadavanich, Seimens<br><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Panelist: Bernie Pruss, Cloud Data Consulting<br><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Panelist: Richard Rymer, Arrow Electronics<br>Panelist:&nbsp;<\/span>Oluwaseun (Seun) Ogunmodede, The MITRE Corporation<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_o3e0872 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-far-compass\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-far-compass\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Analytics Leadership                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Analytics leaders present best practices for guiding organizations of varying sizes in a constantly evolving analytics ecosystem. The Analytics Leadership track was formed to bring together leaders of analytics efforts and analytics organizations to discuss: How to build a world class analytics team for your company\/organization. How to define, solve, deliver, and communicate an analytics solution. What an analytics leader must do to succeed within an organization and to help the organization\/company succeed.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_ttnj600 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-ttnj600-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-ttnj600-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Analytics Leadership Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-ttnj600-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-ttnj600-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/joseph-cazier\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Leading in Analytics: The Seven Critical Tasks for Executives to Master in the Age of Big Data<\/a><br><\/p><p>Speaker: Joseph Cazier, CAP, Arizona State University<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/julie-ivy\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Model Made Me Do It &#8211; Ethical ORMS in a Data-driven World<\/a><br>Speaker: Julie Ivy, University of Michigan<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/ramayya-krishnan\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Quintessential AI challenge: Operationalizing AI Responsibly<\/a><br>Speaker: Ramayya Krishnan, Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/norm-reitter\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Leveraging Your Organization\u2019s Analytics Capabilities to Support Strategic Growth and Operations Effectiveness in an Age of Artificial Intelligence and Analytics<br><\/a>Speaker: Norm Reitter, Sawatch Outliers<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/evan-wimpey\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Beyond Algorithms: Building a Brand That Elevates Your Analytics Team<\/a><br>Speaker: Evan Wimpey, Elder Research<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_nj1y624 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-project-diagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-project-diagram\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Analytics Process                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Treating analytics as a process leads to better outcomes and is reflected in the 7 Domains of the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Job Task Analysis. The blend of hard technical skills and soft interpersonal skills is often critical to achieve sustainable impact for the organization.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_z1xv155 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-z1xv155-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-z1xv155-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Analytics Process Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-z1xv155-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-z1xv155-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/patricia-angle\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Challenges of Digital Modernization in the US Defense Sector<\/a><br>Speaker: Patricia Angle, University of Oklahoma<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/joshua-mabry\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Winning the Right to Deploy AI<\/a><br>Speaker: Joshua Mabry, Bain &amp; Co<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/melissa-perry\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Demystifying Analytics People Leadership: A Guide to Help You Attract and Retain Analysts Who Create Value for your Business<\/a><br>Speaker: Melissa Perry, Peloton Interactive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/john-thomas\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Building Enterprise Grade Solutions with Generative AI<\/a><br>Speaker: John Thomas, Tata Consultancy Services<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_ep9w399 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-money-check-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-money-check-alt\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Business Administration                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;In the age of digital technology, internal operations within organizations have come a long way. From transitioning from paper to computer systems to using those system for more detailed analysis to furthering the analysis with machine learning and artificial intelligence; the Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance functions have come a long way. Industry leaders will talk about the new age in which organizations are making data-driven decisions using analytical modeling and decisions science approaches to further internal operations.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:897,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">In the age of digital technology, internal operations within organizations have come a long way. From transitioning from paper to computer systems to using those system for more detailed analysis to furthering the analysis with machine learning and artificial intelligence; the Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance functions have come a long way. Industry leaders will talk about the new age in which organizations are making data-driven decisions using analytical modeling and decisions science approaches to further internal operations.<\/span><\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_41gi272 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-41gi272-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-41gi272-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Business Administration Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-41gi272-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-41gi272-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/ece-ceren-izgi\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Reinventing the Office of the CFO with Data and Technology<\/a><br>Speaker: Ece Ceren Izgi, AWS<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/maher-lahmar\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">\u201cWhat You Can Not Measure, You Can Not Improve\u201d Testing and Measurement at Google Ads Business<\/a><br>Speaker: Maher Lahmar, Google<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/neil-nanisetty\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Leveraging Data Science Techniques for Marketing Science Applications<\/a><br>Speaker: Neil Nanisetty, MarketBridge<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/priya-sarathy\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Data-Driven Dynamics: Transforming Financial Services through Analytics<\/a><br>Speaker: Priya Sarathy, Wheel Data Strategies<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jack-smith\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Investigating Coast Guard Investigators: A Discrete-Event Simulation Approach<\/a><br>Speaker: Lieutenant Commander Jack B. Smith, U.S. Coast Guard<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_mvnu532 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-chart-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-chart-line\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Decision Analytics                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Decisions are at the foundation of every business application and traditional decision analysis provides a formalized approach to making optimal choices under conditions of uncertainty. To ensure that decisions are made with all the relevant information and options available, decision analytics is the next phase of artificial intelligence \u2013 using advanced tools and machines to find patterns in historical data to predict what will likely happen again and enabling optimal decisions, in real-world, dynamic environments under different sources of uncertainty. This track is intended to bring together practitioners, researchers, and leaders who are working to further decision analytics, sharing new tools, techniques, and technologies.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_o4vg186 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-o4vg186-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-o4vg186-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Decision Analytics Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-o4vg186-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-o4vg186-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/matt-bezdek\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Better Decision-Making with Explainable AI Models<\/a><br>Speaker: Matt Bezdek, Elder Research<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/cara-dienes\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Making Decisions About Decision-making: Analytics Practitioners &amp; Their Role in Meta-decision Making<\/a><br>Speaker: Cara Dienes, The Walt Disney Company<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/connor-mclemore\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Military Readiness Modeling: An Actionable Framework<\/a><br>Speaker: Connor McLemore, CANA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/leo-moran\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Improving Decision Making Across the Factory Lifecycle with Simulation<\/a><br>Speaker: Leo Moran, Kalypso<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/peter-vanberkel\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Creating a Guide to Identify Patients Who May Leave an Emergency Department Without Being Seen: A Machine Learning Approach<br><\/a>Speaker: Peter Vanberkel, Dalhousie University<br><\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_swzs264 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-trophy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-trophy\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Edelman Competition                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p><b>Finalists will compete for the top prize in this \u201cSuper Bowl\u201d of O.R. practice, showcasing analytics projects that had major impacts on their client organizations.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Franz Edelman Award Competition attests to the contributions of operations research and analytics in both the profit and nonprofit sectors. Since its inception, cumulative benefits from Edelman finalist projects has topped the $400 billion mark. Edelman finalist teams have improved organizational efficiency, increased profits, brought better products to consumers, helped foster peace negotiations, and saved lives. The purpose of the Franz Edelman Competition is to bring forward, recognize, and reward outstanding examples of operations research, management science, and advanced analytics in practice in the world.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_tpzt489 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-tpzt489-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-tpzt489-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Finalists in the Edelman Competition<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-tpzt489-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-tpzt489-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><strong>McDonald\u2019s China. <\/strong>McDonald&#8217;s, globally renowned, with 40,000+ outlets, aims to double its nearly 5,000 stores in China by 2026. Collaborating with New HAVI and Optimization Analytics, it&#8217;s optimizing the supply chain using sophisticated OR tools, saving $63.75 million in annual investment costs and $8.9 million in transportation costs. This ensures efficient product delivery to sustain growth and aligns with sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Molslinjen. <\/strong>Halfspace and Molslinjen have partnered to develop and operate a successful forecasting and revenue management toolbox for data-driven operation of ferries in Denmark, rolled out operationally since 2020. This has resulted in $2.6-3.2M yearly savings and been a significant contributor to a 3% reduction in fuel costs and emissions. This toolbox relies on the latest advances in machine learning for forecasting and ORMS approaches to revenue management. The potential for generalizing to the global ferry industry is significant, with an impact on both revenues and ESG criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALDI S\u00dcD Germany. <\/strong>Using data-driven techniques, proprietary software, and collective intelligence, we have reshaped our company strategy into a unified pathway for managing a key product area with annual revenues &gt; \u20ac3 billion in Germany. This strategy has enhanced our competitiveness, boosted profitability, and reestablished our leading position in the discount market. It led to significant cost savings, improved employee and customer satisfaction, and reduced waste in the strategic area of special buys.<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Airlines. <\/strong>Developed in-house at American, The Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool (HEAT) optimizes data about weather, how full our flights are, customer connections, and gate availability, as well as any air traffic control or crew constraints. Then, an advanced optimization algorithm weighs this data and shifts arrivals and departures around at the hub in a matter of a few minutes. Since its initial deployment last year, HEAT has been used over 100 times during summer months at the airline&#8217;s largest hubs and prevented nearly 1,000 flight cancellations across our network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transvision.<\/strong> In the Netherlands 450,000 elderly and disabled citizens are eligible for subsidized taxi rides executed by Transvision. The day-to-day planning of 3,000 to 15,000 long-distance rides used to be a complex and daunting task split over dozens of subcontractors. CQM and Geodan developed an analytics solution that combines the rides. Starting January 2020, we increased punctuality and reduced ride times, resulting in 50 percent improvement in passenger satisfaction. Furthermore, already up to now we saved 75 million driving kilometers or 7,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tata Steel Limited. <\/strong>A real-time optimization solution for a continuous annealing furnace of Tata Steel India producing automotive grade steel has been developed using Model Predictive Control methodology and in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. This has transformed the plant operation by switching over from decades old manual control practice to automated optimal control. Systematic adoption of the solution has brought financial benefits to the tune of 0.28 million dollars per annum on account of fuel cost savings apart from improving the quality of product through better controllability.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_ahpi247 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-chess\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-chess\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Game Theory &amp; Strategy                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Game theory is used to help produce the ideal decision given a set of constraints and the potential actions of other participants in the \u201cgame.\u201d Some games have two parties with similar goals that are close to zero sum (such as sports) where some can involve more parties with the idea of multiple parties coming out ahead (business deals and international trade). This track has applications ranging from determining whether to enter a new market, creating an advertising strategy, or deciding whether to \u201cGo for 2\u201d in the fourth quarter of a football game. This track will go through different scenarios in which analytics enhances game theory and strategic decision-making.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_546s561 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-546s561-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-546s561-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Game Theory &amp; Strategy Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-546s561-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-546s561-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/max-clark\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Power of Analytics in Sports Business<\/a><br>Speaker: Max Clark, Miami HEAT and 601 Analytics<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/edward-egros\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Sports Analytics, Front and Center: How Broadcasts are Incorporating Advanced Tools into our Dialogue and How You Can Too<\/a><br>Speaker: Edward Egros, Sports Analytics Expert<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/paul-papayoanou\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Addressing Value Drain in Dealmaking: How Game Theory Can Help<\/a><br>Speaker: Paul Papayoanou, Decision Frameworks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/quanyan-zhu\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Game-Theoretic Analytics and Applications of Defensive Cyber Deception<\/a><br>Speaker: Quanyan Zhu, New York University<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/agenda\/game-on\/\">Game on: Test Your Board Game Strategies<br><\/a>Game Leader: Emily Velez, The Home Depot<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_ujum284 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 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1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            INFORMS Prizes &amp; Special Sessions                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>INFORMS grants several prestigious Institute-wide prizes and awards for meritorious achievement each year. This track will feature presentations for the Wagner Prize, INFORMS Prize, and UPS George D. Smith Prize winner. Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAAA) finalists will also present. Special sessions may include presentations hosted by our Certified Analytics Professional (CAP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) Program and Women in OR\/MS.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_zvnc21 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-zvnc21-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-zvnc21-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the INFORMS Prizes &amp; Special Sessions Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-zvnc21-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-zvnc21-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/marisa-wheeling-ciesluk\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Amplify Your Voice: Mastering Communication Habits for More Impact and Influence<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Speaker: Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, MWC Leadership<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/shaun-doheney\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">An Overview of the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Program<\/a><br>Speaker: Shaun Doheney, CAP, Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/shaun-doheney\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Certified Analytics Professional Exam (CAP) Practice Exam Question Session<\/a><br>Speaker: Shaun Doheney, CAP, Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/iaaa-finalists\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAAA)<\/a><br>IAAA Finalists<\/p>\n<p>Master Modeler Competition 2024 Academic &amp; Practitioner Winners<br><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Academia Winners: Sindhoora Prakash and Yuki Kathuria, University of Massachusetts Amherst<br><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Industry Winner:Luis Daniel Guerrero Gomez, IDATA GLOBAL<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/agenda\/inclusive-workplaces\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Panel &#8211; Inclusive Workplaces: What Do They (or Should They) Look Like for the Analytics &amp; ORMS Industry?<br><\/a>Moderator: Elena Gerstmann, INFORMS<br>Panelists:\u00a0Shannon Browning, Haskell; Afi Harrington, U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration; Emmy Smith, AWS; Nick Ulmer, CANA; Bill Christian, Paygevity<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/agenda\/veterans-in-analytics\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Panel &#8211; Veterans in Analytics: Bridging Perspectives for Success<\/a><br>Moderator: Nick Ulmer, CAP, CANA<br>Panelists: Warren Hearnes, formerly Best Buy; Jen Walston, Disney Decision Science &amp; Integration; Andy Garrick, JDSAT, Inc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jeff-cohen\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Public Affairs &amp; Advocacy in the Analytics Landscape<\/a><br>Speaker: Jeff Cohen, INFORMS<br>Speaker: Ashley Smith, INFORMS<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_d2uc227 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-shipping-fast\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-shipping-fast\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Logistics                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Practical applications of analytics within complex logistics use cases to improve effectiveness and efficiency.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_4pa243 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-4pa243-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-4pa243-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Logistics\u00a0Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-4pa243-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-4pa243-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/james-bode\/\">LoadMax \u2013 3D Freight Loading Optimization<\/a><br>Speaker: James Bode, Johnson &amp; Johnson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/puneet-gupta\/\">Re-Inventing Demand Forecasting Using Causal AI<\/a><br>Speaker: Puneet Gupta, Cisco Systems<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/francesca-koron\/\">Integrating Technician Scheduling: A Microsoft VBA Approach<\/a><br>Speaker: Francesca Koron, Durst Image Technology<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/polly-mitchell-guthrie\/\">Making AI-Powered Forecasts Useful to Supply Chains<\/a><br>Speaker: Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, Kinaxis<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/akash-sharma\/\">From Theory to Practice: Bringing Generative AI Products to the Energy Industry<\/a><br>Speaker: Akash Sharma, Enverus<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_6tom911 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-robot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-robot\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Machine Learning &amp; AI                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>The Machine Learning &amp; AI track explores the transformative power of ML and AI in various industries. In an era where data-driven decision-making reigns supreme, machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies have become pivotal. Industries are leveraging these innovations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight across a spectrum of applications.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_fuvn327 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-fuvn327-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-fuvn327-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Machine Learning &amp;  AI Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-fuvn327-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-fuvn327-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/louis-chen\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">On the Adversarial Robustness of Benjamini-Hochberg<\/a><br>Speaker: Louis Chen, Naval Postgraduate School<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jimmy-ledbetter\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">AI and BI &#8211; Working in Tandem<\/a><br>Speaker: Jimmy Ledbetter, Quisitive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/segev-wasserkrug\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Leveraging Large Language Models in Analytics Practice: Opportunities, Challenges and Best Practice<\/a>s<br>Speaker: Segev Wasserkrug, IBM Research\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/lili-zhang\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Imbalanced Data Problems, Methods, and Applications\u00a0<br><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Speaker: Lili Zhang,\u00a0<\/span>Hewlett Packard Enterprise<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/zhiwei-zhu\/\">Generative AI\u2019s Enduring Significance to Analytics and Data Science<\/a><br>Speaker: Zhiwei Zhu, Purdue University<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_urfh494 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-eye\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-eye\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Predictive Analytics                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Predictive methods continue to yield practical business benefit, in use cases involving improved predictions of system or customer behavior, or combined with optimization methods to prescribe high-impact actions. Talks in this track showcase the decisions framed, analytics applied and results obtained.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_ziy4659 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-ziy4659-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-ziy4659-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Predictive Analytics Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-ziy4659-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-ziy4659-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jessica-pearson\/\">Mining Qualitative Data for Insights: Using machine learning to build an NLP model for workplace design using open-ended survey comments<\/a><br>Speaker: Jessica Pearson, Gensler<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/prateek-shrivastava\/\">Enhanced Association Rules Mining in Predictive Maintenance<\/a><br>Speaker: Prateek Shrivastava, Cummins<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/mark-zais\/\">iMPOWER: Innovating Misinformation Analysis with AI and Semi-Supervised Machine Learning<\/a><br>Speaker: Mark Zais, Integration Innovation Inc (i3)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/wei-zhang\/\">Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Marketing: Whether, When, What and How<\/a><br>Speaker: Wei Zhang, Iowa State University<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_mt5l732 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-handshake\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-handshake\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Soft Skills                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>An often overlooked aspect of successful implementation, critical soft skills can make or break a project&#8217;s ability to create real organizational impact.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_3n5g284 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-3n5g284-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-3n5g284-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Soft Skills Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-3n5g284-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-3n5g284-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/john-eric-bonilla\/\">Soft Skills for Data Scientists: Mastering the Art of Human Algorithms<\/a><br>Speaker: John-Eric Bonilla, California Franchise Tax Board<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/michael-gorman\/\">Know Your Place! Cultural Trips and Traps in Applied Modeling<\/a><br>Speaker: Michael Gorman, University of Dayton<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/d-terry-rawls\/\">Communication Skills for Succeeding in Analytics<\/a><br>Speaker: D Terry Rawls, Strategic Transitions Group<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/efrain-rosemberg\/\">Mindful Organizing as a Determinant of Collective Forecasting Performance<\/a><br>Speaker: Efrain Rosemberg, Microsoft<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/nancy-zupick\/\">How to Lose Control of Your Project in 10 Easy Steps<\/a><br>Nancy Zupick, Arena Simulation<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_9wju938 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                            <circle class=\"tb_feature_bg\" r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-truck-moving\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-truck-moving\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Supply Chain                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Supply chain leaders discuss a rapidly transforming ecosystem shaped by a proliferation of data applications for management, logistics, and resiliency. The AI revolution is pushing rapid application of affiliated emerging concepts and technologies across supply chain and logistics. Decision support tools and machine learning technologies are disrupting business and driving new policies, products, services, and channels to increase revenue. During this track, industry leaders will share how they are delivering practical AI solutions to maximize efficiency and minimize business disruption.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_iapf724 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-iapf724-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-iapf724-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">View Speakers in the Supply Chain Track<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-iapf724-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-iapf724-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/lora-cecere\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">What Drives Value in the Value Chain?<\/a> <br>Speaker: Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights LLC<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/gary-godding\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Application of Advanced Analytics and AI in the Sourcing Supply Chain<\/a><br>Speaker: Gary Godding, Intel Corporation<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/george-runger\/\">AI for Operations\u2014Without Language or Images<\/a><br>Speaker: George Runger, Arizona State University<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/lalit-wadhwa\/\">A Factory Approach to Generating an ROI Stream with AI in Supply Chain <\/a><br>Speaker: Lalit Wadhwa, Encora<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/reece-wooten\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Supply Chain Optimization at Chevron<\/a><br>Speaker: Reece Wooten, Chevron<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_1jup21 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 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This track provides a robust survey of the analytics ecosystem.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in The Analytics Ecosystem Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/armonie-boucharens\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Mastering Data Visualization: Insights through Visual Storytelling<\/a><br>Speaker: Armonie Boucharens, Marriott<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/annabella-kadavanich\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Beyond AI Models: Unleashing the Power of Data Quality for AI Effectiveness<\/a><br>Speaker: Annabella Kadavanich, Seimens<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/bernie-pruss\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Orchestrating Data to Drive Action and Value<\/a><br>Speaker: Bernie Pruss, Cloud Data Consulting<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/richard-rymer\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Making Ends Meet: Aligning Compute, Storage and Delivery to Match Your Use Case<\/a><br>Speaker: Richard Rymer, Arrow Electronics<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/the-analytics-ecosystem\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Documentation, Git, and Project Management: Navigating Pain Points in Analytics<\/a><br>Panelist: Armonie Boucharens, Marriott<br>Panelist: Annabella Kadavanich, Seimens<br>Panelist: Bernie Pruss, Cloud Data Consulting<br>Panelist: Richard Rymer, Arrow Electronics<br>Panelist:&nbsp;Oluwaseun (Seun) Ogunmodede, The MITRE Corporation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-far-compass\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Analytics Leadership <\/h3> <p>Analytics leaders present best practices for guiding organizations of varying sizes in a constantly evolving analytics ecosystem. The Analytics Leadership track was formed to bring together leaders of analytics efforts and analytics organizations to discuss: How to build a world class analytics team for your company\/organization. How to define, solve, deliver, and communicate an analytics solution. What an analytics leader must do to succeed within an organization and to help the organization\/company succeed.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Analytics Leadership Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/joseph-cazier\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Leading in Analytics: The Seven Critical Tasks for Executives to Master in the Age of Big Data<\/a><br><\/p><p>Speaker: Joseph Cazier, CAP, Arizona State University<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/julie-ivy\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Model Made Me Do It - Ethical ORMS in a Data-driven World<\/a><br>Speaker: Julie Ivy, University of Michigan<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/ramayya-krishnan\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Quintessential AI challenge: Operationalizing AI Responsibly<\/a><br>Speaker: Ramayya Krishnan, Carnegie Mellon University<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/norm-reitter\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Leveraging Your Organization\u2019s Analytics Capabilities to Support Strategic Growth and Operations Effectiveness in an Age of Artificial Intelligence and Analytics<br><\/a>Speaker: Norm Reitter, Sawatch Outliers<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/evan-wimpey\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Beyond Algorithms: Building a Brand That Elevates Your Analytics Team<\/a><br>Speaker: Evan Wimpey, Elder Research<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-project-diagram\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Analytics Process <\/h3> <p>Treating analytics as a process leads to better outcomes and is reflected in the 7 Domains of the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Job Task Analysis. The blend of hard technical skills and soft interpersonal skills is often critical to achieve sustainable impact for the organization.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Analytics Process Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/patricia-angle\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Challenges of Digital Modernization in the US Defense Sector<\/a><br>Speaker: Patricia Angle, University of Oklahoma<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/joshua-mabry\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Winning the Right to Deploy AI<\/a><br>Speaker: Joshua Mabry, Bain &amp; Co<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/melissa-perry\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Demystifying Analytics People Leadership: A Guide to Help You Attract and Retain Analysts Who Create Value for your Business<\/a><br>Speaker: Melissa Perry, Peloton Interactive<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/john-thomas\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Building Enterprise Grade Solutions with Generative AI<\/a><br>Speaker: John Thomas, Tata Consultancy Services<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-money-check-alt\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Business Administration <\/h3> <p>In the age of digital technology, internal operations within organizations have come a long way. From transitioning from paper to computer systems to using those system for more detailed analysis to furthering the analysis with machine learning and artificial intelligence; the Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance functions have come a long way. Industry leaders will talk about the new age in which organizations are making data-driven decisions using analytical modeling and decisions science approaches to further internal operations.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Business Administration Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/ece-ceren-izgi\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Reinventing the Office of the CFO with Data and Technology<\/a><br>Speaker: Ece Ceren Izgi, AWS<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/maher-lahmar\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">\u201cWhat You Can Not Measure, You Can Not Improve\u201d Testing and Measurement at Google Ads Business<\/a><br>Speaker: Maher Lahmar, Google<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/neil-nanisetty\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Leveraging Data Science Techniques for Marketing Science Applications<\/a><br>Speaker: Neil Nanisetty, MarketBridge<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/priya-sarathy\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Data-Driven Dynamics: Transforming Financial Services through Analytics<\/a><br>Speaker: Priya Sarathy, Wheel Data Strategies<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jack-smith\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Investigating Coast Guard Investigators: A Discrete-Event Simulation Approach<\/a><br>Speaker: Lieutenant Commander Jack B. Smith, U.S. Coast Guard<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-chart-line\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Decision Analytics <\/h3> <p>Decisions are at the foundation of every business application and traditional decision analysis provides a formalized approach to making optimal choices under conditions of uncertainty. To ensure that decisions are made with all the relevant information and options available, decision analytics is the next phase of artificial intelligence \u2013 using advanced tools and machines to find patterns in historical data to predict what will likely happen again and enabling optimal decisions, in real-world, dynamic environments under different sources of uncertainty. This track is intended to bring together practitioners, researchers, and leaders who are working to further decision analytics, sharing new tools, techniques, and technologies.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Decision Analytics Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/matt-bezdek\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Better Decision-Making with Explainable AI Models<\/a><br>Speaker: Matt Bezdek, Elder Research<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/cara-dienes\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Making Decisions About Decision-making: Analytics Practitioners &amp; Their Role in Meta-decision Making<\/a><br>Speaker: Cara Dienes, The Walt Disney Company<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/connor-mclemore\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Military Readiness Modeling: An Actionable Framework<\/a><br>Speaker: Connor McLemore, CANA<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/leo-moran\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Improving Decision Making Across the Factory Lifecycle with Simulation<\/a><br>Speaker: Leo Moran, Kalypso<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/peter-vanberkel\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Creating a Guide to Identify Patients Who May Leave an Emergency Department Without Being Seen: A Machine Learning Approach<br><\/a>Speaker: Peter Vanberkel, Dalhousie University<br><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-trophy\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Edelman Competition <\/h3> <p><b>Finalists will compete for the top prize in this \u201cSuper Bowl\u201d of O.R. practice, showcasing analytics projects that had major impacts on their client organizations.<\/b><\/p> <p>The Franz Edelman Award Competition attests to the contributions of operations research and analytics in both the profit and nonprofit sectors. Since its inception, cumulative benefits from Edelman finalist projects has topped the $400 billion mark. Edelman finalist teams have improved organizational efficiency, increased profits, brought better products to consumers, helped foster peace negotiations, and saved lives. The purpose of the Franz Edelman Competition is to bring forward, recognize, and reward outstanding examples of operations research, management science, and advanced analytics in practice in the world.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Finalists in the Edelman Competition<\/h4><p><strong>McDonald\u2019s China. <\/strong>McDonald's, globally renowned, with 40,000+ outlets, aims to double its nearly 5,000 stores in China by 2026. Collaborating with New HAVI and Optimization Analytics, it's optimizing the supply chain using sophisticated OR tools, saving $63.75 million in annual investment costs and $8.9 million in transportation costs. This ensures efficient product delivery to sustain growth and aligns with sustainability goals.<\/p> <p><strong>Molslinjen. <\/strong>Halfspace and Molslinjen have partnered to develop and operate a successful forecasting and revenue management toolbox for data-driven operation of ferries in Denmark, rolled out operationally since 2020. This has resulted in $2.6-3.2M yearly savings and been a significant contributor to a 3% reduction in fuel costs and emissions. This toolbox relies on the latest advances in machine learning for forecasting and ORMS approaches to revenue management. The potential for generalizing to the global ferry industry is significant, with an impact on both revenues and ESG criteria.<\/p> <p><strong>ALDI S\u00dcD Germany. <\/strong>Using data-driven techniques, proprietary software, and collective intelligence, we have reshaped our company strategy into a unified pathway for managing a key product area with annual revenues &gt; \u20ac3 billion in Germany. This strategy has enhanced our competitiveness, boosted profitability, and reestablished our leading position in the discount market. It led to significant cost savings, improved employee and customer satisfaction, and reduced waste in the strategic area of special buys.<\/p> <p><strong>American Airlines. <\/strong>Developed in-house at American, The Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool (HEAT) optimizes data about weather, how full our flights are, customer connections, and gate availability, as well as any air traffic control or crew constraints. Then, an advanced optimization algorithm weighs this data and shifts arrivals and departures around at the hub in a matter of a few minutes. Since its initial deployment last year, HEAT has been used over 100 times during summer months at the airline's largest hubs and prevented nearly 1,000 flight cancellations across our network.<\/p> <p><strong>Transvision.<\/strong> In the Netherlands 450,000 elderly and disabled citizens are eligible for subsidized taxi rides executed by Transvision. The day-to-day planning of 3,000 to 15,000 long-distance rides used to be a complex and daunting task split over dozens of subcontractors. CQM and Geodan developed an analytics solution that combines the rides. Starting January 2020, we increased punctuality and reduced ride times, resulting in 50 percent improvement in passenger satisfaction. Furthermore, already up to now we saved 75 million driving kilometers or 7,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions.<\/p> <p><strong>Tata Steel Limited. <\/strong>A real-time optimization solution for a continuous annealing furnace of Tata Steel India producing automotive grade steel has been developed using Model Predictive Control methodology and in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. This has transformed the plant operation by switching over from decades old manual control practice to automated optimal control. Systematic adoption of the solution has brought financial benefits to the tune of 0.28 million dollars per annum on account of fuel cost savings apart from improving the quality of product through better controllability.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-chess\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Game Theory &amp; Strategy <\/h3> <p>Game theory is used to help produce the ideal decision given a set of constraints and the potential actions of other participants in the \u201cgame.\u201d Some games have two parties with similar goals that are close to zero sum (such as sports) where some can involve more parties with the idea of multiple parties coming out ahead (business deals and international trade). This track has applications ranging from determining whether to enter a new market, creating an advertising strategy, or deciding whether to \u201cGo for 2\u201d in the fourth quarter of a football game. This track will go through different scenarios in which analytics enhances game theory and strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Game Theory & Strategy Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/max-clark\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">The Power of Analytics in Sports Business<\/a><br>Speaker: Max Clark, Miami HEAT and 601 Analytics<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/edward-egros\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Sports Analytics, Front and Center: How Broadcasts are Incorporating Advanced Tools into our Dialogue and How You Can Too<\/a><br>Speaker: Edward Egros, Sports Analytics Expert<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/paul-papayoanou\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Addressing Value Drain in Dealmaking: How Game Theory Can Help<\/a><br>Speaker: Paul Papayoanou, Decision Frameworks<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/quanyan-zhu\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Game-Theoretic Analytics and Applications of Defensive Cyber Deception<\/a><br>Speaker: Quanyan Zhu, New York University<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/agenda\/game-on\/\">Game on: Test Your Board Game Strategies<br><\/a>Game Leader: Emily Velez, The Home Depot<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-bullseye\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Implementing Analytics <\/h3> <p>Practical applications of new concepts and technologies being implemented within a range of business use cases.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Implementing Analytics Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/aric-labarr\/\">Credit Modeling, Microfinance, and Improving the Lives of Families in the Developing World<\/a><br>Speaker: Aric LaBarr, North Carolina State University<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/khosto-pichka\/\">Assortment Optimization at Walmart: Business Requirements and Optimization Challenges<\/a><br>Speaker: Khosro Pichka, Walmart<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/michael-snyder\/\">Puckboard: Optimization of USAF Crew Schedules<\/a><br>Speaker: Michael Snyder, MIT Lincoln Laboratory<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/stefania-sokolowski\/\">Why We Should KISS More In Healthcare<\/a><br>Speaker: Stefania Sokolowski, Memorial Sloan Kettering<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/gwangjae-yu\/\">Samsung Uses Data-driven Approach to Manage Work-In-Process of Bottlenecks in Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations<\/a><br>Speaker: Gwangjae Yu, Samsung Electronics<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> INFORMS Prizes &amp; Special Sessions <\/h3> <p>INFORMS grants several prestigious Institute-wide prizes and awards for meritorious achievement each year. This track will feature presentations for the Wagner Prize, INFORMS Prize, and UPS George D. Smith Prize winner. Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAAA) finalists will also present. Special sessions may include presentations hosted by our Certified Analytics Professional (CAP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) Program and Women in OR\/MS.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the INFORMS Prizes & Special Sessions Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/marisa-wheeling-ciesluk\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Amplify Your Voice: Mastering Communication Habits for More Impact and Influence<\/a><\/p> <p>Speaker: Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, MWC Leadership<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/shaun-doheney\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">An Overview of the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Program<\/a><br>Speaker: Shaun Doheney, CAP, Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/shaun-doheney\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Certified Analytics Professional Exam (CAP) Practice Exam Question Session<\/a><br>Speaker: Shaun Doheney, CAP, Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/iaaa-finalists\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAAA)<\/a><br>IAAA Finalists<\/p> <p>Master Modeler Competition 2024 Academic &amp; Practitioner Winners<br>Academia Winners: Sindhoora Prakash and Yuki Kathuria, University of Massachusetts Amherst<br>Industry Winner:Luis Daniel Guerrero Gomez, IDATA GLOBAL<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/agenda\/inclusive-workplaces\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Panel - Inclusive Workplaces: What Do They (or Should They) Look Like for the Analytics &amp; ORMS Industry?<br><\/a>Moderator: Elena Gerstmann, INFORMS<br>Panelists:\u00a0Shannon Browning, Haskell; Afi Harrington, U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration; Emmy Smith, AWS; Nick Ulmer, CANA; Bill Christian, Paygevity<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/agenda\/veterans-in-analytics\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Panel - Veterans in Analytics: Bridging Perspectives for Success<\/a><br>Moderator: Nick Ulmer, CAP, CANA<br>Panelists: Warren Hearnes, formerly Best Buy; Jen Walston, Disney Decision Science &amp; Integration; Andy Garrick, JDSAT, Inc.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jeff-cohen\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Public Affairs &amp; Advocacy in the Analytics Landscape<\/a><br>Speaker: Jeff Cohen, INFORMS<br>Speaker: Ashley Smith, INFORMS<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-shipping-fast\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Logistics <\/h3> <p>Practical applications of analytics within complex logistics use cases to improve effectiveness and efficiency.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Logistics\u00a0Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/james-bode\/\">LoadMax \u2013 3D Freight Loading Optimization<\/a><br>Speaker: James Bode, Johnson &amp; Johnson<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/puneet-gupta\/\">Re-Inventing Demand Forecasting Using Causal AI<\/a><br>Speaker: Puneet Gupta, Cisco Systems<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/francesca-koron\/\">Integrating Technician Scheduling: A Microsoft VBA Approach<\/a><br>Speaker: Francesca Koron, Durst Image Technology<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/polly-mitchell-guthrie\/\">Making AI-Powered Forecasts Useful to Supply Chains<\/a><br>Speaker: Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, Kinaxis<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/akash-sharma\/\">From Theory to Practice: Bringing Generative AI Products to the Energy Industry<\/a><br>Speaker: Akash Sharma, Enverus<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-robot\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Machine Learning &amp; AI <\/h3> <p>The Machine Learning &amp; AI track explores the transformative power of ML and AI in various industries. In an era where data-driven decision-making reigns supreme, machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies have become pivotal. Industries are leveraging these innovations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight across a spectrum of applications.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Machine Learning & AI Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/louis-chen\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">On the Adversarial Robustness of Benjamini-Hochberg<\/a><br>Speaker: Louis Chen, Naval Postgraduate School<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jimmy-ledbetter\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">AI and BI - Working in Tandem<\/a><br>Speaker: Jimmy Ledbetter, Quisitive<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/segev-wasserkrug\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Leveraging Large Language Models in Analytics Practice: Opportunities, Challenges and Best Practice<\/a>s<br>Speaker: Segev Wasserkrug, IBM Research\u00a0<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/lili-zhang\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Imbalanced Data Problems, Methods, and Applications\u00a0<br><\/a>Speaker: Lili Zhang,\u00a0Hewlett Packard Enterprise<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/zhiwei-zhu\/\">Generative AI\u2019s Enduring Significance to Analytics and Data Science<\/a><br>Speaker: Zhiwei Zhu, Purdue University<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-eye\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Predictive Analytics <\/h3> <p>Predictive methods continue to yield practical business benefit, in use cases involving improved predictions of system or customer behavior, or combined with optimization methods to prescribe high-impact actions. Talks in this track showcase the decisions framed, analytics applied and results obtained.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Predictive Analytics Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jessica-pearson\/\">Mining Qualitative Data for Insights: Using machine learning to build an NLP model for workplace design using open-ended survey comments<\/a><br>Speaker: Jessica Pearson, Gensler<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/prateek-shrivastava\/\">Enhanced Association Rules Mining in Predictive Maintenance<\/a><br>Speaker: Prateek Shrivastava, Cummins<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/mark-zais\/\">iMPOWER: Innovating Misinformation Analysis with AI and Semi-Supervised Machine Learning<\/a><br>Speaker: Mark Zais, Integration Innovation Inc (i3)<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/wei-zhang\/\">Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Marketing: Whether, When, What and How<\/a><br>Speaker: Wei Zhang, Iowa State University<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-handshake\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Soft Skills <\/h3> <p>An often overlooked aspect of successful implementation, critical soft skills can make or break a project's ability to create real organizational impact.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Soft Skills Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/john-eric-bonilla\/\">Soft Skills for Data Scientists: Mastering the Art of Human Algorithms<\/a><br>Speaker: John-Eric Bonilla, California Franchise Tax Board<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/michael-gorman\/\">Know Your Place! Cultural Trips and Traps in Applied Modeling<\/a><br>Speaker: Michael Gorman, University of Dayton<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/d-terry-rawls\/\">Communication Skills for Succeeding in Analytics<\/a><br>Speaker: D Terry Rawls, Strategic Transitions Group<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/efrain-rosemberg\/\">Mindful Organizing as a Determinant of Collective Forecasting Performance<\/a><br>Speaker: Efrain Rosemberg, Microsoft<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/nancy-zupick\/\">How to Lose Control of Your Project in 10 Easy Steps<\/a><br>Nancy Zupick, Arena Simulation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-truck-moving\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Supply Chain <\/h3> <p>Supply chain leaders discuss a rapidly transforming ecosystem shaped by a proliferation of data applications for management, logistics, and resiliency. The AI revolution is pushing rapid application of affiliated emerging concepts and technologies across supply chain and logistics. Decision support tools and machine learning technologies are disrupting business and driving new policies, products, services, and channels to increase revenue. During this track, industry leaders will share how they are delivering practical AI solutions to maximize efficiency and minimize business disruption.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Supply Chain Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/lora-cecere\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">What Drives Value in the Value Chain?<\/a> <br>Speaker: Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights LLC<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/gary-godding\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Application of Advanced Analytics and AI in the Sourcing Supply Chain<\/a><br>Speaker: Gary Godding, Intel Corporation<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/george-runger\/\">AI for Operations\u2014Without Language or Images<\/a><br>Speaker: George Runger, Arizona State University<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/lalit-wadhwa\/\">A Factory Approach to Generating an ROI Stream with AI in Supply Chain <\/a><br>Speaker: Lalit Wadhwa, Encora<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/reece-wooten\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Supply Chain Optimization at Chevron<\/a><br>Speaker: Reece Wooten, Chevron<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-network-wired\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Supply Chain Analytics <\/h3> <p>Practical applications of new concepts and technologies being implemented within supply chain analytics programs to maximize efficiencies while minimizing business disruptions.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>View Speakers in the Supply Chain Analytics Track<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/braulio-brunaud\/\">A Gentle Path Towards Stochastic Optimization for Strategic Capacity Management in the Medical Devices Industry<\/a><br>Speaker: Braulio Brunaud, Johnson &amp; Johnson<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/vikas-garg\/\">Multi-objective Multi Solve Semiconductor Manufacturing Capacity Planning in Front End Operations<\/a><br>Speaker: Vikas Garg, Micron Technology<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/sanjay-gupta\/\">Significant Impact to a Manufacturing Firm Bottom Line via Spend Analytics<\/a><br>Speaker: Sanjay Gupta, Imbed Biosciences<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/joshua-hale\/\">A Comprehensive Approach to Safety Stock Optimization in E-Commerce<\/a><br>Speaker: Joshua Hale, Chewy<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/cheng-seong-khor\/\">Integrating LNG Value Chain via Mixed-Integer Planning and Scheduling Optimization<\/a><br>Speaker: Cheng Seong Khor, Petronas Digital<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.50px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#003087\" stroke-width=\"3\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 2px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"#003087\" \/> <\/svg> <em style=\"color:#ffffff\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-laptop-code\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <h3> Technology Showcases <\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/tracks\/technology-showcases\/#\">Technology Showcases<\/a> from participating exhibitors are 50-minute, theater-style sessions that provide educational information and case studies on relevant analytics concepts using their products and services.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001077"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396"}],"version-history":[{"count":235,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6937,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/396\/revisions\/6937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}