Stochastic Networks Conference 2026

Join mathematicians and applied researchers at this major forum to learn the latest developments and research directions in stochastic networks.

Held biennially, this five-day event carries on the tradition of Stochastic Networking events initiated in 1987. More details on the 2024 conference, including panels, speakers, and hotels, can be found here. Explore past conferences here. 

The 2026 conference will be sponsored by the Operations Management Group at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and will be held in the heart of downtown Chicago at Gleacher Center. During the 2026 conference, you can enjoy Chicago’s culinary and brewery scenes, street festivals, and museums as spring turns into summer in our amazing metropolis.

For questions, contact the local organizing committee: Amy R. Ward (Chair), René Caldentey, John Birge, or Baris Ata.

Dates: June 15–19, 2026

Location: Gleacher Center

At-Large Steering Committee Members:

• Francois Baccelli
• Jim Dai (Co-Chair)
• Alexandre Proutiere
• Kavita Ramanan
• R. Srikant
• Ruth Williams (Co-Chair)
• Bert Zwart