Overview
For 60 years the annual MORS Symposium has been the national security operations research community’s premier forum to exchange insight, examine emerging research, and address the most complex analytic challenges facing our nation. Each year, the Symposium brings together roughly 1,000 operations research and analytic professionals representing military, government, industry, and academia to share best practices, sharpen analytic approaches, and strengthen professional relationships in a collaborative environment. At its core, this work is focused on supporting the warfighter with high-quality, decision-ready analysis.
The Symposium begins with learning-focused Monday Tutorials and CEU Courses, followed by multiple days of deep, content-rich Working Group sessions and panels. Throughout the week, participants present in-progress work, share completed studies, discuss future analytic priorities, and explore new techniques and methods. The MORS Symposium continues to be the best venue to present, discover, and advance the latest developments in operations research and analysis while building the connections that drive national security impact year-round.
Security
If you hold a U.S. Government security clearance which is held in DISS, please submit your clearance via DISS to:
MORS SMO Code: 6A286
Meeting: MORS 94th Symposium
Dates: 8–11 June 2026
Location: USAFA 2354 Fairchild Dr, Air Force Academy, CO 80840
Point of Contact: Derek Pelham
Phone: 703.933.9070
E-Mail: derek.pelham@mors.org
*NOTE*
Please verify with your security office that you are listed in “access” status in DISS when your clearance is passed. This step is essential to prevent delays or denial of entry during on-site check-in for classified sessions.
If your clearance is NOT held in DISS, Please have your security office email your clearance information via a Visitor Authorization Letter (VAL). The email must include all required elements, including:
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Visitor Information
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Citizenship
- Clearance Level/Access Level
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Your Organization Information
- Organization Address
- Organization Phone Number
- CAGE Code
- Certification of Facility Clearance Level
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Visit Dates
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Purpose of Visit/Event Name
Incomplete VALs may delay your approval, so please ensure all information is included before sending. Please submit VALs encrypted to derek.pelham@mors.org. PW must be sent separate correspondence.
Deadlines
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2025
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7 Nov
14 Nov
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94th MORS Symposium Early Registration Opens
94th MORS Symposium Abstract Submission Opens
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2026
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30 Jan
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Abstracts Due for all Working Groups, Focus Groups, Special Session, Tutorials, and Demos
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6 March
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All Chairs will notify potential presenters of acceptance
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13 March
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Early Registration Ends; Regular Registration Begins
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24 April
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Non U.S. FVEY Clearances Due
Regular Registration Ends; Late Registration Begins
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1 May
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Revisions to Agenda
U.S. Citizens Clearances Due
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15 May
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Upload UNCLASSIFIED Presentations and Disclosure Forms in Presenter Center
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22 May
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All Invoices Paid
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8 - 11 June
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94th MORS Symposium
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Agenda
Agenda Coming Soon!
94th Registration and Refund Policy
When registering, please select the correct rate. You will be required to show ID at the registration desk and are subject to rate adjustments if your credentials do not match the registration category. The deadline to receive a full registration refund is 8 May. Beginning 9 May, no refunds will be given. Contact Ms. Karla Lee-Riviere with any questions.
Register Now, Pay Later
Take advantage of the option to register now and pay later with the “invoice me” option at checkout. This option will display in the credit card dropdown menu on the checkout page. If you need assistance registering, please contact Ms. Karla Lee-Riviere.
*Note: This can only be used to purchase registration fees. This cannot be used for social events, lunches or membership.
Social Events/Meals
Tickets must be purchased for lunches, Tuesday's social and the Recognition Dinner on Wednesday. Pricing and instructions are included on the Social Events/Meals tab.
Employer
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Early
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Regular
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Late
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| MORS Government Sponsor* |
Member |
$400 |
$600 |
$600 |
| MORS Government Sponsor* |
Non-Member |
$500 |
$700 |
$700 |
| U.S. Federal Government |
Member |
$500 |
$700 |
$700 |
| U.S. Federal Government |
Non-Member |
$600 |
$800 |
$800 |
| All Others |
Member |
$675 |
$835 |
$935 |
| All Others |
Non-Member |
$850 |
$1035 |
$1135 |
*Government Sponsor organizations include: Center for Army Analysis, HQDA/DCS Program G-8; Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration; Naval Operations, N81; Secretariat of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis SAF/SA; and OSD, A&S.
Abstracts
As part of this year’s symposium, we will be hosting tutorials on selected topics of importance to the national security analytics community. Tutorials will be held on the first day of the symposium: Monday, 8 June. We welcome submissions on topics related to this year’s theme of “Sharpening Our Analytical Edge” but will consider any topic so long as the submission makes a strong argument that it is timely and relevant. Tutorials may be classified up to SECRET.
Successful tutorials will educate participants on current or emerging methods, tools, and concepts within the profession. We discourage tutorials that are too narrowly focused or that promote a particular organization, product, or service.
Tutorials may run anywhere from 1 hour to a full day (8 hours). Attendance is free for MORS members and $100 for non-members.
Submission Instructions:
All submissions are due by 30 Janaury 2026 . Click on the “Submit Abstract” button to begin the submission process. Please fill out the form below and include it with your submission as well.
FAQs:
Q: Can I submit multiple proposals?
A: No, you are limited to one submission.
Q: Can I submit a classified tutorial?
A: Yes, tutorials may be classified up to SECRET.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tina Yan at tina.yan@mors.org.
MORS is seeking abstracts for technical presentations. Abstracts should fall under one of the main topics below or a topic of your choosing. All abstracts must be submitted as unclassified and 3,000 or less characters without images or videos. To submit an abstract, visit the Presenter Center or select the button above.
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WG
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Working Groups
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WG 1
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Homeland Security Analysis
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WG 2
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Advanced Explosives (CBRNE) Defense
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WG 3
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Infrastructure Analyses, Protection and Recovery
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WG 4
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Analytic Capability Development
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WG 5
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Cyber Operations Research
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WG 6
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Command and Control (C2)
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WG 7
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Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
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WG 8
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Space Acquisition, Testing and Operations
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WG 9
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Air and Missile Defense
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WG 10
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Joint Campaign Analysis
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WG 11
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Land and Expeditionary Warfare
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WG 12
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Maritime Operations
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WG 13
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Power Projection and Strike Warfare
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WG 14
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Air Warfare
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WG 15
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Military Health, Casualty Estimation, and Human Performance
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WG 16
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Strategic Deployment and Distribution
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WG 17
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Logistics, Reliability and Maintainability
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WG 18
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Manpower and Personnel
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WG 19
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Readiness
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WG 20
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Analytic Support to Training and Education
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WG 21
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Energy
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WG 22
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Military Assessment
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WG 23
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Process and Performance Improvement
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WG 24
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Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Experimentation
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WG 25
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AoAs and Capability Development
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WG 26
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Cost Analysis
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WG 27
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Decision Analysis
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WG 28
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Advances in Modeling and Simulation Techniques
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WG 29
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Emerging and Adapting Computational Solutions within OR
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WG 30
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Wargaming
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WG 31
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Operational Environments
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WG 32
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Special Operations and Irregular Warfare
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WG 33
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Social Science Methods and Applications
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WG 34
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Data Science and Analytics
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WG 35
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AI and Autonomous Systems
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DWG
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Distributed Working Groups
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DWG 1
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Emerging Operations Research
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DWG 2
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Unmanned Systems
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Awards & Prizes
Nominate a deserving individual or team for one of MORS’ distinguished awards or prizes! MORS strives to recognize and celebrate analysts in all stages of their career, from young analysts to seasoned veterans in the field of operations research.
The following awards and prizes have open nomination processes. Visit each individual webpage for more information and email recognition@mors.org with any questions.
Individual Awards
Clayton J. Thomas Award - Do you know an exceptional individual who has consistently worked to share their knowledge and talents with others in the field? The Thomas Award recognizes those who have demonstrated distinguished service over time and continuously delivered sound contributions that have improved the analytical underpinnings of the profession.
Vance R. Wanner Award - This distinguished award is given to a leader in the profession who has shown sustained service and leadership excellence and has played a major role in strengthening the profession of national security operations research.
Wayne P. Hughes – Know a young analyst who is already making an impact on operations research? Consider nominating them for the Hughes Award, which recognizes an early career analyst with a bright future ahead of them.
David Rist Prize - The Rist Prize is awarded to an individual or a team that is conducting implemented, impactful research. The work conducted can be up to the SECRET classification level. Finalists will present their work at the annual Rist Competition held on the Monday of the MORS Symposium, where a winner will then be selected.
Awards for Best Publication
Phalanx Editor’s Award - awarded to the best non-technical article published in Phalanx during the previous calendar year.
MOR Journal Award - awarded to the best article published in Military Operations Research Journal during the previous calendar year.
Prizes and Graduate Research Prizes
Richard H. Barchi Prize - recognizes the best paper submitted in response to a call that went out to the best nominated presenters from each working or composite group at the last MORS Symposium.
Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate Research Prize – The Tisdale Prize recognizes the achievements of an operations research student in the graduating class at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) for high-quality research that has immediate, practical value to the defense of the United States and its allies.
Dr. James T. Moore Graduate Research Prize – The Moore Prize recognizes the achievements of an operations research student in the graduating class at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) for high-quality research that has immediate, practical value to the defense of the United States and its allies.
Eugene P. Visco Prize – The Visco Prize is awarded at the annual Emerging Techniques Forum (ETF) to an early-career analyst for their excellence in research quality, contributions, and presentation.
Richard E. Rosenthal Student Competition – The Rosenthal Prize is awarded at the annual Education and Professional Development Colloquium (EPD). Students from participating institutions take part in this “quick reaction analysis” challenge, which allows them to collaborate on an operations research problem and demonstrate their skills.