{"id":5,"date":"2024-10-15T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:00:39","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5\" data-postid=\"5\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"p7t7772\" id=\"homepage-intro\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_p7t7772 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_o2xf585 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_z7nv426\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_4d5f426 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_uwhe986   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"home-intro-left\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1><strong>Welcome to the 2026 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h3><strong>More Than a Conference \u2014 A New Way to Think<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Sharpen your skills, broaden your horizons and accelerate your career at Analytics+, where data meets decision-making. Network and swap ideas with the most accomplished professionals in the field of advanced analytics.<\/p>\n<p><b>Join us <span data-teams=\"true\">April 12\u201314, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center located in National Harbor, MD. <\/span><\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_ziak377 buttons-horizontal outline  large circle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#why-attend\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Learn More                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_kwsm329 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jw9r202   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Experience the Decision Centric Mindset<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_as3d293 video-top  video-autoplay\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_local_video\">\n                \n                    \n                    <div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-5-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" loop autoplay muted preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/2026_Analytics.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/2026_Analytics.mp4\">https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/2026_Analytics.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n                    \n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_yzr8524   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"playlist-cta\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Analytics isn\u2019t the goal. Decisions are.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a7BhZYd2Qi8&amp;list=PLuvtfhwcPzCQDegRtAivZk8xW1ne113mP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dive into the decision\u2011centric mindset in this playlist.<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1qbd597 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_rsh6597 first\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_mem3597 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"why-attend\" data-css_id=\"i9i844\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row row-who-should-attend fullwidth_row_container tb_has_section tb_section-why-attend tb_i9i844 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_uxkv44 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tp22599   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"what-to-expect\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Why Should You Attend Analytics+?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4w1g173 centered-text-section  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: left\">Because you are an ambitious professional, eager to share your insights and learn from the best.<\/p>\n<p>Because you have a nagging suspicion that advanced analytics has reached only a small fraction of its potential, and you want to help change that.<\/p>\n<p>Because you will learn to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frame problems differently<\/li>\n<li>Explore decisions as design<\/li>\n<li>See analytics as not only a technical skill, but as a way of engaging with the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Many conferences teach you how to use tools,<br><strong>Analytics+ teaches you how to think differently.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_4vph284 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"keynote\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/squiggly-500x45.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"45\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10429\" title=\"squiggly\" alt=\"squiggly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/squiggly-500x45.png 500w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/squiggly-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/squiggly-768x71.png 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/squiggly.png 783w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_fsko375\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_knq0375 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_tm9s549 image-right bordered  auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/speaker\/scott-taylor\/\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Scott_Taylor_featured.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10440\" title=\"Scott_Taylor_featured\" alt=\"Scott Taylor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Scott_Taylor_featured.jpg 500w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Scott_Taylor_featured-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Scott_Taylor_featured-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ez4t358 image-center   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo-250x53.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"53\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10475\" title=\"Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo\" alt=\"Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo-250x53.png 250w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo-200x43.png 200w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo-409x88.png 409w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_Full_Color_Roundtable_Logo.png 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_nye0986 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_mq2p360   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Day 1 Keynote Speaker<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4ebd669   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>Scott Taylor<\/h4>\n<p><em>The Data Whisperer<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_5p7n496 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-5p7n496-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-5p7n496-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-5p7n496-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-5p7n496-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_ipe3513\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_b0fk513 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0ypz513   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer, is a leading voice in data storytelling for data management, championing the &#8220;strategic WHY&#8221; over the technical \u201cHOW.\u201d After decades in enterprise data, he is now a full-time content creator who shares his expertise across events, videos, podcasts, and even puppet shows. Known for his \u201cfear of NOT public speaking,\u201d he is a sought-after keynoter and has been recognized by DataIQ, <span style=\"font-style: italic\">CDO Magazine<\/span>, and Dataversity as one of the industry\u2019s most dynamic, inspiring, and engaging communicators.<\/p>\n<p>His book, <span style=\"font-style: italic\">Telling Your Data Story,<\/span> provides a practical framework for crafting a business-accessible narrative that secures executive sponsorship, stakeholder support, and ongoing funding for data initiatives. Scott lives in Black Rock, CT, where he enjoys kayaking, juggling pins, and blowing square bubbles.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_zn9c499\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_77xz499 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_kfu2499 image-right bordered  auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/speaker\/scott-taylor\/\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Cynthia_Rudin_300.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10787\" title=\"Cynthia_Rudin_300\" alt=\"Scott Taylor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Cynthia_Rudin_300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Cynthia_Rudin_300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_hper274 image-center   auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-10803\" title=\"Analytics_Society_Logo\" alt=\"Analytics_Society_Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo.jpg 715w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo-422x40.jpg 422w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo-477x43.jpg 477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_mojt499 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7dq5499   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Day 2 Keynote Speaker<\/strong><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_f1qu499   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>Cynthia Rudin<\/h4>\n<p><i>Duke University<\/i><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_0r5v499 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-0r5v499-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-0r5v499-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-0r5v499-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-0r5v499-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_z13a499\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_c723499 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_aw4w499   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Cynthia Rudin is the Gilbert, Louis, and Edward Lehrman Distinguished Professor in Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. She works in interpretable machine learning, and aims to design predictive models that people can understand. She is the recipient of the IJCAI-25 John McCarthy Award, the 2024 INFORMS Society on Data Mining Prize, the 2022 AAAI Squirrel AI Award for Artificial Intelligence for the Benefit of Humanity, the INFORMS Innovative Applications in Analytics Award, and is a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_tkvl616\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_dwag616 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ubwc134   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        \t<div class=\"tracks-list\">\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/\">Tracks<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#ai-governance\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-balance-scale\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-balance-scale\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">AI Governance<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\"><p><p>As AI moves from pilots to production, organizations need practical ways to measure performance and risk while staying ready for governance requirements. This track focuses on real-world methods for balancing security, safety, customer impact, and operational efficiency through the right evaluation and measurement practices. Sessions also cover how to build effective AI governance with clear inventories, leadership support, and streamlined processes that reduce risk while enabling responsible AI adoption.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#analytics-+-decision-making\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-chart-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-chart-line\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">Analytics + Decision-Making<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\">\n\n\n<p>Decision Analytics is at the forefront of transforming how organizations approach complex challenges and strategic planning. This track focuses on the advanced methodologies and frameworks that support effective decision-making, helping leaders optimize choices in uncertain environments. Gain insights into how analytics can refine decision processes, enhance strategic clarity, and drive impactful outcomes. Whether you\u2019re looking to improve operational efficiency or navigate high-stakes scenarios, this track offers cutting-edge approaches to mastering the art of decision-making in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#analytics-ecosystem\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-atom\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-atom\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">Analytics Ecosystem<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\">\n\n\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. Within 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>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#analytics-in-practice\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-link\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">Analytics in Practice<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\"><p><p>This track features real-world examples of analytics, O.R., and AI delivering measurable impact in operational settings. Sessions cover how to evaluate and communicate AI ROI, build data foundations and readiness to reduce failure in AI transformations, and connect governance and compliance goals to technical controls that work in practice. Attendees will also hear applied decision intelligence examples, including model orchestration in real-time power systems, and rigorous experimentation approaches for measuring true marketing effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#analytics-leadership\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-compass\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-compass\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">Analytics Leadership<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\"><p><p>This track brings together visionary analytics leaders to share strategies for success. 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Since its inception, cumulative benefits from Edelman finalist projects have topped $419 billion. Edelman finalist teams have improved organizational efficiency, increased profits, brought better products to consumers, helped foster peace negotiations, and saved lives. 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Sessions examine responsible use of personal data, combining machine learning with expert judgment in high\u2011stakes decision environments, and building trust between people and models. Topics also include team effectiveness in distributed workplaces, detecting workforce data anomalies, and evolving operating models for people analytics to ensure insights translate into meaningful organizational impact.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#smarter-decisions-for-a-better-world\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-globe\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-globe\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">Smarter Decisions for a Better World<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\"><p><p>This track showcases how analytics, O.R., and AI can be applied to address critical societal challenges and create positive impact at scale. Sessions highlight decision\u2011support systems for public health, food safety, biodiversity, civic engagement, and social equity, along with community\u2011centered approaches to data collection and model development. Speakers emphasize trust, ethics, and human context, demonstrating how better decision\u2011making systems can improve lives, strengthen institutions, and support a more sustainable and inclusive world.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"track-row\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/tracks\/#supply-chain\">\n\t\t<span class=\"track-row-left\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"track-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-truck-moving\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-truck-moving\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"track-row-right\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"track-name\">Supply Chain<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"track-description\">\n\n\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. 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Known for his \u201cfear of NOT public speaking,\u201d he is a sought-after keynoter and has been recognized by DataIQ, CDO Magazine, and Dataversity as one of the industry\u2019s most dynamic, inspiring, and engaging communicators.<\/p> <p>His book, Telling Your Data Story, provides a practical framework for crafting a business-accessible narrative that secures executive sponsorship, stakeholder support, and ongoing funding for data initiatives. Scott lives in Black Rock, CT, where he enjoys kayaking, juggling pins, and blowing square bubbles.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<p>Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer, is a leading voice in data storytelling for data management, championing the \"strategic WHY\" over the technical \u201cHOW.\u201d After decades in enterprise data, he is now a full-time content creator who shares his expertise across events, videos, podcasts, and even puppet shows. Known for his \u201cfear of NOT public speaking,\u201d he is a sought-after keynoter and has been recognized by DataIQ, CDO Magazine, and Dataversity as one of the industry\u2019s most dynamic, inspiring, and engaging communicators.<\/p> <p>His book, Telling Your Data Story, provides a practical framework for crafting a business-accessible narrative that secures executive sponsorship, stakeholder support, and ongoing funding for data initiatives. Scott lives in Black Rock, CT, where he enjoys kayaking, juggling pins, and blowing square bubbles.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/speaker\/scott-taylor\/\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Cynthia_Rudin_300.jpg\" title=\"Cynthia_Rudin_300\" alt=\"Scott Taylor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Cynthia_Rudin_300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Cynthia_Rudin_300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Analytics_Society_Logo\" alt=\"Analytics_Society_Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo.jpg 715w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo-422x40.jpg 422w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2026\/files\/2026\/01\/Analytics_Society_Logo-477x43.jpg 477w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Day 2 Keynote Speaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Cynthia Rudin<\/h4> <p><i>Duke University<\/i><\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>Bio<\/h4><p>Cynthia Rudin is the Gilbert, Louis, and Edward Lehrman Distinguished Professor in Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. 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