International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

The 15th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimisation (WCSMO-15) will be hosted in University College Cork, Ireland from 5th – 9th June 2023. 

Traditionally held biennially in different continents to foster its geographical diversity, we are particularly delighted to invite you to attend this congress in-person, since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2019. The congress brings researchers from all over the world together to exchange ideas, update knowledge, reinforce collaboration, and network with leading researchers. It retains its tradition of high scientific standards and rich social activities. Younger researchers are particularly welcome with affordable participation costs and a number of fellowships on offer.

The congress brings researchers from all over the world together to exchange ideas, update knowledge, reinforce collaboration, and network with leading researchers. It retains its tradition of high scientific standards and rich social activities. Younger researchers are particularly welcome with affordable participation costs and a number of fellowships on offer.

In addition to normal oral and poster presentations, the congress provides panel discussions in some specific topics with strong current interests. These sessions allow all attendees to participate in the discussions and develop new understanding in research frontiers.

As one of Ireland’s oldest institutions, world-renowned University College Cork (UCC) is the perfect location for WCSMO2023. The university campus benefits all the facilities of a modern, thriving city, blended seamlessly with a 19th century historic campus. It is a world leader in sustainability, being the first University in the world awarded a Green Flag from the Foundation for Environmental Education. UCC is ranked 9th globally in the UI Green Metric World University Ranking of sustainable universities and was the first higher education institution in the world to achieve ISO 50001 certification for energy management.  Furthermore, it is now ranked 8th in the world for impact as measured by TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION World University Impact Rankings 2021.

There is a recent history of UCC hosting global conferences. Levering its beautiful location and stunning campus, delegates will experience a modern university in an old world setting.

Cork has been voted Europe’s 3rd friendliest City and according to the Lonely Planet, “Everything good about Ireland can be found in Cork”.  With Cork’s excellent reputation for hospitality and fine dining, it will be an experience that you will remember for many years.  We hope that you will take some time out from the busy WCSMO2023 program to enjoy our fabulous county, or perhaps you will extend your stay and venture further afield. 

We look forward to your attendance and to offer you a ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) to WCSMO2023.

Dr. Denis Kelliher,

Chair, WCSMO2023 Local Organising Committee.