The next PLMO 2026 conference was held in Azerbaijan
From May 18-21, 2026, the latest conference in the "Problems of Logistics, Management, and Operation in the East-West Transport Corridor" (PLMO 2026) series was held in Azerbaijan. This was the fifth conference, bringing together scholars from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the United States, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Ghana, and other countries. Poland was represented by the largest delegation, from the universities of Katowice, Warsaw, and Lodz.
The Silesian University of Technology was one of the conference's co-organizers. The conference was held at the Institute of Mathematics in Baku and the Azerbaijan Technological University in Ganja. This year, the conference was dedicated to the 75th birthday of the outstanding Azerbaijani scientist, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences, prof. Kamil Ayda-zade. Conference guests congratulated the celebrant, whose extensive mathematical work relates to the field of transport and logistics.
The conference was opened by dr. Elkhan Sabziev, Director of the Institute of Mathematics. Then, prof. Rasim Alguliyev, Vice President of the Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. In his speech, he described the scientific achievements of prof. Kamil Ayda-zade.
Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, prof. Rasim Alguliyev delivers a congratulatory speech
Representatives of leading scientific institutions in Azerbaijan, as well as scientists from Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Poland, spoke during the plenary session. In his report, Professor Aleksander Sładkowski noted the importance of the anniversary's publications for the development of Azerbaijani scientific thought. He read a welcoming address and presented a commemorative gift.
Prof. Aleksander Sładkowski congratulates Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, prof. Kamil Ayda-zade on his anniversary
A group photo of some of the conference participants after the plenary session in Baku
All eight members of the Polish delegation presented papers at the plenary session and subsequent breakout sessions. It's worth noting that their papers were met with interest and discussed by conference participants. The second part of the conference took place in Ganja, where the participants traveled by train. The next plenary session was held there. This session was opened by dr. Yashar Omarov, Rector of the Azerbaijan Technological University. The conference was held in a hybrid format, allowing some participants to present papers from outside Ganja. For example, dr. Elkhan Sabziev, Director of the Institute of Mathematics, delivered his presentation in this format.
In his report, prof. A. Sładkowski noted Azerbaijan's significant role in the development of the East-West transport corridor. He emphasized that, given global tensions, maintaining stable transport links along the New Silk Road is crucial.
Speech by prof. A. Sładkowski at the plenary session at the Azerbaijan Technological University
In addition to the fruitful scientific sessions, conference participants established new contacts with colleagues from various countries. In particular, prof. A. Sładkowski held meetings with dr. Elkhan Sabziev, Director of the Institute of Mathematics in Baku, and with dr. Yashar Omarov, Rector of the Azerbaijan Technological University in Ganja. Issues of expanding scientific and pedagogical cooperation, participation in joint conferences, publications, and grants were discussed.
In addition to sharing experiences and gaining new information directly at the conference, participants had the opportunity to learn about Azerbaijan's rich history and culture. The conference organizers did everything possible to facilitate this. For example, conference participants explored the architectural landmarks of Baku, visited the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, the burning Yanardag Mountain, one of Azerbaijan's most beautiful and largest high-altitude lakes Goygol, the historic Swabian colony in the village of Goygol, the palace of the Sheki Khans, the foothill resort of Gabala, and other attractions.
The Polish delegation at the entrance to the palace of the Sheki Khans
Abstracts of the papers were published by the beginning of the conference, and based on its results, it is planned to publish selected scientific papers by Springer Publishing House.
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