DSI Annual Meeting - Decision Sciences Institute

Message from Program Chair

Globalization: Working Together and Celebrating Our Differences

San Francisco! The name conjures images of the Golden Gate Bridge, China Town, Russian Hill, Union Square, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf (eating Dungeness crab), countless beaches, and quaint enclaves. The city has enchanted and inspired many poets, songwriters, artists, food connoisseurs, and now, dare we say it—academics. It certainly inspires our imagination.

With the advancement of supply-chain technologies, the globalization of commerce and lowering of international trade barriers continues to gain momentum. As the world seemingly contracts before us, cultural exchange is in full swing as the more we work together—the more we notice how different we are from one another. <more>

Program Highlights

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DSI is using a new conference management system this year.

Exciting plenary talks will be featured at the 2012 Annual Meeting by leading professionals and academics from different tracks within the decision sciences realm. Speakers include Stuart Kauffman, Jeffrey K. Liker and Jack Meredith.

Theme-based showcase sessions. Too often, themes are stated and listed on top of the program but make very little impact on the program. This year we will have six sessions that highlight the theme of "Globalization: Working together and celebrating our differences."

The caucus. The goal is to provide continuity from this year to next year. I am working with Funda Sahin, 2013 program chair, to facilitate this event. All tracks and one SIG are given an opportunity to meet separately, to discuss relevant topics unique to their respective areas and potential proposals for the following year.

Hotel Information

The 2012 DSI Annual Meeting will be held at the award-winning San Francisco Marriott Marquis (55 Fourth Street), located in the heart of downtown, adjacent to the Moscone Convention Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Gardens and just two blocks from Union Square. Easily accessible from Highway 101, the hotel is only a 20-minute drive from the San Francisco International Airport. One of the top travel destinations in the world, San Francisco offers a blend of exciting cultural attractions and landmarks, dining and shopping destinations, set against a background of extraordinary natural beauty.