AIROYoung 2025

About AIROYoung

We are pleased to invite you to the 9th AIROYoung Workshop. After the workshops held in Rome (2017, 2019, 2022), Cosenza (2018), Bozen (2020), Milan (2023), and Rende (2024), and the online version organized in 2021, the 9th Edition of AIROYoung Workshop, with the title “Shaping a Sustainable Future in the Era of Big Data” will be held in Pavia (Italy), at Università degli Studi di Pavia from the 26th to the 28th of February 2025.

Shaping a Sustainable Future in the Era of Big Data

Optimization and Data Science have emerged as hot topics in recent years, as businesses and researchers seek to maximize efficiency and extract valuable insights from vast amounts of data. These fields are at the forefront of technological advancements, driving innovation and shaping the future of various industries. Additionally, these disciplines are vital in addressing the complex challenges of the future. From optimizing resource allocation and supply chain management to tackling climate change and healthcare optimization, these fields offer powerful tools and methodologies to tackle the multifaceted problems of the future.

Important Dates

Nov 27, 2024 - Registration and Grant Application opening
Jan 3, 2025 - Abstract submission deadline
Jan 20, 2025 - Notification of Acceptance
Feb 8, 2025 - Speaker Confirmation & Proof of Travel

Thanks to the financial support offered by AIRO and our sponsors, we are able to provide 10 GRANTS to cover accommodation expenses for the entire event. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to participants who:

Present their work at the Workshop,
Indicate their interest in applying for the grant during the registration process,
Are current or prospective AIRO members.

In order for a grant to be confirmed, it is required to send proofs of AIRO membership and travel booking to ayw2025@unipv.it no later than February 8th, 2025.

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Invited Speakers

Ruth Misener

Professor

Department of Computing, Imperial College London

Luca Maria Gambardella

Full Professor

Faculty of Informatics, Università della Svizzera Italiana

Neil Yorke-Smith

Associate Professor

Faculty of EEMCS, Delft University of Technology

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Registration and Awards

Registration

Registrations will open the 27th of November, 2024. During the registration you will be asked to apply for the accomodation grant (if needed).

Abstract Submission

Abstracts must be sent by the 3rd of January, 2025 by clicking the button below. The notification of acceptance will be given by the 20th of January, 2025.

Submit abstract

We are pleased to announce two awards that will recognize high quality contributions at the workshop.

OPTIT "OR in practice" Presentation Prize: This award recognizes the best talk, focusing on research related to a real-world application (pure methodological or theoretical presentations are excluded).
To apply for the award, you must indicate your candidature during the abstract submission. You will then be required to submit the slides used for your talk by February 20 via a link that will be provided at a later date after the closing of abstract submission.

Fedegari Best Poster Prize: This award recognizes the best contribution in the Poster Session. The application is automatic upon submission of a poster abstract.

Winners will be awarded on February 28 during the Closing Session with a certificate and a monetary prize. More details will be provided in the coming weeks.

Venue

How To Get Here

The proposed venue for the workshop is Aula Scarpa at the University of Pavia. The precise address is Corso Strada Nuova 65, ground floor. This venue is a 15-minute walk from Pavia train station.
In Milan, there are three different airports, all of which are connected to the center of Milan:

Linate: You can use metro line M4 (blue) to reach Milano Dateo station. Additionally, there are bus options available, which you can check here: Linate Bus Options.
Malpensa: We suggest taking the "Malpensa Express," which directly arrives at Milano Centrale. You can purchase tickets here: Malpensa Express Tickets.
Orio al Serio: We recommend using the OrioShuttle to reach Milano Centrale. More information can be found at OrioShuttle. Other services can be found at the following link: Bergamo Airport Bus Services.

From Milano Dateo, Milano Repubblica or Milano Porta Venezia, you can take the S13 (“Passante” - two per hour). From Milano Centrale and back, you can take Intercity 637 (one per hour) or regional trains. Another option is to go to Milano Rogoredo using metro line M3. From there, several options can lead you to Pavia.

By Plane

For attendees arriving by plane, please note that Pavia can be easily reached from Milan in several ways. You can book your flight using the following link

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