Talks and Slides Archive 2015 - 2019

Welcome to our archives of all talks and slide presentations AMPL has provided from 2015-2019. Explore the listings below. Click on the links to find PDFs and web pages with all the information from the event. 

INFORMS Annual Meeting

20-23 October 2019 – Seattle Washington, USA

AMPL Optimization was a Silver Sponsor of this event and had a booth in the exhibit area

Session TD58a, Technology Tutorials [CC/Chelan 1], Tuesday, October 22, 14:00-14:45
Robert Fourer, Model-Based Optimization with AMPL: New Connections to Analytics Tools and Environments

DecisionCAMP 2019, Business Rules and Decision Management Technologies

17-19 September 2019 – Bolzano, Italy

Wednesday, September 18, 15:45-16:20
Robert Fourer, Model-Based Optimization for Effective and Reliable Decision-Making

ICSP XV, International Conference on Stochastic Programming

29 July-2 August 2019 – Trondheim, Norway

Modelling [R4], Friday, August 2, 10:55-11:20
David Gay, Forthcoming AMPL Updates And Possible Relevance To Stochastic Programming

European Conference on Operational Research

23-26 June 2019 – Dublin, Ireland

AMPL Optimization was a sponsor of this event and had a table in the exhibit area
Robert Fourer and David M. Gay represented AMPL at this event

Session MD-49, Software for optimization model building [L249], Monday, June 24, 14:30-16:00
Davi Doro, LaModAl: A Web Application for Collaborative Development of Mathematical Models in AMPL

Session TA-49, Software for optimization model deployment [L249], Tuesday, June 25, 8:30-10:00
Robert Fourer, Filipe Brandão, New Python Integration Features of the AMPL Modeling Language

Session TB-49, Software tools for optimization modeling and solving [L249], Tuesday, June 25, 10:30-12:00
David M. Gay, Update on Functions in AMPL
Ansuman Swain, Gautam Mitra, Christian Valente, A Visualization Tool for AMPL Using MDDB Features

Session WA-49, Software for large-scale optimization III [L249], Wednesday, June 26, 8:30-10:00
Christian Valente, Gautam Mitra, Ansuman Swain, Representation and solution of Stochastic Programming Formulations in AMPL

INFORMS-ALIO Joint International Conference

9-12 June 2019 – Cancun, Mexico

AMPL Optimization was a sponsor of this event and had a table in the exhibit area
Robert Fourer and Melinh Nguyen represented AMPL at this event

INFORMS Business Analytics Conference

14-16 April 2019 – Austin, Texas, USA

AMPL Optimization Inc. was a Gold Sponsor of this event and had a booth in the exhibit area
Filipe Brandão, Robert Fourer, Melinh Nguyen, Martin Laskowski, and Bill Wells represented AMPL at this event

Technology Workshop, Sunday, April 14, 15:00-16:45, Room 303
Robert Fourer and Filipe Brandão, Adding Optimization to Your Applications, Quickly and Reliably
1. A Guide to Model-Based Optimization
2. From Prototyping to Integration with AMPL

Technology Tutorial, Monday, April 15, 15:40-16:30, Room 304
Robert Fourer and Filipe Brandão,
Model-Based Optimization + Application Programming = Streamlined Deployment in AMPL

Optimization Track, Tuesday, April 16, 10:30-11:20, Room 304
John V. Colias, Combining Choice Modeling and Nonlinear Programming to Support Business Strategy Decisions

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INFORMS Computing Society Conference,

6-8 January 2019 – Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Bob Fourer of AMPL Optimization will be attending this event

INFORMS Annual Meeting

4-7 November 2018 – Phoenix, Arizona, USA

AMPL Optimization is a sponsor of this event and has a booth in the exhibit area

Session MC70, New Advanced Deployment Features of Modeling Languages
for Optimization
 [106B, West Bldg], Monday, November 5, 13:30-15:00
Robert Fourer, Filipe Brandão, New Programming Tools and Interfaces for Deploying AMPL Models

Session MD34, Vendor Workshop [223, North Bldg], Monday, November 5, 16:30-17:15
Robert Fourer, Filipe Brandão, Model-Based Optimization + Application Programming =
Streamlined Deployment in AMPL

OR 2018: International Conference on Operations Research

12-14 September 2018 – Brussels, Belgium

AMPL Optimization is a sponsor of this event and has a booth in the exhibit area

Session TA-5, Algebraic Modeling Languages [2c. Tokyo], Thursday, September 13, 9:00-10:15
Robert Fourer, Filipe Brandão, New Programming Interfaces for the AMPL Modeling Language

CP 2018: International Conference on Principles and Practice of Constraint Programming

27-31 August 2018 – Lille, France

Tutorial, Tuesday, August 28, 14:00-15:00
Robert Fourer, Model-Based Optimization: Principles and Trends

EURO 2018: European Conference on Operational Research

8-11 July 2018 – Valencia, Spain

AMPL Optimization is a sponsor of this event and has a booth in the exhibit area

Session TD-57, Software for Optimization Modeling I [4D UPV 2.3], Tuesday, July 10, 14:30-16:00
Filipe Brandão, Robert Fourer, Developing Optimization Applications through Algebraic Modeling in AMPL: Featuring Python and R APIs for a Quick and Easy Integration with Other Applications

Session WA-57, Software for Optimization Modeling II [4D UPV 2.3], Wednesday, July 11, 8:30-10:00
David M. Gay, Adding Functions to AMPL

Session WB-60, Vendor Presentations [4D UPV B.5], Wednesday, July 11, 10:30-12:00
Robert Fourer, Model-Based Optimization with AMPL: From Prototyping to Deployment

ISMP 2018: International Symposium on Mathematical Programming,

1-6 July 2018 – Bordeaux, France

AMPL Optimization has a table in the exhibit area

New Developments in Optimization Modeling Software, Friday, July 6, 8:30-10:30
David M. Gay, Adding Functions to AMPL

INFORMS International Conference

17-20 June 2018 – Taipei, Taiwan

AMPL Optimization is a sponsor of this event and has a table in the exhibit area

Session MB-06, Invited Tutorial, Monday, June 18, 11:00-12:30
Robert Fourer, Model-Based Optimization for Operations Research: Best Practices and Current Trends

INFORMS Business Analytics Conference

15-17 April 2018 – Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.

AMPL Optimization is a sponsor of this event and has a booth in the exhibit area

Technology Workshop, Sunday, April 15, 15:00-16:45, Kent B
Part 1, Model-Based Optimization, Plain and Simple
Part 2: From Formulation to Deployment with AMPL

Technology Tutorial, Monday, April 16, 15:40-16:30, Falkland
Robert Fourer, AMPL in the Cloud:
Using Online Services to Develop and Deploy Optimization Applications through Algebraic Modeling

INFORMS Optimization Society Meeting

23-25 March 2018 – Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

AMPL Optimization is a sponsor of this event and will have a table in the exhibit area

Invited Tutorial, Saturday, March 24, 8:30-10:00
Robert Fourer, A Guide to Identifying Good Near-Optimal Formulations for Hard Mixed-Integer Programs

U.S.-Mexico Workshop on Optimization and Its Applications

8-12 January 2018 – Huatulco, Mexico

Invited Presentation, Tuesday, January 9, 18:50-19:25
David M. Gay, Toward Conveniently Handling Bi-Level Optimization Problems

Invited Presentation, Thursday, January 11, 10:05-10:40
Robert Fourer, The Ascendance of the Dual Simplex Method: A Geometric View

Symposium on Recent Trends in Operations Research and Data Science, Indian Statistical Institute

19 December 2017 – Kolkata

AFOR 2017: Advancing Frontiers in Operational Research / 50th Annual Convention of the Operational Research Society of India

21-23 December 2017 – Kolkata

Plenary Session at ISI, Tuesday, December 19
Robert Fourer, Optimization Software and Systems for Operations Research: Best Practices and Current Trends

Keynote Address at AFOR, Thursday, December 21, 11:15-12:00
Robert Fourer, The Evolution of Computationally Practical Linear Programming

INFORMS Annual Meeting

22-25 October 2017 – Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

AMPL Optimization was a sponsor of this event and had a booth in the exhibit area

Session MB69, Exhibitor Tutorials, Monday, October 23, 11:45-12:30
Robert Fourer, Developing Optimization Applications Quickly and Effectively through Algebraic Modeling in AMPL

Session TB74, INFORMS Computing Society Sponsored Session, Tuesday, October 24, 10:30-12:00
Robert Fourer, Filipe Brandão, Christian Valente, Integrating Optimization Modeling with General-Purpose Programming for Efficient and Reliable Application Deployment

OR 2017: International Conference on Operations Research

6-8 September 2017 – Berlin, Germany

AMPL Optimization Inc. was a sponsor and exhibitor for this event

Session WB-02, Modeling Systems I, Wednesday, September 6, 11:00-12:30
Robert Fourer, Cloud Strategies for Optimization Modeling Software


IFORS 2017: 21st Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies

17-21 July 2017 – Quebec City, Canada

AMPL Optimization was a sponsor of this event and had a booth in the exhibit area
Robert Fourer and Melinh Nguyen represented AMPL at this event

SIAM Conference on Optimization

22-25 May 2017 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

AMPL Optimization was a sponsor of this event
David M. Gay and Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event

Session CP9, Optimization Software, Monday, May 22, 16:30-18:10
David M. Gay, Update on Expression Representations and Automatic Differentiation for Nonlinear AMPL Models

Analytics 2017: INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics & Operations Research

2-4 April 2017 – Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

AMPL Optimization Inc. was a Gold Sponsor of this event and had a booth in the exhibit area
Robert Fourer, Melinh Nguyen, Martin Laskowski, and Paras Tiwari represented AMPL at this event

Technology Workshop, Sunday, April 2, 13:00-14:45
Robert Fourer and Emmanuel Marchal, Adding Optimization to your Business: Fast Development and Dissemination with AMPL and QuanDec

Technology Tutorial, Monday, April 3, 14:10-15:00
Robert Fourer, AMPL in the Cloud: Using Online Services to Develop and Deploy Optimization Applications through Algebraic Modeling

INFORMS Computing Society Conference

15-17 January 2017 – Austin, Texas, U.S.A.

AMPL Optimization was represented at this event

4th International Conference on Numerical Analysis and Optimization

2-5 January 2017 – Muscat, Oman

David Gay of AMPL Optimization gave an invited talk at this event

Invited Presentation,
David M. Gay, Revisiting Expression Representations for Nonlinear AMPL Models

INFORMS Annual Meeting

13-16 November 2016 – Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.

AMPL had 5 representatives at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had a booth in the exhibit area and sponsored the Exhibit Hall Networking Lounge

Session SB16, Algorithms for Stochastic Programming, Sunday, November 13, 11:00-12:30
Christian Valente, Gautam Mitra, Christiano Arbex Valle, Robert Fourer, AMPL Representation and Solution of Multiple Stochastic Programming Formulations

Session MD94, Software Tutorials, Monday, November 14, 16:30-18:00
Robert Fourer, AMPL in the Cloud: Using Online Services to Develop and Deploy Optimization Applications through Algebraic Modeling

Session TA19, Optimization Modeling and Beyond with a Focus on Practice,
Tuesday, November 15, 8:00-9:30
Robert Fourer, Building Optimization-Enabled Applications Using AMPL API

Session TD13, Software and Methodologies for (Nonlinear) Integer Programming,
Tuesday, November 15, 4:30-6:00 pm
Robert Fourer, Choosing A Solution Strategy For Discrete Quadratic Optimization

OR 2016: International Conference on Operations Research

30 August-2 September 2016 – Hamburg, Germany

Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had an exhibit table at this event

Session TB-09, Algebraic Modeling Languages, Thursday, September 1, 11:00-12:30
Robert Fourer, Cloud Services for Optimization Modeling Software

EURO 2016: 28th European Conference on Operational Research

3-6 July 2016 – Poznań, Poland

Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had an exhibit table at this event

Session TA-09, Modeling Software, Tuesday, July 5, 8:30-10:00
Robert Fourer, Cloud Services for Optimization Modeling Software

ICSP 2016: XIV International Conference on Stochastic Programming
25 June-1 July 2016 – Búzios, Brazil

Victor Zverovich represented AMPL at this event

Thursday, June 30, 11:40-12:05
Victor Zverovich, Christian Valente, Robert Fourer, New Solver Interface Approaches for Stochastic Programming in AMPL

Thursday, June 30, 12:05-12:30
Christian Valente, Gautam Mitra, Cristiano Valle, AMPL Representation and Solution of Optimization Models under Uncertainty: an E-book

INFORMS International Conference

12-15 June 2016 – Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, U.S.A.

Robert Fourer and Melinh Nguyen represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had a booth in the exhibit area for this event

APMOD 2016: Applied Mathematical Programming and Modelling

8-10 June 2016 – Brno, Czech Republic

Robert Fourer of AMPL gave an invited talk at this event

Wednesday, June 8, 10:50-12:00
Robert Fourer, Cloud Services for Optimization Modeling Software

INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics & Operations Research

10-12 April 2016 – Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

Robert Fourer, Victor Zverovich, and Melinh Nguyen represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. is a Gold Sponsor of this event and will have a booth in the exhibit area

Monday, April 11, 13:50-14:40
Robert Fourer, Developing Optimization Applications Quickly and Effectively with Algebraic Modeling

INFORMS Optimization Society Conference

17-19 March 2016 – Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Robert Fourer of AMPL attended this event

U.S.-Mexico Workshop on Optimization and its Applications

4-8 January 2016 – Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico

Robert Fourer and David Gay of AMPL Optimization gave invited talks at this event

Tuesday, January 5, 10:10-10:45
Robert Fourer, The Surprisingly Complicated Case of Convex Quadratic Optimization

Friday, January 8, 9:35-10:10
David M. Gay, Rethinking Expression Representations for Nonlinear AMPL Models

INFORMS Annual Meeting

1-4 November 2015 – Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Robert Fourer, David Gay, Melinh Nguyen, and Victor Zverovich represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had a booth in the exhibit area for this event

Session MB79: Software Demonstrations, Monday, November 2, 11:00-12:30
Robert Fourer, Developing Optimization Applications Quickly and Reliably with Algebraic Modeling

Session MC19: Tools for Optimization Modeling, Monday, November 2, 13:30-15:00
Robert Fourer, The Surprising Difficulties of Supporting Quadratic Optimization in Algebraic Modeling Languages

OR 2015International Conference on Operations Research

1-4 September 2015 – Vienna, Austria

Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had a table in the exhibit area at this event

EURO 2105: 27th European Conference on Operational Research

12-15 July 2015 – Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had a table in the exhibit area for this event

Session MA-18: Software for Optimization Modeling 1, Monday, July 13, 8:30-10:00
Robert Fourer, Building AMPL Models into Your Applications

Session MB-18: Software for Optimization Modeling 2, Monday, July 13, 10:30-12:00
Christian Valente, Developments in the AMPL Ecosystem

Session TA-9: Vendor Presentations 1, Tuesday, July 14, 8:30-10:00
Robert Fourer, Adding Optimization to Your Applications: Efficient and Effective Strategies Using Algebraic Modeling with AMPL

22nd International Symposium on Mathematical Programming

12-17 July 2015 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

David Gay and Victor Zverovich represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. was a sponsor and had a table in the exhibit area for this event

Session TB12: Software Presentations, Tuesday, July 14, 10:20-11:50:
David Gay, Victor Zverovich, New Developments in the AMPL Modeling Language

Session ThF21: Software Tools for Optimization, Thursday, July 16, 17:30-19:00:
David Gay, Revisiting Expression Representations and Automatic Differentiation for Nonlinear AMPL Models

CORS/INFORMS International Conference

14-17 June 2015 – Montreal, Canada

Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. had a table in the exhibit area for this event

Session TA16: Algorithms for Nonconvex Optimization Problems, Tuesday, June 16, 9:00-10:30
Janos D. Pinter, Victor Zverovich, The AMPL-LGO Solver for Global-Local Nonlinear Optimization: Key Features and Performance

Mixed Integer Programming Workshop

1-4 June 2015 – Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Robert Fourer represented AMPL at this event
AMPL Optimization Inc. was a sponsor of this event

CPAIOR12th International Conference on Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research Techniques in Constraint Programming

18-22 May 2015 – Barcelona, Spain

AMPL sponsorship of this event

INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics & Operations Research

12-14 April 2015 – Huntington Beach, California, U.S.A.

AMPL sponsorship of this event
AMPL booth in the exhibit area

Track 10: Software Tutorials, Monday, April 13, 15:40-16:35
Robert Fourer, Victor Zverovich, Building AMPL Models into Your Applications

14th INFORMS Computing Society Conference

11-13 January 2015 – Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.

AMPL sponsorship of this event

Session 1E: Advances in Algebraic Modeling Systems, Sunday, January 11, 8:30-10:00:
Robert Fourer, Alternatives for Programming in Conjunction with an Algebraic Modeling Language for Optimization
Victor Zverovich, Automatic Reformulation of Second-Order Cone Programming Problems