Program

You will leave this conference rejuvenated and filled with fresh ideas you can put to use immediately. Take the best and re-energize your career with new ways to address your most challenging issues. The conference program is sure to provide you with countless ideas and solutions that translate into improved efficiency, productivity, quality and competitiveness for your organization. There are many events happening at the same time, so plan your time well. The IERC and Applied Solutions sessions are timed so that they start and end at times that allow you to attend sessions in both programs. 

The conference language is English. The conference dress is resort casual.

Educational sessions will be held at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach hotel and the Cancún Center.

Applied Solutions Sessions

Industry leaders will deliver solid application of time-honored methodologies that have proven results. They will introduce you to tools and ideas that you can discuss with your peers at the conference and take back to others in your company.

Applied Solutions Committee and Track Chairs 

IERC Research Sessions

Professors from top universities and industry researchers from leading companies will share the latest research to help you reinvigorate your own programs.

IERC Committee and Track Chairs

Host Committee Chair
Felipe Quintanilla, Tecnologico de Monterrey ITESM

Host Committee Members

Colloquia

Doctoral Colloquium
The Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads (CIEADH) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) requests nominations for the 9th Annual Doctoral Colloquium to be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, preceding the IIE Annual Conference and Expo in Cancún, Mexico.

This all-day event is designed for doctoral candidates expecting to graduate by spring of 2011. Panels of experts will lead discussions on various topics of interest, including the job search, life in academia and industry, the tenure process, teaching, research, and professional service.

Nominations are now being accepted
Nominations must be made by department chairs. To nominate candidates, please complete this form. 

New Faculty Colloquium
The Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads (CIEADH) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) requests nominations for the 8th Annual New Faculty Colloquium to be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, preceding the IIE Annual Conference and Expo in Cancún, Mexico.

This all-day event is designed for new faculty, specifically junior faculty within their first three years on a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment, to provide information that can be useful for successfully navigating the challenges of an academic career and gaining tenure and promotion. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and interact with senior-level professors. 

Nominations are now being accepted
All nominations must be made by department chairs. To nominate candidates, please complete this form.

Vendor Presentations

Connect with the ideal resource for the latest in products and services for your projects. If you've been sourcing vendors for a special project, process improvement, training or new product development, be sure to make time to attend one of these sessions. It gives you time to get all your questions answered which will shorten your decision-making process. You're both at the conference. Why not save on travel and time by meeting during this dedicated time.