Poster Competition

The INFORMS Poster Competition recognizes outstanding poster presentations and highlights innovative research across the operations research and analytics community. Participation in the competition is optional and open to all accepted poster presenters.

Why Participate?

• Gain added visibility for your research
• Receive feedback from expert judges
• Compete for cash awards and formal recognition

Important Dates & Location

Poster Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026

Poster Session: Sunday, November 1, during the Welcome Reception

Judging Session: Sunday, November 1, during SC block

All posters will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall.

Competition Submission Requirements

To participate in the Poster Competition, presenters must submit:

• Poster title
• 250-word abstract
• PDF of the poster (required)
• 3–5 minute presentation video (required)

Judging Process

• An online judging phase will identify the top 25 posters to compete in the judging session onsite.
• Finalists will be evaluated during an onsite judging session on Sunday during the SD block.

Awards & Recognition

• 1st Place: $700
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $300

Winners will also receive a certificate and be recognized in INFORMS newsletters, OR/MS Today, INFORMS Connect, and on the INFORMS website.

Winning posters will be ribboned during the Welcome Reception. Winners will be officially announced during the Monday Plenary Session and in the Annual Meeting mobile app.

In order to receive the prize, winners are required to complete applicable tax documentation (Form W‑9 for U.S. recipients or Form W‑8BEN for international recipients).

Onsite Presentation

Authors selected for onsite judging will have a total of 15 minutes with the judges to present their work and engage in discussion.

Not Competing?

Authors who are not selected for the onsite judging session will still present their posters during the General Poster Session.

For general poster requirements and details, please visit the Poster Sessions page.