General Information
The 2026 ICPR-AEM conference will give researchers, academics, and industry professionals a dynamic platform. They will be able to share and explore transformative approaches that leverage advanced technologies to enhance sustainability in manufacturing and operational efficiency.
Theme and focus
The theme of ICPR-AEM 2026 is Smart Production for Sustainability.
It will focus on innovative strategies and intelligent systems that support sustainable production practices across diverse industrial sectors. The conference will serve as a forum for exchanging cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration and identifying emerging trends in areas such as:
- sustainable manufacturing
- production systems
- digital transformation
- artificial intelligence
- supply chain resilience
About ICPR
The International Conference on Production Research (ICPR) was established in 1971 by the International Foundation for Production Research. It is widely recognised for its academic merit and global impact.
Since its establishment, ICPR has served as a vital platform for disseminating advanced research in production science, systems, and operations management. It attracts leading scholars and practitioners from around the world. The Conference provides a rigorous and interdisciplinary environment for presenting peer-reviewed research.
ICPR has a longstanding association with high-impact journals. These include the International Journal of Production Research and the International Journal of Production Economics. This association reflects ICPR's academic standing. Selected papers are often invited for publication in these journals.
As well as the main conference series, ICPR also supports regional events, such as ICPR-AEM, and doctoral workshops. It promotes scholarly exchange, international collaboration, and the development of early-career researchers. ICPR's commitment to academic excellence and innovation makes it one of the most respected conferences in the field of production and operations research.
ICPR-AEM conferences continue to grow as vital regional gatherings within the global ICPR network. They encourage meaningful dialogue and long-term cooperation between participants from Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.