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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 1h

Recently we brought together the optimisation community for the annual OPTIMA Debate to explore the question: Why optimise when AI has the answers? Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event such a success! 🎥 Full Debate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2EO... #AI #OPTIMA

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are excited to announce the Student Travel Grant for OPTIMA-CON 27! Designed to support postgraduate students to attend & engage with OPTIMA-CON 27 🆕Student Travel Grant 🔷ECA Travel Grant 🔷Women in Optimisation Travel Grant Want more info? Apply now! con27.optima.org.au/grant-opport... #STEM

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Monash AI Institute has joined OPTIMA-CON 27 as a Platinum Sponsor! This partnership highlights the important intersection of optimisation and AI. An Industry Breakfast Briefing will be hosted to connect research, industry and practice. Find out more: con27.optima.org.au #AI #Optimisation

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

OPTIMA Debate 2026 is only 1 week away! Make sure you're registered! Six OPTIMA debaters tackle how much optimisation still matters in an AI‑driven world. Join us at Melbourne Connect on 10 Sept. Free and open to all. Register now: www.melbconnect.com.au/events/optim... #optimisation #ai

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

OPTIMACON 2027 (8-10 Feb) welcomes keynote speakers Prof. Kate Smith-Miles AO FAA, Dr Christina Burt, and Pascal Van Hentenryck. If you want to share your complex industrial challenge, or optimisation research you can submit an Abstracts for OPTIMACON: con27.optima.org.au/abstracts #optimisation #ai

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The OPTIMA Debate is back for 2026! Join researchers, industry experts, and students at Melbourne Connect on 10/9 for OPTIMA Debate. 6 OPTIMA debaters will discuss questions like: Why Optimise When AI Has the Answers? Free registration: www.melbconnect.com.au/events/optim... #Optimisation #AI

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Abstracts for #OPTIMACON27 are now open! Present your work, case study or optimisation challenge at OPTIMA-CON 27 in Melbourne, 8-10 February 2027. Submit your abstract and learn more: con27.optima.org.au #Optimisation #AI #MachineLearning #OperationsResearch #Conference

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text border_color="" uncode_shortcode_id="175104"] Instance Space Analysis Toolkit v0.9.0 — July 2026 Version 0.9.0 is a complete overhaul of the MATLAB ISA Toolkit, the computational engine behind the University of... optima.org.au/?p=12748

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Registrations for the OPTIMA Hackathon close soon. Join us at Melbourne Connect on 29 July to tackle this year's challenge: airport turnaround scheduling. Learn more and register: OPTIMA Hackathon 2026 #Hackathon #OperationsResearch #Optimisation #DataScience #Aviation

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

OPTIMA Online Seminar Series is open to the public - every Wednesday This week's seminar is: When the Model Says No: Understanding and Fixing Infeasibility in Practice Speaker: Hamideh Anjomshoa – @gurobioptimization.bsky.social/OPTIMA optima.org.au/wp/events/se... #optimisation #publicseminar

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our May OPTIMA Members Newsletter is out, featuring our 29 July Hackathon on airport scheduling, plus member updates, grants, events and opportunities across optimisation. mailchi.mp/optima.org.a... #OPTIMA #Optimisation #AI

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OPTIMA Members Newsletter June 2026

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

New OPTIMA seminar recordings are now live: • Bierlee — Integer Programming youtu.be/XMV-NRoZh28 • Ali — AI Scheduling at Changi Airport youtu.be/lwNlD7z4Ll8 • Wang — MPC for Water Systems youtu.be/a4pLS1BoHaA For anyone working across optimisation and applied analytics. #optimisation #impact

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

May OPTIMA Newsletter is live. Airport scheduling takes centre stage, plus member news and a thank you to Tab. Read more: mailchi.mp/optima.org.a... #Optimisation #IndustryEngagement #ResearchImpact #OperationsResearch #AI

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OPTIMA Outreach Newsletter May 2026

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

OPTIMA seminar with Hasnain Ali, PhD. Building and Validating an AI Scheduling System at Singapore Changi Airport optima.org.au/events/semin... #OperationsResearch #Optimisation #DecisionMaking #AviationIndustry

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Re-sharing for industry professionals tackling complex operational challenges. #OPTIMACON27 connects you with applied expertise in optimisation, across logistics, energy, mining, health and more. con27.optima.org.au #Optimisation #DecisionScience #OperationsResearch

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🟣 It's Int'l Women in Mathematics Day today 🟣 and we're proud to celebrate the incredible women of OPTIMA who are advancing mathematics through their research, innovation and leadership - and we stand alongside all the trailblazing women shaping the field worldwide💫 #WomenInMathematicsDay #May12WIM

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The latest OPTIMA Outreach Newsletter is out. See how our members are applying optimisation, working with industry, and making real impact. Read it here: mailchi.mp/optima.org.a... #OPTIMA #Optimisation #ResearchImpact #IndustryEngagement #OR

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OPTIMA Outreach Newsletter April 2026

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚀 OPTIMA CON 27 is live! #Optimisation, #AI & #ML meets real‑world impact! Connecting industry, researchers & emerging talent with 💎45+ talks • industry case studies • hands‑on workshops •networking. Explore the conference👉 con27.optima.org.au #OPTIMACON27 #IndustryEngagement #AppliedResearch

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Monash Information Technology @monash-infotech.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Delighted to have Dr Terrence Mak interviewed on Phoenix TV, shedding greater light on the impact of rising fuel prices on the adoption of EVs in Australia. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgw0-zn_JXw

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📥 Inside the latest OPTIMA Newsletter, we're feeling ⚡energised⚡ and inspired by the conversations on how #optimisation is driving real world solutions. Catch up as we announce new seminars and share opportunities in optimisation. mailchi.mp/optima.org.a...

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Monash Information Technology @monash-infotech.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

In case you missed it, Dr Terence Mak from Monash Energy Institute was interviewed on SBS Cantonese about Australia's progress in green energy and how it can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJVWS44ch4g #SBS #energy

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

What a day! ⚡️ Still buzzing from our workshop last week exploring how optimisation is powering smarter decisions across the healthcare system! Thanks to Prof. Chris Bain, Michel Hulzebos, Dave Scerri, Dr. Amir Abdollahi & Prof. Andreas Ernst. #digitalhealth #optimisation #innovation #OPTIMA

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

💡5 experts. One powerful conversation. 🚀 Optimisation for Health Solutions brings leaders redefining healthcare—from #DigitalHealth & system‑level #optimisation in government to #OptimisationResearch & #AppliedOptimisation in industry. 🔗 go.unimelb.edu.au/5xp2 📅 25 Mar @melbconnect.bsky.social

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Monash Information Technology @monash-infotech.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our Digital Health lead Professor Chris Bain is speaking at the @optima-arc.bsky.social workshop, sharing how optimisation technologies are enhancing healthcare systems for better patient outcomes. Register to attend: optima.org.au/outreach-and-events/o…

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The speaker line up is confirmed for workshop: Optimisation for Health Solutions. Join leading experts from academia, industry and government. 25 March, Melbourne optima.org.au/outreach-and... #digitalhealth #optimisation #healthcare #FREE

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our February OPTIMA Members Newsletter is out. Highlights include new research results, member achievements, upcoming training, and updates from our industry partners. Catch up here: mailchi.mp/optima.org.a... #OPTIMA #Optimisation #STEM #ResearchCommunity #PhDTraining

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OPTIMA Members Newsletter February 2026

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Optimisation for Health Solutions: Driving Efficiency and Quality Through Better Decisions Date: 25 March 2026 Time: 13:30 – 17:00 (Main Event) | 17:00 – 18:00 (Networking) Location: Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 🔗 Register here: events.humanitix.com/optimisation... #health

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Optimisation for Health Solutions: Driving Efficiency and Quality Through Better Decisions

This session will showcase successful case studies and share advances in optimisation techniques aimed at improving industry efficiencies.

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Following the success of OPTIMA‑CON 2024, the conference will return as a key forum in the science of decision making, bringing together researchers and industry. Stay informed by joining our mailing list go.unimelb.edu.au/t898 #OPTIMA #OPTIMACON #Optimisation #Research #DecisionMaking #Events

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It's a wrap on 2025! Get into our Dec newsletter - reflect, celebrate, & look towards 2026. PLUS find new opportunities, research highlights, upcoming events in #optimisation. mailchi.mp/optima.org.a... OPTIMA member? Check your inbox for the member version with more! #OptimisationNews #Research

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We are winding down for 2025, but we’re not quite finished yet! Read the latest OPTIMA newsletter and catch up on the latest, including: ✅ Jobs 📣 Opportunities ▶️ and our most-watched seminars to catch up on now: mailchi.mp/def45d79c011... #optimisation #OptimisationNews #OptimisationResearch

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OPTIMA Newsletter November 2025

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

📣 OPTIMA Seminar - Christina Burt (Fortescus) will be presenting: Using LLMs to deliver optimisation solutions 💡 Curious about the future of AI-driven optimisation? You a researcher, industry professional or tech enthusiast? 👉 optima.org.au/events/semin... 📅 Wed 26 Nov, 4pm AEDT #Optimisation #GenAI

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🚀Only 2 more left in our 2025 Seminar Series! Wed 4pm (AEDT) Zoom: 19th- Prof Peter Stuckey | OPTIMA/Monash Uni 💡There are no integers in discrete optimisation optima.org.au/events/semin... 26th - Christina Burt | Fortescue 💡Using LLMs to deliver optimisation solutions optima.org.au/events/semin...

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Fully funded PhD (not OPTIMA): University of Adelaide Collaborative AI-Based Optimisation for Sustainable Resource Extraction (copper & gold mining). Apply by 17 Nov 2025 researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/anet... adelaideuni.edu.au/research/res... #PhD #Optimisation #Mining #Adelaide

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our latest OPTIMA newsletter is out! Packed with optimisation insights, events, conferences, jobs & success stories from across research & industry. Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/01af725153f1... #optimisation #AI #OR #research #industry

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OPTIMA Members Newsletter October 2025

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Smarter Decision-Making in Action: Planning & Scheduling for Road Transport & Logistics Optimisation Workshop 10 Nov 2025 in Melbourne, to explore how optimisation is transforming transport & logistics. optima.org.au/outreach-and... #ICAPS2025 #Logistics #TransportOptimisation #AI

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Congrats to Septiana for winning the OPTIMA Student Showreel Competition! 🎉 Her reel explored how optimisation, smart tech, and data-driven decisions can transform healthcare. Great seeing fresh ideas that reimagine patient care and efficiency. Watch her video here - youtu.be/iYiTtL68ZXc #OPTIMA

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Septiana Septiana OPTIMA Student Showreel Competition Winner

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

OPTIMA is hosting a workshop focused on real-world optimisation in road transport! We have free industry tickets available. Date: 10 November 2025 08:30 - 12:30 Location: Melbourne Connect, Carlton, VIC Workshop details optima.org.au/icaps-smart-... #ICAPS2025 #TransportOptimisation

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

⚡️Fiery speeches to quirky anecdotes, the @melbconnect.bsky.social #MCIW2025 OPTIMA Debate had it all! Last week, our teams tackled the motion: We Shouldn’t Optimise Everything – Imperfection is Humanity’s Best Feature. Catch it all: youtu.be/3xHtgVqFiXw?... #Optimisation #OPTIMA #OptimisationEthics

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

OPTIMA Newsletter – July 2025 is here! Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/33b88ed1255a... #OPTIMA #ResearchCommunity #Events #Opportunities #Newsletter

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

📬 Bold ideas & brilliant minds, the OPTIMA Debate returns, challenging if imperfection might be humanity’s greatest strength. Join us at: www.melbconnect.com.au/events/optim... ➕ a new partnership & opportunities in optimisation. More in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/3c84af35cc36... #OptimisationNews

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

OPTIMA Seminar Spotlight🔦 Modelling & Analysis of Multi-Timescale Uncertainty in Energy System Planning presented by Hongyu Zhang ▶️ youtu.be/ls3FzoY621o?... If you're interested in #optimisation #energytransition #enegysystemmodelling #uncertaintymodelling #stochasticoptimisation, this is for you!

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The @gurobioptimization.bsky.social Optimisation Community event last week, proudly sponsored by OPTIMA was such an energising afternoon and opportunity to see a thriving, collaborative optimisation community in action! Thanks to all who made it! #Gurobi #OPTIMA #Optimisation #OptimisationCommunity

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

OPTIMA Seminar Spotlight 🔦 Catch up on Dr William Jones as he shares his work on automating keel block planning at the Captain Cook Graving Dock. From his vision of a fully autonomous digitised dry dock, 3D scanning, and task & motion planning. 📺 : youtu.be/mSb6eLjQe6I?... #Optimisation #Robotics

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Automated Planning for Keel Block Reconfiguration at the Captain Cook Graving Dock

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Help Make the Birrarung Swimmable Again We're seeking donations to support Leilah in her vital research. Your contribution will directly help make the Birrarung swimmable again. Learn more optima.org.au/optimisation... #Optimisation #RegenMelbourne #Birrarung

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Our latest OPTIMA Newsletter is out - offering up plenty of opportunities to engage in the optimisation community! Attend a networking event, join an OPTIMA seminar or find a role in optimisation that speaks to you. 🚀 mailchi.mp/2e35e25e7061... #Optimisation #OptimisationNews #OptimisationCommunity

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Join us for the @gurobioptimization.bsky.social Melbourne #OptimisationCommunity event! Sponsored by @optima-arc.bsky.social, connect with fellow problem solvers from across industry and academia. 📅 17 July, 3-6pm, Melbourne Connect Register now: www.gurobi.com/events/the-o... #Optimisation

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