Large Scale Optimization
Summer School 2025
Advanced topics in integer, linear and nonlinear optimization with sessions on theory, modeling, applications and computing.
Expert Lectures
Learn from leading experts in the field of optimization from prestigious institutions across India.
Hands-on Sessions
Gain practical experience through interactive sessions on real-world optimization problems.
Networking
Connect with fellow researchers, students, and industry professionals in the field of optimization.
About LSO 2025
Large Scale Optimization (LSO) Summer School, 2025 will cover advanced topics in integer, linear and nonlinear optimization. It will feature sessions on theory, modeling, applications and computing.
The school is targeted at PhD students, post-graduate students, faculty and industry professionals interested in advanced topics in this area.
This is the 5th in series, following the LSO Summer Schools at IIM Indore (2019), IIM Ahmedabad (2022), IIT Kanpur (2023), and IIT Roorkee (2024).
Register for the summer schoolTopics
The summer school will cover various advanced topics in integer, linear and nonlinear optimization.
Applications in logistics and transportation
Benders decomposition
Column generation
Computational complexity in optimization
Cutting plane methods
Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition
Heuristic methods
Lagrangean relaxation
Robust optimization
Valid inequalities and polar duality
Who Should Attend?
PhD Students
Enhance your research by learning advanced optimization techniques and networking with experts.
Faculty Members
Keep up with the latest research and methodologies in optimization to enhance your teaching and research.
Industry Professionals
Apply cutting-edge optimization techniques to solve real-world business challenges and improve operations.
Post-Graduate Students
Build specialized knowledge in optimization to advance your career and academic pursuits.
Speakers
Program
Comprehensive schedule covering theory, modeling, applications and computing in optimization.
Program Overview
The LSO Summer School 2025 will feature a mix of lectures, hands-on sessions, and panel discussions focused on various aspects of optimization methods.
The detailed schedule and program information will be announced closer to the event date.
June 16-21, 2025
The detailed program and schedule will be updated shortly. Stay tuned for the announcement.
Registration
Join us for the LSO Summer School 2025 and advance your knowledge in optimization.
Registration Details
Registration includes participation in all sessions, course materials, and refreshments during the program. It does not include accommodation, travel, lunch or dinner.
Registrations are now open
Please use latest version of Chrome, Edge, Safari, Brave etc. (but not Firefox). It is a two-step procedure. After filling your details, you will receive an email with a payment link. Registration is complete only after payment is successful.
Registration closes on June 1, 2025.
Registration Fees
Includes goods and services tax (GST)
| Category | Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
|
Students
PhD, Post-doctoral
researchers, postgraduate or graduate
|
6,000 |
|
Faculty members
Universities or colleges in
India
|
12,000 |
|
Practitioners and
all others
Industry professionals and
international participants
|
27,000 |
* Registration fees do not include accommodation, travel and food.
What's Included
- All sessions and workshops
- Course materials
- Refreshments during breaks
- Certificate of participation
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Travel to/from venue
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
Required Documents
- ID proof
- Student/Faculty ID card (if applicable)
- Payment confirmation
- Authorization letter (if sponsored)
Important Dates
Payment Information
Please goto registration section, fill in your details and submit the form. You will receive an email with a payment link. Payment can be made via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
For any queries regarding registration, please contact: amahajan@iitb.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue
Join us at IIT Bombay campus in Powai, Mumbai.
LHC IIT Bombay
Venue Information
LSO 2025 will be held in IIT Bombay campus located in Powai, Mumbai. The campus offers state-of-the-art facilities for academic conferences and a serene environment conducive to learning and networking.
Location
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
India
Exact Venue
Classroom LH
Lecture Hall Complex (LHC)
IIT Bombay Campus
Accommodation
On-Campus Accommodation
Shared rooms in hostels are available from June 15th to June 22nd. Please reserve your rooms before the registration deadline.
Guest House Accommodation
A limited number of guest house accommodations on campus are available for speakers and other attendees, offering comfortable stays in a serene environment.
Nearby Hotels
For attendees seeking alternative accommodation, several hotels are available near the IIT Bombay campus:
-
Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
2.5 km from campus
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Meluha The Fern
1.5 km from campus
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The Beatle Hotel
2 km from campus
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Hotel Ramee Guestline
3 km from campus
*Hotel information is provided for reference only. LSO 2025 does not have any official tie-ups with these hotels.
How to Reach
By Air
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is approximately 8 km from the campus.
- • Taxi: 30-40 minutes
- • App-based cabs available
By Train
Nearest stations: Kanjurmarg (5 km) and Vikhroli (7 km) on Central line.
- • Auto-rickshaws available
- • Taxi: 15-20 minutes
By Road
IIT Bombay is well-connected by road network and easily accessible from all parts of Mumbai.
- • Bus: 389 from Sion
- • App-based cabs available
Organizers
Meet the team behind LSO Summer School 2025.
