• This talk outlines ALDI Australia’s practical experience applying optimisation to a real-world logistics problem. It focuses on how the team framed the business challenge, developed an initial proof of concept using Gurobi, and scaled the solution to support strategic planning for national operations. Emphasis is placed on stakeholder engagement and implementation rather than algorithmic detail.

Presented by: Shamin Kinathil | Head of Data Science | ALDI Stores Australia

The Future of Optimisation: How GenAI Will Unlock the Next Wave of Adoption

• Optimisation has long been the engine behind smarter decisions, but its future is poised to be even more transformative. In this talk, we’ll explore how Generative AI (GenAI) can help make mathematical optimisation models and applications more accessible, scalable, and explainable.
• Framed around “today’s challenges and tomorrow’s solutions,” we’ll unpack three key bottlenecks that limit adoption and show how GenAI can help overcome them.
• This session is designed for optimisation practitioners, SaaS builders, and business and product leaders looking to scale the impact of mathematical optimisation. GenAI isn’t just a new interface; it’s a catalyst for bridging the gap between complex models and widespread, real-world use.

Presented by: Menkes van den Briel | Co-Founder | Earthworm Analytics

• Recent research applying Primal-Dual Hybrid Gradient (PDHG) methods to linear programming has shown that first-order methods can be a useful part of the mathematical programming toolbox. These algorithms also lend themselves to GPU-based implementations, raising the prospect of exploiting the current surge in hardware development for optimisation applications.
• This session will focus on the current state of Gurobi’s GPU capabilities and explore future directions for leveraging GPUs in optimisation. Attendees will gain insights into how GPU technology can enhance the performance of Gurobi’s solver and what advancements are on the horizon.

Presented by: Steven Edwards | Product Manager | Gurobi

Panellists include:​

• Fangfang Li | Principal Data Scientist | Graincorp​
• Graham Pearson | Head of Technology – Trading / Head of Engineering| oOh!
• Oliver Nunn | Managing Director | Endgame Analytics