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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt">A</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt">s part of the preparations for the
<b>International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP 2027)</b>, which will take place in Amsterdam on July 25–30, 2027, we are exploring the possibility of providing childcare services during the conference.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">To better understand the potential demand and the needs of participants, we have prepared a short survey. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take<b>
</b></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt">two</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> minutes to complete the</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"> following</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> survey</span></b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">,
particularly if childcare availability might influence your decision to attend ISMP 2027</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"> before Nov 18, 2026:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPQHW9X">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPQHW9X</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">We would also be grateful if you could
<b>forward this message </b>to colleagues and other potential participants, especially those who might benefit from childcare services during the conference.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Your feedback will help us assess the demand and plan appropriate arrangements.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam in 2027!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt">On behalf of the local organization team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt">Ahmadreza Marandi<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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