<html><head><style> body {height: 100%; color:#000000; font-size:12pt; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;}</style></head><body><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">==================================================================================<br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">“EngOpt 2016”, the 5th International Conference on Engineering <br>Optimization"<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">will take place at Iguassu Falls, Brazil, from 19th to 23rd June <br>2016.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">==================================================================================<br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Dear <br>Colleague,<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Is my pleasure to announce that ABSTRACT SUBMISSION is now <br>open.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Please submit your abstract in our site: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.engopt.org/" data-mce-href="http://www.engopt.org/">www.engopt.org</a><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><b>•15th January 2016 - Deadline for the short abstract, to be included in the <br>proceedings <br></b></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><b><br></b></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><b><br>book of the conference (Up to 3200 characters including spaces, written in plain <br>text, <br></b></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><b><br></b></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><b><br>without mathematical <br>formulas).</b><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>•Notification for paper acceptance: 15 days after <br>submission<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">______________________________________________________________________<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT ACOMODATIONS IS NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR <br>SITE<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">EngOpt 2016 obtained special rates for the participants of the Conference <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>at Rafain Palace Hotel & <br>Convention.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Pleaase note that these rates are for a limited number of <br>rooms.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">==================================================================================<br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">About Rafain Palace Hotel & Convention <br>Center:<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Featuring tennis and soccer courts, 3 pools and a hot tub, Rafain Palace Hotel <br>& <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>Convention Center is at 5 km from the Paraguayan border and 20 km <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>from Iguaçu Falls. Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is 7 km away, and parking is <br>free.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">With a rich selection of breads, hot dishes and fruits, buffet breakfast is <br>served <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>daily at Itamuri Restaurant. À la carte dishes from Brazilian and international <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>cuisines are served throughout the day. American Bar and the pool bar serve <br>drinks, <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>snacks and <br>ice-creams.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Children can have fun at the playground or with the entertainment staff. Other <br>hotel <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>amenities include a gym, sauna and gift <br>shop.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">==================================================================================<br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">About registration <br>fees:<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br><b>Participant Fees include:</b> Conference proceedings, attendance at all scientific <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>sessions, coffee breaks, self-service buffet lunch the four days of the <br>conference, <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>welcome reception and <br>banquet.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br><b>Full time Student Fees include:</b> Conference proceedings, attendance at all <br>scientific <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>sessions, coffee breaks, self-service buffet lunch the four days of the <br>conference and <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>welcome <br>reception<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">==================================================================================<br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">EngOpt: A forum for Engineers, Mathematicians and Computer Scientists to <br>share<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>research and innovations, promoting interdisciplinary activities in <br>all<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>fields of Engineering <br>Optimization.<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br>_______________________________________________________________________<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Engopt 2016 is organized <br>by:<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Federal University of Rio de <br>Janeiro<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">________________________________________________________________________<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">As in previous editions, EngOpt is endorsed <br>by:<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">EUROPT - EURO Working Group on Continuous <br>Optimization<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">ISSMO - International Society for Structural and <br>Multidisciplinary<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br> <br> Optimization<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">IFORS - International Federation of Operational Research <br>Societies<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">MOS - Mathematical Optimization <br>Society<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">________________________________________________________________________<br> <br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span><div><br></div><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;"><span size="2" data-mce-style="font-size: small;" style="font-size: small;">Please visit our website: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.engopt.org/" data-mce-href="http://www.engopt.org/">www.engopt.org</a> and make yor Fast <br>Pre-registration.<br> 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