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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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

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 · 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

People swimming in the swimmable Birrarung (https://www.regen.melbourne/)

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

💡 Interested in how optimisation powers the energy transition? Join our online seminar today with Dr Martina Fischetti on using optimisation to design cheaper, smarter offshore wind farms 🗓️ Wed 4 June, 4–5pm AEST More: optima.org.au/events/semin... #Optimisation #OperationsResearch #SeminarSeries

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

To celebrate Women in Mathematics Day, we announce two $700 travel grants for women in optimisation to attend AI-OPT 2025. You must submit an abstract for the conference. - Abstracts at due by May 14th 2025. The link to apply can be found on the website: go.unimelb.edu.au/ds8p #optimisation

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The OPTIMA 2025 Seminar Series has been an incredible showcase of cutting-edge research and innovation in optimisation, with impacts spanning healthcare, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and more. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #Optimisation #OperationsResearch #SeminarSeries

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This International Women's Day, we spotlighted OPTIMA PhD student, Zahra Namazian. Find out more about Zahra's journey. optima.org.au/women/ #womensday #optimization

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

PhD opportunity: OPTIMA_ARC, University of Melbourne & AGL Optimisation of production by “selected turbine de-rating” Start ASAP Applications are invited from Australian residents and those with valid student visas. Apply here: forms.gle/av1A6u1X5sP8... #PhD #optimization

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Optimisation PhD! Work on a real-world PhD optimisation project with real impact—help make the Birrarung swimmable again. Join a collaboration between OPTIMA_ARC, Regen Melbourne, and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute. Apply today! forms.gle/SjGA1e5T6hjX... #PhDposition

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Find out how we wrapped up our year in our latest OPTIMA newsletter: mailchi.mp/d6a78fcbd970...

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

We are proud to announce our 1st Ariel Liebman Impact Award recipients, from Monash Uni/OPTIMA/Woodside Energy, for their contributions in the field of optimisation. Congratulations: Matthias Klapperstueck Frits de Nijs Senthooran Ilankaikone Jack Lee-Kopij Maria Garcia de la Banda Michael Wybrow

Maria Garcia De La Banda receiving the Ariel Liebman Impact Award from Charlotte Hurry

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

We celebrated our members at OPTIMA's Annual Meeting. Congratulations: • Hossein Alipour - for Contributions to Outreach • Xiaoqian Wang - for Most Watched Seminar For Contributions to OPTIMACommunity: • Hritika Gupta • Harry McArthur • Dr Mario Andrés Muñoz • Dr Bach Long Nguyen • Dr Joyce Zhang

Dr. Hossein Alipour receiving an award from Prof. Kate Smith-Miles

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Congratulations to OPTIMA Associate Investigator, @sevvandik.bsky.social, awarded the Mathematics Mastery Award and acknowledged for groundbreaking work in mathematical sciences, at the Women Of Colour in Stem Awards held last week! wocinstemawards.org/index.php/20... #womeninstem #wocinstem

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Our debate last Friday was filled with raucous laughter, spirited discourse and a stellar panel lineup! So is pursuing a career in optimisation is better in Industry than in Academia? Our audience from all sides of the optimisation community outrageously decided it was a tie! Optimisation wins!

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OPTIMA ARC Industry Training Centre @optima-arc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Join us for a comedic debate! Pursuing a career in optimisation is better in industry than in academia 29 Nov |Melbconnect| 15:30 Moderator: Simon Pampena Teams: Hossein Alipour, Olivia Smith, Steven Edwards, Peter Stuckey, Mitra Heidari, Jean Honorio go.unimelb.edu.au/jd78 #optimization #debate

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