Important dates
- 8 August 2026 Abstract submission OPENS
- 8 October 2026 Abstract submission CLOSES
- 8 October 2026 Registration opens
- 30 October 2026 Notifications
- 8 December 2026 Early bird ends
- 8–10 February 2027 Conference
TURNING OPTIMISATION INTO IMPACT
The Industry, Careers and Pathways Networking Session is part of the OPTIMA-CON 27. Tickets will be available for interested students and early career researchers who are not attending the main event. If you are interested in attending the rest of the conference you will need to purchase a standard or student ticket.
We warmly invite you to participate as an exhibitor in the Industry, Careers and Pathways Networking Session on Wednesday 10th February 2027.
The OPTIMA-CON 27 Industry, Careers and Pathways Networking Session connects students and early career researchers in mathematical sciences, computer science and engineering with employers of graduates and highlights career opportunities available outside academia. Many of these researchers are exceptionally talented in optimisation methodologies and applications. These skills have the potential to optimise your business processes, such as staff rostering, fleet management, inventory, space management, transport and cost reductions. Students and researchers build confidence in meeting and networking with a range of employers, discover the most highly sought-after skills employers are looking for, and learn about different industry entry programs and career pathways.
Your presence would complement our optimisation in industry conference and assist students and researchers with visualising industry applications of their subjects or research.
An exhibition booth/space for the Industry, Careers and Pathways Networking Session.
Connect with mathematical sciences, computer science and engineering researchers, honours, Masters and PhD students from across Australia, with many specialising in optimisation methodologies and applications.
Build brand awareness of your organisation as an employer of mathematical sciences, computer science and engineering graduates.
Get the opportunity to promote programs and career pathways within your organisation.
Be acknowledged on the OPTIMA-CON 27 website with a URL, link of your choice, organisation logo and short company profile (approx. 100-200 words).
Your branding displayed on-site during the careers fair.
Company profile listed on the interactive conference app, with link to your company.
Cost: AUD $250 Inc. GST (twenty available)
Hosted by OPTIMA this event will connect your business with a talented student cohort of up to 200 PhDs, Masters & Honours. A further one hundred academics and industry professionals are expected to attend the co-located Industry Meet and Greet.
As one of twenty Careers & Industry Exhibitors, you receive the following:
Please contact us by 1st December if you would like to participate. We have twenty places available.
If you are interested in attending the conference as an industry delegate, please visit the registration page on our website. If you are interested in other opportunities such as sponsoring a session at the conference, please see the attached prospectus.