Symposium on Intelligent Operations 2025 & International Conference Honoring Suresh Sethi
We are excited to announce the International Conference Honoring Suresh Sethi, a special academic gathering in celebration of Professor Suresh Sethi’s 80th birthday and his outstanding contributions to the fields of manufacturing and operations management, finance and economics, marketing, and optimization theory.
Professor Sethi has had an extraordinary academic career, authoring 11 books and publishing over 400 research papers. His influential work has shaped multiple disciplines, and his achievements have been recognized through numerous prestigious honors, including Fellowships in the Canadian Academy of Science, IEEE, INFORMS, SIAM, POMS, and AAAS. He has also received the IITB Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alumni Achievement Award from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business (2015), and served as President of POMS (2012).
Two conferences have previously been organized in his honor: one in Aix-en-Provence in 2005 and another at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2006, featuring Harry M. Markowitz, a 1990 Nobel Laureate in Economics, as the keynote speaker. Additionally, two books have been edited in his honor, and the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) has introduced the biennial Suresh Sethi Best Interdisciplinary Paper Award that began this year.
We envision this event as a prestigious gathering of scholars and professionals to honor Professor Sethi’s impact on the field, featuring presentations from his former students and co-authors, keynote speeches by distinguished scholars, engaging discussions on cutting-edge topics in intelligent operations, and social gatherings to celebrate his legacy.
Conference Celebrating Professor Suresh Sethi’s 80th Birthday
December 19–21, 2025, at National Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Keynote Speakers
The conference keynote speakers will include distinguished scholars Subodha Kumar (Temple), Hemant Bhargava (UC Davis), Chung Piaw Teo (NUS), and Tony Duan (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, and Fotor).
Subodha Kumar
Hemant Bhargava
Chung Piaw Teo
Tony Duan
Conference Details
Dates: December 19–21, 2025
Location: National Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam
207 Giai Phong Road, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam
The National Economics University (NEU), located in Hanoi’s Hai Bà Trưng District, is one of Vietnam’s leading institutions in economics, business, and management, renowned for its academic excellence and innovation. Its modern campus lies in a lively urban area surrounded by cultural landmarks that embody the dynamic spirit of Hanoi. Just a short distance away, visitors can explore the Vietnam Women’s Museum, the elegant Hanoi Opera House, and the iconic Hoàn Kiếm Lake, each showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage. The nearby Old Quarter offers a captivating blend of history and local life, with its winding streets, bustling markets, traditional eateries, and colonial-era architecture. With its vibrant atmosphere and central location, NEU serves as both an academic center and a gateway to the cultural heart of Vietnam’s capital.
Suggested Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi (Website): 20 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam (10 minutes taxi to the conference)
Sheraton Hanoi (Website): K5 Nghi Tam, 11 Xuan Dieu Road, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam (20 minutes taxi to the conference)
Hotel du Parc Hanoi (website): 84 Tran Nhan Tong street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam (6 minutes taxi to the conference)
Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre (Website): No. 78, Tho Nhuom Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi City, Vietnam (10 minutes taxi to the conference)
Schedule:
Dec 19 (Friday, Evening): Welcome Reception
Dec 20 (Saturday, Full Day): Sessions & Evening Banquet
Dec 21 (Sunday): Closing Sessions
Registration Fees:
Participants will cover their own travel and accommodation expenses, and there will be a $200 registration fee to support conference materials, dinner, and logistics.
Join us in Hanoi for a special academic conference celebrating the 80th birthday and outstanding contributions of Professor Suresh Sethi, renowned for his work in manufacturing and operations management, finance, marketing, and optimization theory.
We look forward to seeing you in Hanoi, Vietnam!
Organizing Committee
Meng Li, Endowed C. T. Bauer Chair of AI, C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, USA
Ha Minh Hoang, Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, National Economics University, Vietnam
Xianghua Gan, Professor, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China
Duc Vu, Assistant Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, School of Management, University of Michigan-Flint, USA
Sandun Perera, Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Operations, College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno, USA
Meng Wu, Professor, Technology Finance Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, China
Contact Us
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Contact
Meng Li, University of Houston
Sandun Perera, University of Nevada
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