The 2026 POMS International Conference in China, hosted by Xi'an Jiaotong University and co-organized by Tianjin University, Zhejiang University, and the University of Science and Technology of China, is scheduled to be held from July 17 to 21, 2026, at the Shaanxi Hotel in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
The Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), as the most influential international academic organization in the field of production and operations management, has been dedicated to advancing global academic research and practical innovation in this discipline since its establishment. In 2018, with the authorization and approval of the POMS Board of Directors, four leading Chinese universities—Tianjin University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University, and the University of Science and Technology of China—jointly initiated the "POMS International Conference in China." From 2019 to 2025, these universities have successively hosted the conference with great success. Building on this solid foundation, the 2026 event will once again be hosted by Xi'an Jiaotong University. This conference aims to provide an even broader academic exchange platform for POM scholars nationwide and an excellent opportunity for international scholars to visit China for various forms of collaboration and exchange.
About POMS
Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) is an international professional organization representing the interests of POM professionals from around the world. The official website is: https://www.poms.org.
The purposes of the Society are:
Each annual conference offers opportunities for students, scholars, and practitioners to share knowledge through academic presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and lectures.
Expand and integrate knowledge that contributes to improved understanding and practice of production and operations management;
Disseminate information on POM to managers, scientists, educators, students, public and private organizations, national and local governments, and the general public;
Promote the improvement of POM and its teaching in manufacturing and service organizations worldwide.
Conference Scope and Theme
The 2026 POMS International Conference in China will center on the theme:
"Human-AI Collaborative Operations for a Better World."
This conference aims to explore the collaboration between humans, artificial intelligence, and machines to enhance operational effectiveness and performance, while fostering a safe, socially responsible, and sustainable society for the benefit of humanity.
Participants
Researchers and students from academia, government agencies, industries, and research centers involved in operations management are welcome to submit papers and attend.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
May 10, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline (Best Student Papers)