Program

• Parallel tracks in optimization, programming, games
• Some applications to energy, inventory, robotics, control
• 4 plenaries (50 minutes)

Optimization and Control

Energy

Theory
(contribution)

Application
(illustrative)

Theory
(solution)

Application
(problem solved)

Application
(problem statement)

Explain new method

Propose new solution to a problem

Engage, impress, convince

the right tool for the problem
a success story
"you should join our effort"
tutorial
...

By slide 4: propose the key idea in abstract terms

• "you agree that this is a good idea"
• hidden gem that this community can appreciate
• we are standing on the shoulder of giants

It takes hard work to polish this hidden gem

(but this community has the right tools to do it)

...until you get the deserve recognition

leave things out

(what do they need to hear, based on their expertise?)

call to action

(what do you want people to do?)