Join Dr. Jason Looker (Department of Defence) for this OPTIMA Training

Title: Stochastic Optimisation: An overview of modelling, implementation and optimisation

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) have developed a software package that significantly reduces the considerable implementation challenges of producing decision-support models using Stochastic Optimisation (at least for dynamic scheduling and resource allocation problems).

The aim of this workshop is to increase the awareness of two factors that aided the development of this Stochastic Optimisation software, namely, a modelling framework and a number of free and open source software (FOSS) packages. This workshop will provide an overview of how to bring this modelling framework and these FOSS packages together to produce stochastic decision-support models, and the lessons DSTG have learnt while using Stochastic Optimisation to develop evidence-based decision-support models at scale across multiple application domains.

The session will be followed by a chance to continue the conversation and connect with your peers over lunch. 

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From uncertainty to insight: don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical stochastic optimisation skills with industry‑tested, open‑source tools.

Registration essential: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/24f2
Book your place at OPTIMA Training: Stochastic Optimisation

This training is open to all OPTIMA members

🗓️ DATE: THU 07 MAY 2026
🕜 Time: 11.00AM – 1:00PM (Training Session)
🍴 Lunch: 1:00PM – 1:45PM
📍 Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville (specific location to be confirmed after registration)