IJOPM Workshop 2026 — January 5-6, 2026
Hosted by International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM), PolyU Business School (PBS), the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS) and Network of Empirical Operations Management (NEOM). Includes industry–scholar matching, editorial mentoring, panel discussions, parallel sessions, awards, and a guided tour of the PolyU Industrial Center.
Please refer to Programme Outline (sent to registered email) for venue details.
Registration and Refreshments
NEOM Industry–Scholar Matching Session 1
- Speakers: Professor Xiande Zhao (CEIBS) and Professor Shenyang Jiang
- Content: They will share insights on industry-research collaboration opportunities and expectations from both academic and industry perspectives.
NEOM Industry–Scholar Matching Session 2
Matching round tables:
- Chun Wo Construction Holding Company Ltd. (https://www.chunwo.com/)
- Hong Kong Cyclotron Laboratories Ltd. (https://www.hkcl.com.hk/index.html)
- Tunbow Group Limited (https://www.tunbow.com/)
- Robocore Technology Limited, Robotics, HK (https://www.robocore.ai/)
- Mainetti (HK) Limited (https://hk.mainetti.com/)
- Hongrita (https://www.hongrita.com/)
- Wilson Garment Accessories (Int'l) Ltd (https://www.wilson-acc.com/)
Opening Session and Group Photo
- Opening speech by Professor Edwin Cheng, Dean of PolyU Business School (PBS)
- Opening speech by Professor Mike Lai, Interim Head of Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS)
- Welcome note by Professor Chris Lo, Founding Chair of the Network of Empirical Operations Management (NEOM)
IJOPM Introduction Session
Chaired by IJOPM Co‑Editors‑in‑Chief.
Coffee / Tea Break
Panel Discussion Session
Chaired by NEOM.
Tips and tricks for submitting empirical papers to top OM journals.
IJOPM Mentoring Session
Chaired by IJOPM Managing Editors.
Gala Dinner and NEOM Founding Ceremony
Venue: Hotel ICON
Parallel Presentation Sessions for Extended Abstracts
4 presentations per session: 15‑minute talk + 10‑minute Q&A with feedback from an IJOPM Editor (EIC/ME/CE/AE).
Coffee / Tea Break
Parallel Presentation Sessions for Full Papers
3 presentations per session: 25‑minute talk + 15‑minute Q&A with feedback from an IJOPM Editor (EIC/ME/CE/AE).
Lunch, Award Giving and Closing
Venue: U‑Garden
- Professor Andy Yeung Best Paper Awards (Chaired by Professor Christopher Tang, UCLA)
- IJOPM Best Paper Awards (Chaired by IJOPM Co‑Editors‑in‑Chief)
Guided Tour of PolyU Industrial Center
Projects related to Smart Manufacturing, from 3D printing to AI robotics. Venue: Industrial Center.