2026 INFORMS Career Fair
Job Seekers
Meet recruiters, schedule conversations, and explore roles across academia, industry, and government at the INFORMS Annual Meeting
Whether you’re entering the job market or taking your next big step, students through experience professionals, our Career Fair puts you face-to-face with hiring managers and decision-makers from leading organizations recruiting in analytics, OR, data science, AI, and machine learning.
Career Fair & Networking Day: Sunday, November 1, 10am–6pm
Interviews: Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, 8am–5pm
San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Golden Gate Ballroom C, B2 Level
INFORMS CAREER FAIR
New for 2026: RESERVE YOUR SUNDAY CAREER FAIR SESSION
Advance session reservation is required to attend the Career Fair on Sunday, November 1. Select one of five limited-capacity sessions and pick up your color-coded wristband outside Golden Gate Ballroom C, B2 Level, before entering.
Annual Meeting registration and Career Center attendee registration do not reserve your Sunday session.
Each attendee may reserve one session only. Your wristband is valid only for the session selected and must be worn for admission.
HOW TO REGISTER
- Step #1 – Register for the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting registration is required to participate in the Career Fair.
- Step #2 – Reserve one Sunday Career Fair session. Use the separate session reservation form to select one of the five limited-capacity sessions on Sunday, November 1. Each attendee may reserve one session only.
- Step #3 – Create or update your Career Center job seeker account. Visit the INFORMS Career Center and select Register or Sign In. Complete your profile and upload an up-to-date, searchable resume so participating employers can discover you.
- Step #4 – Identify yourself as a Career Fair job seeker. Visit the Career Center Events page, open the 2026 Annual Meeting Career Fair, and select Register as an Attendee. This makes your profile available to participating employers and allows you to review openings and respond to interview requests. It does not reserve admission to the Sunday Career Fair.
- Step #5 – Pick up and wear your session wristband. On Saturday or Sunday, visit the Career Fair attendee check-in area outside Golden Gate Ballroom C on the B2 Level. Your color-coded wristband is required for admission and is valid only for the session you selected.
- Step #6 – Bring printed copies of your resume. Some employers may request a printed resume in addition to reviewing your digital profile. Complimentary printing will not be available onsite, so print your copies before arriving.
- Step #7 – Optional: Register for virtual career support. If you would like a virtual resume review or career coaching session, register for either or both programs. Sessions are ongoing through November 30 and are not limited to one appointment.
WHY PARTICIPATE
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Gain priority access to recruiters and job openings across academia, industry, and government.
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Schedule 1:1 conversations and make lasting impressions in real time.
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See job postings from participating employers and follow up after the event.
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Participate in a virtual resume review or coaching session starting in September prior to the Career Fair (see registration links below).
FREE WORKSHOP: STAND OUT AT THE CAREER FAIR
You won’t be the only qualified candidate in the room—you’ll be one of hundreds. Learn from personal branding expert Vanessa Errecarte, bestselling author of Valuable & Visible and UC Davis educator, about how to build a personal brand that gets you remembered by recruiters, not just seen.
How to Be Distinctive and Earn Credibility in the Age of AI Sameness
The virtual workshop took place Monday, September 22. Watch the workshop video below:
TIPS & REMINDERS: WHAT TO DO IN ADVANCE
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Ensure your talent profile is completed, and your up-to-date resume is uploaded. Participating employers will have access to the resume database.
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Research the companies you’re interested in interviewing with. Be ready to discuss your education, skill sets, and past experiences and how you can help the employers you meet.
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Print extra copies of your resume if you plan to share paper copies on site. INFORMS does not offer on-site printing and hotel options may be limited.
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Come rested and ready to make a great first impression.
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Follow up with a thank-you email after interviews. If you do a resume review/coaching session, send a thank-you note to your volunteer reviewer/coach.
Get Free Career Help Before You Apply
Virtual Resume Review & Career Coaching
Get free, one-on-one help from experienced INFORMS members, before, during, or after the Career Fair.
Career Coaching — A short conversation on interview prep, career direction, personal branding, or employer conversations. About 30 minutes, matched with a coach based on your background and goals. One conversation or a few, your call.
Resume Review — Expert feedback on your resume’s clarity, structure, and impact. Choose an Academic or Industry track. About 30 minutes, live or in writing ahead of a scheduled discussion.
Registration is open now through 11/30. Sign up anytime. Sessions are ongoing and not limited to a single slot.
2026 Academic Job Search Panel Information
Academic Job Search Panel
Monday, November 2
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time
Location: Marriott Marquis-Sierra A (5th Floor)
Moderator
Priyank Arora
Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
Panelists
- Elif Akcali, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, University of Florida
- Auyon Siddiq, Anderson School of Management, UCLA
- Xian Yu. Department of Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University
- Soh Hyun Cho, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Industry Job Search Panel
Monday, November 2
2:45–4:00pm Pacific Time
Location: Marriott Marquis-Sierra A (5th Floor)
Moderator
Carrie Beam, Ph.D.
Academic Director, Masters of Science in Business Analytics Program, UC Davis
Panelists
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Xiaohui Xiong
Chevron -
Cecilia ODonnell
Data Driven Supply Chain, LLC -
Maral Shahmizad
Delta Air Lines - Vinod Cheriyan
Stitch Fix
- Laksh Suryanarayanan
Bill.com
2026 INFORMS Career Fair Participating Employers *
(* as of 10/20/2026; check back for updates)
- Amazon
- Anhui University of Science and Technology
- Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Arizona State University, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI)
- China Europe International Business School
- Concentra
- CSULB, IS Department, California State University, Long Beach
- Department of Decision Analytics and Operations, City University of Hong Kong
- Department of Decisions, Operations and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University
- Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Department of Systems Engineering, The City University of Hong Kong
- Donghua University
- Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Institute of Supply Chain Analytics, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
- Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (TEC Monterrey)
- Lyft
- McKinsey
- Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington
- Sabanci Business School
- School of Economics and Management, University of Science & Technology Beijing
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
- SKEMA Business School
- Texas Tech University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CHUK Shenzhen)
- The Walt Disney Company
- University of Missouri
- University of Science and Technology of China
- UNSW Business School, School of Information Systems and Technology Management
- USC, Daniel J Epstein Dept of Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Wm Michael Barnes ’64, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University
For all attendees:
Please help us ensure a fair and inclusive event. Career Fair is structured to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all participants. To maintain the event’s integrity and benefits for all, INFORMS strongly discourages employers and job seekers from engaging in formal recruiting and interviewing outside of scheduled Career Fair events and activities. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Tom Fink at [email protected].
