THE PRACTICAL OPTIMIZATION SPRINT

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Immerse yourself in a 5-day sprint filled with activities focused on applying OR in practice. Get ready to learn how Operations Research projects are executed in real-life and be part of shaping the future with mORe OR.

Registration is no longer possible since the challenge is already running. See you on the next challenge!

SEP 30th | OPTIMIZATION | FREE | ONLINE

By participating, you

🗞 receive useful career tips and tricks

🎓 connect with 4 experts in 4 industries

📣 contribute to democratizing optimization

🏅 learn while having fun and winning prizes

💡 discover optimization insights from a practical perspective

Day you're gone,

day you're lost

The sprint starts on Sep 30th, are you going to miss it?

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P.S. This sprint won't be repeated.

Prizes

250 euro (Bluecrux)

1st place

200 euro (Bluecrux)

2nd place

150 euro (Bluecrux)

3rd place

Slim backpack and super healthy olive oil (Gurobi)

4th place

Cozy blanket, two T-shirts, RFID passport holder, and a warm beanie cap (Nextmv)

5th place

Snuggly sweater, booklet, mints, travel goodies (Bluecrux)

6th place

Warm sweater, booklet, mints, travel goodies (Bluecrux)

7th place

Cheerful T-shirt and a water bottle (Gurobi)

8th place

Joyful T-shirt and a water bottle (Gurobi)

9th place

Colorful umbrella and a water bottle (Gurobi)

10th place

Agenda

(the live sessions will be hosted at 19:00 CEST, but don't worry if you cannot attend: we'll record and share it)

Monday

Sep 30th

Start of the Burrito Optimization Game

Kick off the week with the Burrito Optimization Game, a hands-on activity designed to challenge your problem-solving abilities and introduce you to the fun world of optimization.RSVP →

Tuesday

Oct 1st

Video Interview: Leading Expert in Optimization

Get inspired by a video interview featuring a leader in Operations Research from Amazon.

Gain valuable insights into the complexities of implementing optimization on a large scale.

  • How to deal with problem ambiguity at the beginning of a project

  • How to manage project progress for customer success

  • What tools, knowledge, and soft skills are important for a career in ORRSVP →

Wednesday

Oct 2nd

Playbook of Practical Operations Research

Explore the Playbook of Practical Operations Research, a detailed guide that will provide you with a robust toolkit of:

  • strategies,

  • methodologies,

  • and best practices

for addressing complex challenges in your optimization projects.RSVP →

Thursday

Oct 3rd

Live Zoom Session: End-to-End Optimization Projects

Participate in a live Zoom session where you can ask questions to the authors of the Playbook.

Share your experiences in scoping, formulating, solving, and deploying optimization solutions, and receive feedback from the organizers of the optimization sprint.

Friday

Oct 4th

Live Zoom Session: Career Panel & Closing Remark

Conclude the week with a live Career Panel on Zoom.

We will share personal insights about our Operations Research journey, industry trends, and strategies for thriving in this dynamic field.

How do you get the points?

You collect points by taking action. You must be signed up!

(the buttons to collect the points will be included in the emails)

3 points for signing up for the sprint

2+2 points for sharing + commenting the initial announcement - 16th September

2+2 points for sharing + commenting the reminder announcement - 23rd September

1+1 points each day for sharing on LinkedIn + commenting the challenge of the day

5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 points for top 15 participants on Burrito Optimization Game

1 point for joining each live Zoom session

2 points for sharing feedback with us in a short form at the end of the sprint

2 points for sharing a testimonial at the end of the sprint

Meet the creators

Welcome to the optimization sprint!

Borja Menéndez

PhD, Lead OR Engineer @ Trucksters

Cristina Radu

PhD, Entrepreneur

Carlos Zetina

PhD, Decision Science @ Amazon

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FAQ

Find quick answers to common questions about the conference.

When are the winners announced?

On Monday the 7th October.

Can I sponsor future challenges?

Yes, of course! Contact us via the orange button.

Can I contribute with my expertise in future events?

We are actively looking for other OR professionals to collaborate with. Please contact us via the orange button.

Will there be more challenges in the future?

Of course :).