| The EURO Practitioner’s Forum (EURO PF), part of the Association of European Operational Research Societies, is a dynamic community that connects industry leaders and academia to advance the real-world application of Operations Research. While its mission closely aligns with that of the Decision Science Alliance (DSA), the potential for deeper collaboration and shared impact remains largely untapped. This session will introduce the objectives, activities, and perspectives of both communities, opening a dialogue on how to create stronger synergies and drive greater systemic impact. How can we better integrate efforts across ecosystems? What collaborative strategies can enhance both strategic and operational decision-making on a global scale? Bringing together leading practitioners, the discussion will explore opportunities to bridge communities, align initiatives, and amplify the role of decision science in addressing complex real-world challenges. EURO Practitioner’s Forum Delegation: Sofiane Oussedik, Technical Leader, Data Science and AI Tools & Assistants – EMEA, IBM (Chair of the EURO Practitioner’s Forum) Juana Manuel Garcia Lopez, Pre Sales – Principal Consultant @ FICO Victoria Guerrero Mestre, Fulfilment & Core Services @ Ingka Group (IKEA) Matteo Pozzi, Partner and CEO @ Optit Join the session to discover how stronger partnerships can unlock new levels of impact in decision science and operations research. |
Jun 18-19
MADRID
A Systemic Approach for Impact Enhancement: DSA Partnering with the EURO Practitioner’s Forum
June 18-19, 2026
Madrid, Spain
