ICOSCM 2026
The International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (ICOSCM) will celebrate its 20th anniversary in July 2026 with the theme 'Reimagining Supply Chains – Global Collaborations and Innovations under Uncertainty'. Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast is honoured to host this milestone event, bringing together academic scholars and industry practitioners from around the world.
Queen’s Business School is a triple-accredited, top business school in the UK and Ireland.
QBS boasts highly-ranked degree programmes, international accreditations, a brand new state-of-the-art campus, and an ethical and global outlook.
Key Information on ICOSCM 2026
- Dates: Sunday 26 - Wednesday 29 July 2026
- Location: Queen's Business School, Belfast, UK
- Theme: 'Reimagining Supply Chains – Global Collaborations and Innovations under Uncertainty'
- Co-organisers: Queen's Business School, Association of Supply Chain and Operations Management, China Europe International Business School, CEIBS Institute of Supply Chain Innovations
Belfast stands as an inviting capital city that's easy to get around and affordable, making it an ideal location for a conference.
The city flourishes as a vibrant hub for great cuisine, culture, arts and shopping, and our university holds its place at the centre of Belfast's social and cultural life.
Delve into Belfast's capitivating journey to its present-day status and uncover its history and evolution.
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Getting to Belfast
Arriving by Bus and Train
Queen’s Business School is a 15- minute walk from Botanic Train Station on the Bangor, Larne, Newry and Derry/Londonderry lines. Coach and bus services arrive at Great Victoria Street, which is also connected by rail (or alternatively it is a 10-minute walk).
The Enterprise Train service runs from Dublin to Belfast with an average of 8 trains per day with an estimated travel time of 2h 09. Trains from Dublin to Belfast depart approximately every 1h40mins. A regular bus service also runs from Belfast Europa station to Dublin city and Dublin airport.All public transport in Northern Ireland is organised by the Translink Company. Visit their website for more information on fares, timetables, journey planners and online ticket bookings.
Arriving by Car
Queen’s Business School is located in south central Belfast and as such is close to the both Northern Ireland’s main motorways, connecting it easily with the rest of Ireland.
There is limited public free parking onsite on the QBS site. This on a first come-first served basis.
On site we also have a small number of electric charging ports if this may be of interest to you.
Our address is:
Queen's Business School
185 Stranmillis Road
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT9 5EE - Accommodation in Belfast
Belfast has a number of high-quality accommodations to suit everyone ensuring you are well-rested and ready to engage in the activities planned for the conference.
Close to QBS (South Belfast)
• The Harrison Chambers of Distinction
• The Malone Lodge
• Tara Lodge
City Centre options• Grand Central Hotel Belfast
• The Fitzwilliam Hotel
• Leonardo HotelOther options are available.
- Getting around Belfast
Once you get here, you’ll find that Belfast is a compact city meaning you can get around on foot, or if you need to get public transport around the city we have a metro bus service that stops right outside many Queen’s University campus buildings.
If you stay in Belfast City Centre, the 8D bus leaves from Donegall Square and the Stranmillis Mews stop will drop you 5 minutes walk from Queen's Business School.
Dr Rogelio Oliva is the Robyn and Alan Roberts Chair in Business at Mays Business School, and Research Affiliate at MIT Sloan System Dynamics Group.
Overview of Schedule
| Day | Schedule |
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| Sunday 26 July 2026 |
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| Monday 27 July 2026 |
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| Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
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| Wednesday 29 July 2026 |
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Registration Fees
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Rate (Add VAT to all prices) |
Early Bird Registration Before 26 June 2026 |
Normal Registration On or after 26 June 2026 |
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| Standard delegate | £550 | £650 |
| Academic | £490 | £590 |
| PhD student | £310 | £410 |
Submissions
We are now accepting submissions for ICOSCM 2026.
Authors should submit your work (full paper or extended abstract) by 25th March 2026 to ICOSCM2026@qub.ac.uk. Please note that only full papers will be considered for best paper awards.
Structure of the extended abstract (less than 1000 words):
1. Purpose: Theoretical background, managerial problems and research questions, objectives and/or hypotheses.
2. Design / methodology / approach: How are the objectives achieved? Describe the main data and data sources as well as methods of data collection, analysis and validation.
3. Findings: Presentation and discussion of achieved or expected results.
4. Relevance / contribution: Highlight achieved or expected contribution to the theory, practice, methodology or teaching of SCM and OM.
Important submission dates
- Submission of full paper or extended abstract: Wednesday 25 March 2026
- Notification of acceptance: Monday 20 April 2026
- Early-bird registration deadline: 26 June 2026
- Best Paper Competition & Awards: Tuesday 28 July 2026