Key Information
In 2025, the Workshop on Optimisation, Metric Bounds, Approximation and Transversality (WOMBAT) will be held at The University of Queensland on November 26th-28th.
The goal of WOMBAT is to bring together both Australian and international researchers who work on all areas of optimisation. We welcome contributions on any topic related to mathematical optimisation: theoretical, computational, or applied.
Keynote Speakers
Program
The program can be found in the conference handbook.
Registration and Abstract Submission
The deadline for abstract submission is 24th October 2025.
Financial Support
A limited amount of funding is available for students attending the conference. If you would like to apply for funding select "student" in the registration form and outline your travel/expenses.
Venue and Travel
The conference will be held at The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus, in Room 348 of the Physiology Lecture Theatres Building (Building 63). [Google Maps]
Getting to the University of Queensland – St Lucia Campus
The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus is located just 7 km from Brisbane’s city centre, nestled along the Brisbane River. It is easily accessible by public transport, including buses, ferries (CityCat), and cycling paths.
- Bus: Several bus routes travel directly to UQ St Lucia, including the M2 "Metro Bus" Route with stops in South Bank and the CBD. A number of other bus routes stop at the UQ Lakes and Chancellor’s Place stops, the main drop-off points on campus.
- Ferry: The CityCat ferry service stops at the UQ St Lucia terminal, offering a scenic and convenient route from various parts of Brisbane.
- Train: The closest trains stations to UQ are Toowong and Boggo Road. From these stations it is a short bus ride to campus.
- Cycling: UQ is well-connected by bike paths, and there are bike racks and end-of-trip facilities available on campus.
From Brisbane Airport, you can take the Airtrain to the city (e.g., South Bank or Central Station), then transfer to a bus or ferry to reach UQ. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber are also readily available at the airport.
Public transport in Brisbane uses the go card system, but you can also tap on and off with a contactless bank card or digital wallet. More information is available on the Translink website.
Travel & Health Information
If you're travelling internationally, please check the latest health and visa requirements for entering Australia. We recommend applying early if you require a visa.
If you need a letter confirming your participation or attendance at WOMBAT 2025, please contact wombatconference2025@gmail.com.
Accommodation
For accommodation details see the conference handbook.
Organising Committee
- Fred Roosta (University of Queensland).
- Oscar Smee (University of Queensland).
- Alexander Lim (University of Queensland).
Please direct any questions or concerns to wombatconference2025@gmail.com.
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the generous support of the University of Queensland's School of Mathematics and Physics, the University of Sydney's Discipline of Business Analytics, and Biarri. Their contributions have been instrumental in making this workshop possible and in fostering collaboration across academia and industry.
