INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER
CONFERENCE
2024
Empowering Human
Decision Making in
a Robotics &
Data-Driven World
JUNE 6-7, 2024
VALÈNCIA (ES)
Ciudad Politécnica de la Innovación (CPI)
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
The International Summer Conference 2024 (ISC 24) stands as a premier European event for decision-makers, industry experts, academic professionals and anyone interested in the future of decision science and technological innovation.
At the core of this conference are in-depth discussions and analyses across a spectrum of technological domains. Notably, experts delve into the intricacies of Mathematical Optimization, Operational Research/Management Science, AI & Machine Learning, Statistics, Robotics & Automation, Simulation & Emulation, and Decision Processes Analysis and Design.
Each of these areas represents a crucial facet of the evolving landscape of decision science, contributing to the interdisciplinary nature of the conference. Attendees explore how these advancements impact decision-making in Healthcare, Transportation, Manufacturing, Finance, and numerous other sectors.
ISC 24 PUBLISHERS
PLANNED TOPICS & TRACKS
Decision Science in Transportation
DS in Sustainable Transportation: Javier Faulin & Luis Cadarso
DS in Aeronautical Management: Juanjo Ramos & Laura Calvet
DS in Maritime Transportation: Jana Ries
Decision Science in Healthcare and Hospitals
DS in Healthcare and Hospitals: Fermin Mallor
Healthcare Applications of DS: Giovanni Righini & Elena Perez
DS in Bioengineering: Adrian Colomer & Valery Naranjo
Decision Science Methods and Tools
Artificial Intelligence Tools for DS: Jose A. Moreno & Christopher Exposito
Optimization Models and Methods for DS: Eva Barrena & David Canca
Computing Tools for DS: Jose L. Guisado
Optimization Algorithms for DS: Javier Panadero
Statistical Methods for DS: Patricia Carracedo & David Hervas
Business Analytics for DS: Sean McGarraghy
Statistical Tools for DS: Isabel Serra & Carles Serrat
DS in Shape Analysis and Applications: Ximo Gual
Mathematical Methods for DS: Raffaele Cerulli
Decision Science in Finance, Banks & Insurance
DS in the Insurance Sector: Armando Nieto
DS in Corporate Strategy: Patricia Rodriguez
Decision Science in Smart Cities and Communities
DS in Safe and Sustainable Transport Infrastructure: Griselda Lopez & Sara Moll
Decision Science in Logistics
DS in the Agrifood Industry: Lluis Pla
DS in Logistics and SCM: Paolo Marone
DS in Sustainable Logistics: Patrick Hirsch
Decision Science in Risk Analysis
DS in Disaster Management: Stephan Onggo & Canan Gunes
DS in Catastrophe Disasters: Guillermo Franco
Decision Science in Telecommunication Networks
Internet of Things for DS: Fatos Xhafa
Telecommunication Networks for DS: Ferran Adelantado & Daniele Tarchi
Decision Science in Business and Marketing
DS in Marketing: David Lopez
Research for Real-Life DS: Martin Gomez-Ravetti
Decision Science in Production and Manufacturing
DS in Industrial Engineering: Massimo Bertolini & Teresa Murino
DS in Manufacturing: Emanuele Carpanzano & Loris Roveda
DS in Industry 4.0: Josefa Mula
DS in Manufacturing with AI: Raul Poler
Decision Science in Sustainability
DS for Modeling Climatic Change: Pau Fonseca
DS for the Sustainable Development Goals: Alberto Conejero
DS in Energy Projects: Alvaro Garcia & Miguel Ortega
PRELIMINARY
AGENDA
Day 1
June 6th
Day 2
June 7th
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Attending the International Summer Conference 2024 means positioning yourself at the forefront of innovation and gaining a deep understanding of the dynamics that will shape the future of strategic decisions and the technological world.
Here’s what you will gain in 2 days of the conference:
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Guillermo Franco
Guy Carpenter
Dr. Franco is the Global Head of Catastrophe Risk Research at Guy Carpenter, with over 20 years in research and industry. Leading the firm’s R&D in parametric risk transfer, he’s also an active collaborator with UC Santa Cruz and the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Previously, he led the Decision Analytics practice at AIR Worldwide and was a Research Fellow at Columbia University, focusing on natural disasters’ socioeconomic impacts. He’s conducted extensive field research worldwide, holds advanced degrees from Columbia University, and is a key member of the EERI and EEFIT, with more than 50 scholarly publications.
Canan G. Corlu
Boston University
Dr. Corlu is an Associate Professor in the Administrative Sciences Department of Metropolitan College at Boston University. Her primary research interest is in the area of design and analysis of stochastic simulations under input uncertainty, and applications of data analytics and simulation-based optimization in operations management and supply chain management.
Andrea De Martin
OVS Italy
Professional with almost 20 years dedicated to innovation and achievement of goals in supply chain optimisation processes. With extensive experience in planning and distribution models within fashion, affordable luxury, retail and FMCG sectors. Degree in Economics and Business Administration and Master in Logistics and Multimodal Transportation. Since 2005 Logistics Director of OVS responsible for full management of the physical flow of goods according to defined business plans and requirements coming from more than 2000 stores ( Oviesse, Upim & Blu Kids Stefanel, GAP flags) in Italy and abroad. Previous experiences: Responsible for Foreign Development and Logistics Projects in Gruppo Coin; Electrolux Logistics Dpt, Responsible for Italian distribution and Transportation and of white goods (appliances) and components to factories in Italy
Elena Meneghetti
C-Suite Coach and Advisor
Her carrier spans from global strategic planning in multinational companies in the 90s, to consultancy for development and internationalization and eventually C-Suite Executives Coach and Advisor.
Following her Magna Cum Laude degree in Languages, has continued as Researcher at the University in Milano and London on international cultures, origin of languages and political propaganda.
A true innovator, she is an expert in the way our brain functions, has developed her unique methods for achieving one’s own excellence and coaches Executives in 5 different languages.
ELEMENS peculiar and innovative method merges her expertise in language and communication, both inter- and intra-personal, with the latest scientific discoveries, especially biology, physics, neuroscience and can be applied wherever there is human interaction and growth potential.
TRACK CHAIRS
Javier Faulin
Universidad Publica de Navarra
Luis Cadarso
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Lluís M. Pla
Universitat de Lleida
David Lopez
ESADE Business School
Armando Nieto
Divina Pastora Seguros
Stephan Onggo
University of Southampton
Elena Perez
Universitat Politècnica de València
Guillermo Franco
Guy Carpenter
Paolo Marone
Spindox
Pau Fonseca
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Canan G. Corlu
Boston University
Josefa Mula
Universitat Politècnica de València
Jose A. Moreno
Universidad de La Laguna
Fatos Xhafa
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Cristofer Exposito
Universidad de La Laguna
Valery Naranjo
Universitat Politècnica de València
Fermin Mallor
Universidad Pública de Navarra
Juanjo Ramos
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Jose L. Guisado
Universidad de Sevilla
Eva Barrena
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Massimo Bertolini
Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Alberto Conejero
Universitat Politècnica de València
Sean McGarraghy
University College Dublin
Patricia Carracedo
Universitat Politècnica de València
Emanuele Carpanzano
SUPSI
Patrick Hirsch
BOKU
Giovanni Righini
Universiy of Milano
Patricia Rodriguez
Grupo Catalana Occidente
Loris Roveda
SUPSI
Javier Panadero
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Raul Poler
Universitat Politècnica de València
Martin Gomez-Ravetti
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Adrian Colomer
Universitat Politècnica de València
Alvaro Garcia
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Miguel Ortega
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Isabel Serra
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Carles Serrat
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
David Canca
Universidad de Sevilla
Ximo Gual
Universitat Jaume I
Raffaele Cerulli
Università di Salerno
ISC 24 MEDIA PARTNER
IDA, standing for Inform, Decide, Act, serves the collective voice of the Decision Science Alliance. As a comprehensive platform, IDA provides a diverse array of content presented in engaging formats.
IDA will feature a dedicated area for live streaming, interviews, roundtables, and workshops discussing pressing topics in Science Communication.
GALA DINNER
Don’t miss the chance to expand your professional network by attending the exclusive Gala Dinner on June 6th, an event that will bring together all participants of the IS Conference 24. The Gala will take place at the Submarine Restaurant at the Oceanogràfic de València at 9 pm.
ISC 2024
VENUE
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Ciudad Politécnica de la Innovación (CPI)
Camino de Vera s/n Edificio 8G, Acceso A, 3º, Av. dels Tarongers, 46022 València
ORGANIZING COMMITTEES
General Chairs
Angel A. Juan, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Raffaele Maccioni, Decision Science Alliance, Italy
Sponsorship & Registration Chairs
Maddalena Mazzali, Decision Science Alliance, Italy
Board Liaison
Cristina Caracciolo, Decision Science Alliance, Switzerland
Program Chairs & Proceedings Editors
Angel A. Juan, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Giovanni Rigini, Università di Milano, Italy
Emanuele Carpanzano, SUPSI, Switzerland
Pau Fonseca, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Patrick Hirsch, BOKU, Austria
Local Committee
Patricia Carracedo, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Elena Perez, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Veronika Tsertsvadze, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Marc Escoto, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Raquel Soriano, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Mauro Laguna, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Celia Osorio, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Antoni Guerrero, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Noelia Fuster, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Jon A. Martin, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Chen Wenwen, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Yangchongyi Men, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Mohammad Peyman, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Elnaz Ghorbani, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Xabier A. Martin, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Publicity & IDA Magazine Chair
Luca Lisci, Raffles Milano Institute, Italy
Business Chair
Roberto Klaus, Decision Science Alliance, Switzerland
Website Master
Xabier A. Martin, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Mauro Laguna, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Scientific Committee