BOC 2026
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
May 3-5, 2026
Abstract Submissions open Novermber 3, 2025
Objective
The goal of the conference is to bring together researchers with a common interest in the intersection of human behavior and operations, with the aim of sharing current work, fostering research development and developing relationships among scholars in the field.
Pricing
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Faculty | $200 |
| Student | $100 |
Behavioral Operations Conference Details
Welcome
We are excited to welcome you to the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University for the 19th annual Behavioral Operations Conference, taking place in sunny Tempe, Arizona, from May 3–5, 2026!
The conference will begin on Sunday, May 3, with the one-day Emerging Research Workshop, followed by a welcome reception that evening. The main conference sessions will take place on Monday and Tuesday, May 4–5, and will feature a full slate of presentations, discussions, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the field.
We look forward to hosting you in the desert southwest! If you have any questions, please contact Karen Donohue at karen.donohue@asu.edu.
Registration
| Date | Item Due |
|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2026 | Extended-Abstract Submission (1-page limit) for Main Conference and Emerging Research Workshop* |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | Notification of Acceptance |
| April 3, 2026 | Registration & Payment Deadline |
*If you are interested in presenting at the main conference or the Emerging Research Workshop, please indicate so when you register and include an extended abstract (one-page limit) of your work. Please also indicate who will present in the abstract.
The registration/abstract submission will open November 3, 2025.
Conference Schedule
Main Venue:
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
Temple, AZ
Overall Agenda:
| Date | Item Due |
|---|---|
| Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Emerging Research Workshop, Welcome Reception |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Main Conference Day 1, Conference Dinner |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Main Conference Day 2 |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Stay in AZ to explore surrounding areas or travel to POMS 2026 in Reno, NV (starting on Thursday) |
Organizers
Every year a group of leading faculty across the world come together to organize the Behavioral Operations Conference. See the professors who organized this year’s event below.
Organizing Committee
Karen Donohue
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
Rafael Escamilla
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
Craig Carter
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
Mahyar Eftekhar
W. P. Carey School of Business
Arizona State University
Elena Katok
Naveen Jindal School of Management
University of Texas at Dallas
Michael Becker-Peth
Rotterdam School of Management
Erasmus University of Rotterdam
Kai Hoberg
Kühne Logistics University