2026 Scheduling and Strategic Planning (SSP) Conference
July 8-10 | Montreal, Canada Follow us on LinkedIn
OverviewJoin us in Montreal, Canada on July 8! Looking forward to seeing you again, and the lively conversations on optimization, data science, and analytics for airline scheduling and network/strategic planning. We discuss the latest challenges and developments, new ideas, case studies, and latest technological advances. Major topics to be discussed and reviewed relate to the challenges in network planning and scheduling: Advances on forecasting and network and schedule optimization, such as demand forecasting, market share forecasting, robust scheduling, fleet assignment, network strategies, codeshare/alliance decisions, maintenance routing, collaboration between schedule optimization and revenue management and crew/airport/air/maintenance management, and many more. As usual, we will meet and network with colleagues from many airlines, service and product providers, and academia! The following organizations are confirmed to join.
Conference Program
REGISTRATIONUse the following link to sign up for this event. Space is limited; please register soon. Register for SSP 2026Airline, Academic, Government Delegates USD 550, for AGIFORS members USD 650, for non-members All Other Delegates USD 800, for AGIFORS members USD 900, for non-members After June 21, a late registration fee of USD 100 will apply. Cancellations after July 1 will incur a cancellation fee of USD 150. Not an AGIFORS member yet? Membership is free; just visit https://agifors.org/join-us Venue / Hotel AccommodationsOur venue is Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, located downtown, steps away from the Bell Centre, St. Catherine Street and Montreal’s Underground City. Discounted hotel room booking window is now closed (by June 18).  Host City - MontrealMontreal is one of North America’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. Known for its unique blend of European charm and modern innovation, Montreal is the world’s second-largest French-speaking city and a leading hub for business, culture, and international collaboration. The city is widely recognized as Canada’s cultural capital, offering a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and more than 100 annual festivals—including the world-renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival. Its rich heritage is reflected in iconic districts such as Old Montreal, as well as landmarks like Mount Royal, which gives the city its name and provides sweeping views of the skyline.
Beyond business, visitors can enjoy Montreal’s renowned culinary scene, diverse neighborhoods, and lively summer atmosphere, which attracts over 11 million visitors annually. From its historic streets to its cutting-edge industries—including aerospace, artificial intelligence, and transportation—Montreal offers an inspiring setting for innovation, collaboration, and strategic dialogue. Montreal is a leading North American hub for aviation, aerospace, and international connectivity, making it an ideal setting for discussions on airline scheduling and strategic planning. Strategically located between Europe and North America, the city offers convenient access to major global markets through Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, one of Canada’s busiest and most efficient international gateways. Montreal is home to one of the world’s most concentrated aerospace clusters, anchored by global organizations such as International Air Transport Association, which has its headquarters in the city, and major industry players like Air Canada. The broader ecosystem includes aircraft manufacturers, MRO providers, technology firms, and research institutions, positioning Montreal at the forefront of aviation innovation and operations. Here are some suggestions for what to do in Montreal: 25 Best and Fun Things to Do in Montreal in July WeatherJuly in Montreal offers warm, summery conditions with long daylight hours and a lively atmosphere across the city.
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Alexandre Lefèvre has 15 years of experience in commercial leadership roles across the airline industry. He began his career as a strategy consultant in Paris before moving into aviation with LATAM Airlines in Brazil and Chile, where he led several Network Planning and Scheduling teams.
Alex joined Air Canada in 2019 and currently serves as Vice President, Network Planning and Global Sales. In recent years, he has driven the development of Air Canada’s commercial vision, notably the New Frontiers long‑term strategy, as well as the airline’s fleet and network expansion agenda.
He holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from ESCP Europe and is fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Call for Presentations
Our conferences are driven by the contributions of you and our SSP community. We always have a great exchange between operations research and analytics professionals in our industry. This year as well, join us, present your work and ideas to a diverse audience of industry leaders, receive feedback and suggestions, and help generate new ideas.
Final versions due July 3
Submit your abstractTalks can be on any relevant topic, including but not limited to network planning, fleet planning, robust scheduling, schedule reliability, gate assignment, block time design, demand forecasting, market share forecasting, maintenance routing, schedule adjustments to reduce crew demand and costs, and more. Especially this year, we encourage talks on synergies between network and schedule optimization and crew planning, scheduling, and training.
Technical presentation requirements:
- A 25-35 minute presentation, including Q&A.
- Must present technical contributions to solving a problem or provide insights related to airline scheduling, network planning, strategic planning, or a related area, with enough technical content.
- Willingness to comply with requests for additional information and clarification on abstract and/or presentation material.
- Willingness to tailor a presentation for the AGIFORS SSP audience and to accept directions from the selection committee in doing so.
- No live demo’s (screenshots are fine insofar as they illustrate or help visualize concepts or demonstrate results).
- No promotion of commercial products or companies or advertising please.
- However, logo of the speaker's organization is allowed.
- Must register and attend the conference.
- Slide 1 (cover) must contain
Title
Presenter’s name and organization
Date
The following copyright statement: Copyright © by [speaker name/company name]. Published by AGIFORS with permission.
Reach out to ssp@agifors.org for any questions.
General Information
Attire
Business Casual
Social Events - Smart Casual
Visa Requirements
Please check visa requirements for entering Canada.
If you would need a letter from AGIFORS to confirm your attendance to the conference, please email ssp@agifors.org.
MORE INFORMATION
For questions or more information, please contact SSP study group chairs:
- Email to ssp@agifors.org
- Email to Cumhur Gelogullari
- Email to Judith Semar