EURO XXI 2006 Conference in Iceland

EURO XXI 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland

21st European Conference on Operational Research

Why EURO 2006 in Iceland?

First EURO conference in a Nordic country since Finland 1992
Popular tourist destination in the summer
Half-way between Europe and US
Interesting excursions and trips
Excellent conference facilities
Very active OR Society
Good organization
Relatively low cost
Midnight sun

Organizing Committee

Dr. Snjolfur Olafsson, University of Iceland (Chair)
Mr. Bjarni Kristjansson, Maximal Software
Dr. Birna P. Kristinsdottir, Alcan Iceland
Dr. Pall Jensson, University of Iceland
Mr. Hlynur Stefansson, AGR
Dr. Thorkell Helgason, National Energy Authority
Dr. Magnus Mar Halldorsson, University of Iceland
Dr. Jakob Krarup, University of Copenhagen
Dr. Zilla Sinuany-Stern, Vice-President 1 of EURO
Dr. Gülay Barbarosoglu, Vice-President 1 Elect of EURO

Program Chair

Lic. Sc. (Econ.) Tuula Kinnunen, Finland Post Corp.

Conference Venue

University of Iceland

Located within a short walking distance from downtown Reykjavik
Good lodging accommodations within walking distance from the university
Wide selection of lodging within a 10 minute driving distance

Conference Meeting rooms

Over 35 meeting rooms available within a short walking distance.

Proposed conference theme

OR and Management of Natural Resources

Proposed conference dates

July 2-5, 2006

Proposed Registration Fees

Regular Early	300 Euros
Regular Late	400 Euros
Student Early	150 Euros
Student Late	200 Euros

Social Program

Iceland offer some unique possibilities for an interersting social program.
One of the ideas we are considering is to host the Welcome Reception at the
popular "Blue Lagoon" geothermal spa (www.bluelagoon.is/english)
for an once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Technical Visits

The use of Operations Research in industry has rapidly increased in recent years in Iceland.
Examples of industries that apply OR and would make interesting technical visits:

Energy Systems, Hydro-power, Geothermal
Fishing Industry and Food Processing
Biotechnology

Fun things to do in Iceland

Many interesting and unique possibilities for social events and pre/post excursions:

Excursions, Hiking, Bicycling, Bird Watching
Horseback Riding, Whale Watching, Fishing
Cultural Shows, Museums & Galleries
Glacier Tours, Jeep Safaris 4x4
Outdoor Swimming
Midnight Golf
River Rafting
Blue Lagoon

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Further information on visiting Iceland

Hosted by:

ICORS - Icelandic Operations Research Society
Háskóli Íslands
Odda við Sturlugötu
IS-101 Reykjavík
Iceland

EURO - The Association of European OR Societies
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Service de mathématiques de la gestion
Bld. du Triomphe CP210/01
B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Email: office@euro-online.org

For more information on the EURO 2006 conference, please send email to: info@euro2006.org.