The Symposium Advisory Committee of the Mathematical Optimization Society issues a call to local groups for pre-proposals to organize and host ISMP 2027, the 26th triennial International Symposium on Mathematical Programming. ISMP is the flagship event of our society, regularly gathering over one thousand scientists from around the world. The conference is usually held in or around the month of August. Hosting ISMP provides a vital service to the mathematical optimization community and often has a lasting effect on the visibility of the hosting institution. ISMP 2024 will be held in Montréal, Canada, July 21–26. By tradition, ISMP 2027 should be held outside North America.

Preliminary bids for hosting ISMP 2027 will be examined by the Symposium Advisory Committee, which will then issue invitations for detailed bids. The final decision will be made at the Montréal ISMP.

Your preliminary bid should be brief and contain information pertaining to the location, facilities, accommodation, transportation, and likely local organizers.

Further information can be obtained from any member of the committee. The deadline for preliminary bids is February 15, 2024. Please address your bids to William Cook (bico@uwaterloo.ca).

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