The INFORMS 2016 Annual Meeting will take place in the Music City Center, the state-of-the-art convention center recently built, and the adjacent Omni Nashville Hotel. The conference will feature plenaries and keynotes; panel discussions; tutorials; and thousands of oral and poster presentations from leading academics, industry experts, students, and representatives of government agencies. This Annual Meeting will provide the attendees numerous opportunities to share expertise and experiences; find prospective employers and employees; and build professional networks by meeting new people and reconnecting with colleagues.