Submit to the Data Science stream at OR68 Annual Conference 2026: From Data to Decisions
8–10 September 2026 | University of Nottingham
Deadline: 1 May
Submit here:
www.datascienceconnects.com/ORS/Events/2026/OR68Main...
Join us 28 April (Warwick) to explore how OR and data science help connect policy, systems and real-world outcomes.
Practical insight. Cross-sector thinking. Better decisions.
Book Today: https://www.theorsociety.com/Sustain26
Data science doesn’t stand still… and neither should your skills.
Explore practical training with Data Science Connects
Learn. Apply. Stay relevant.
Book your training now:
https://www.datascienceconnects.com/TrainingCalendar
Quick tip for data scientists:
Before building the model, define the decision.
If no one can act on the output, accuracy doesn’t matter.
Sustainability is a systems challenge, not a siloed one.
Join us 28 April (Warwick) to explore how OR and data science support better decisions across energy, supply chains, and net zero.
Managers, policymakers, academics all welcome.
Book Today: https://www.theorsociety.com/Sustain26
AI isn’t just a tool… it’s changing how we think at work.
Join Edine Olijve-Watkinson for
The Cognitive Co-Pilot: Redefining Efficiency in the Age of AI
9 April | 16:30 (GMT) | Online
Book Now: https://bit.ly/4dcRTfX
The Data Science stream at OR68 Annual Conference 2026 is now open for abstracts.
AI, optimisation, real-world impact.
Deadline: 1 May - Submit your abstract
https://bit.ly/4c1pF6G
Call for Abstracts | OR68: From Data to Decisions
8–10 September 2026
OR68’s Data Science stream invites abstracts on:
• ML & explainable AI
• Predictive & prescriptive analytics
• DEA & performance benchmarking
• AI-enhanced decision support
Submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4rsaclh
Better decisions need more than good models.
Join Data Science Connects for training, events, research, and a network focused on real-world impact.
Add Enhanced Membership for on-demand learning and practical resources when you need them.
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When data science meets Operational Research, forecasts turn into action.
Read more here:
www.datascienceconnects.com/DataScience/About-DS/New...
Synthetic data is reshaping AI by solving privacy, bias, and data scarcity challenges.
Read more here :
www.datascienceconnects.com/DataScience/Publications...
NLP and LLMs are reshaping healthcare analytics, turning plain-English questions into real-time insights and unlocking siloed data.
Read more:
www.datascienceconnects.com/DataScience/About-DS/New...
New tool. Tight deadline.
No time to relearn everything.
Data Science Connects members can now enhance their Membership which gives you on-demand refreshers, webinars, and DataCamp access so you can unblock tasks and move on.
Just support when you need it, £50 a year.
https://bit.ly/4c0CoHh
Predicting student dropout is one challenge.
Deciding who to support first is another.
By combining predictive modelling with OR-based decision frameworks, universities reduced dropout rates by up to 12%.
Analytics that doesn’t just forecast the future. It improves it.
https://bit.ly/4rwdMer
Emergency response is a live optimisation challenge.
Operational Research helps the NHS forecast demand, position ambulances, and select hospitals in real time.
A powerful example of analytics shaping life-critical decisions.
Call for Abstracts | OR68: From Data to Decisions
8–10 September 2026
OR68’s Data Science stream invites abstracts on:
• ML & explainable AI
• Predictive & prescriptive analytics
• DEA & performance benchmarking
• AI-enhanced decision support
Submit your abstract here: https://bit.ly/4rsaclh
Webinar: 25 March | 12:00 – 13:00
You build models that predict. But who decides what happens next?
Explore grocery demand modelling and see how Operational Research connects predictions to real-world decisions.
Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4b50zlV
No one builds effective data-driven solutions in isolation.
Beyond training and tools, community provides perspective, support and connection, especially in fast-moving technical fields.
This is what turns individual expertise into collective progress.
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Advance your data science and analytics capabilities with structured training from Data Science Connects.
Find a course that fits your goals:
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Love Data Week 2026 | 9–13 Feb 💙
Celebrating data skills, data literacy and responsible data use across the full data lifecycle.
https://f.mtr.cool/ehhadirsta
#LoveDataWeek #LoveData26
Why join Data Science Connects?
To learn from peers, build meaningful professional connections, and stay at the forefront of data-driven decision-making.
Find out more:
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#DataScience #CareerDevelopment #DecisionScience
Data ≠ decisions.
Operational Research turns analytics into action, helping teams not just understand what’s coming, but choose the best way forward. From patient flow in hospitals to supply planning in retail, DS + OR powers better decisions.
Read more:
Join us for this year’s Beale Lecture with Stewart Robinson, Beale Medal winner, as he reflects on nearly 40 years of simulation modelling and how modellers decide what and how to model.
Hybrid event at Newcastle University + online.
Book your place: https://f.mtr.cool/elwqdkzeyr
Call for Abstracts
OR68 Data Science Stream | 8–10 Sept 2026
AI • Big Data • DEA • Optimisation • Explainable AI
We’re seeking contributions, if your work bridges data science and OR, we’d love to see your abstract.
Submit your abstract: https://f.mtr.cool/ihtkdxdfyz
Why join Data Science Connect?
To be part of a growing community where data professionals learn, collaborate and develop their careers.
Be part of a community that helps you grow, wherever you are in your data science journey.
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When a retail bank used DS + OR to improve its credit risk decisions the results were quicker decisions, fewer defaults, stronger transparency. This shows responsible lending powered by analytics.
See more examples of Data Science in action here:
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Read how combining DS with OR creates better decisions, stronger AI systems, and more impact across sectors, from transport to sustainability.
Read here to see why the future of analytics lies in the DS + OR partnership.
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Looking to strengthen your professional credibility in data science?
The AfDSP certification recognises your skills, commitment to ethical practice, and ongoing development, backed by leading bodies across the field.
Find out more here:
https://f.mtr.cool/jqhasmyzfg
Whether you’re early-career or seasoned, there’s always something new to learn. Check out our training calendar for 2026 and book your next course.
https://www.datascienceconnects.com/Training
Siemens combined Data Science + OR to tackle production downtime.
Predictive analytics flagged equipment issues early, and OR optimisation reshaped schedules and maintenance plans.
The outcome? 10%+ more uptime and lower costs. A showcase of smart manufacturing in action.
https://bit.ly/4jhh1Dj
