WORKSHOPS ON TECHNOLOGY AND
SOFT SKILLS
While the conference formally kicks off
with welcome receptions on Sunday (March
30) evening, the entire day is packed with
valuable learning opportunities. Attendees
can take advantage of in-depth technology
workshops presented by software solutions
companies, as well as a full-day workshop
on soft skills. The Soft Skills Workshop follows a case study through various phases
of an analysis project, providing participants
with hands-on experience in the skills that
can make or break a successful implementation. The INFORMS career service, called
Analytics Connect, also kicks off on Sunday,
enabling employers and job seekers to mingle in a casual environment.
SUPER-SAVER CONFERENCE RATES
Super-saver rates of $915 for INFORMS
members and $1,150 for nonmembers are
available until Feb. 10. Organizations can take
advantage of the $827 team discount rate
when they send three or more attendees. All
meals for two days are included in the fees.
The conference venue, the new Westin
Boston Waterfront, is located in Boston’s exciting waterfront area, with great restaurants,
shops and public green space – plus easy
access to all the history and attractions that
make Boston such a fascinating city.
For additional conference information, visit:
meetings.informs.org/analytics2014
A NA L Y T I C S
Special Programs
within the Conference
• Richard E. Rosenthal Early
Career Connection: Exclusive
networking program for junior
faculty and young industry
practitioners. Reduced
conference registration rate
$394; nominations due Feb. 14
• INFORMS Professional
Colloquium: Full-day,
intensive career guidance for
master’s and Ph.D. students
interested in practice. Reduced
conference registration rate
$394; nominations due Feb. 14
• Soft Skills Workshop: Fullday on the “soft” skills needed
to work in teams and present
results to decision-makers; $75.
• Technology Workshops:
In-depth training from leading
solution providers. Free to
conference registrations.
• Birds-of-a-Feather: Facilitated
discussion groups that provide
the opportunity to share common
challenges and solutions.
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