About the congress
Welcome to WCSMO-17
The World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO), organized by the International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO), has established itself since 1995 as the leading international forum for presenting and discussing advances in optimization methods and applications across engineering and applied sciences.
WCSMO-17 will be held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, home to the spectacular Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
More about WCSMO-17Plan ahead
Important Dates
- Abstract submission opens October 1, 2026
- Abstract submission deadline January 8, 2027
- Registration system opens January 19, 2027
- Notification of acceptance February 19, 2027
- Early registration deadline TBA
- Presenter registration deadline TBA
- Online registration deadline TBA
- Congress May 16–21, 2027
Scope
Topics of Interest
Optimization Methods
Topology and shape optimization, gradient-based methods, metaheuristics, and evolutionary algorithms
02Multiphysics Applications
Thermo-fluid problems, acoustics and vibration, optics and electromagnetics
03Materials & Manufacturing
Multi-material systems, materials engineering, and additive manufacturing
04Data-Driven Approaches
Machine learning, surrogate modeling, and data-driven optimization
05Reliability & Robustness
Robust design, reliability-based design optimization
06Engineering Applications
Aerospace, civil, architectural, mechanical, and biomedical engineering
Why Attend WCSMO-17?
Global Community
Join 400+ delegates from over 30 countries
400+ Presentations
Cutting-edge research in optimization
Stunning Location
Experience the Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Networking
Connect with leading researchers and industry professionals
See you in Foz do Iguaçu
May 16-21, 2027 · Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention
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