Workshop on Variational Analysis and Applications for Modeling of Energy Exchange – VAME 2026

Workshop on Variational Analysis and Applications for Modeling of Energy Exchange – VAME 2026

March 9-13, 2026
UOH, Rancagua – Chile

 

We are pleased to announce that the 4th International Workshop on “Variational Analysis and Applications for Modeling of Energy Exchange” (VAME 2026) will be hosted in Región de O’Higgins, Chile, from March 9th to 13th, 2026.

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The aim of the workshop is to bring together specialists in the modeling of energy exchanges, from the areas of Mathematics and Economics. In addition, the workshop strives to stimulate the exchange of ideas among researchers and practitioners who develop or apply energy market models and approaches for policy identification and assessment. In an “informal context”, the intent is to generate fruitful scientific exchanges on the following topics:

  1. Nonlinear optimization;
  2. Stochastic programming and robust optimization;
  3. Bilevel programming, MPEC, EPEC;
  4. Generalized Nash equilibrium problems (GNEPs);
  5. Capacity expansion models in renewable-dominated power systems;
  6. Decarbonization and integration of renewable energy sources in power systems;
  7. Impact of the development of electric vehicles;
  8. Electricity market design;
  9. Risk management in electricity markets.

On this occasion, it will be dedicated to the celebration of the 60th birthday of our dear friend Professor Didier Aussel, who organized the first version of the VAME and has made significant contributions during his career to the topics of the workshop.

Scientific Committee

  • Stephan Gaubert
  • Luce Brotcorne
  • Claudia Sagastizábal
  • Alejandro Jofré
  • Martin Schmidt
  • Rossana Riccardi
  • Giorgia Oggioni
  • Yboon García
  • René Henrion

Local Committee

  • David Salas
    Instituto de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad de O’Higgins. Chile
  • Anton Svensson
    Instituto de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad de O’Higgins. Chile
  • John Cotrina
    Departamento Académico de Economía, Universidad del Pacífico. Perú
  • Yboon García
    Departamento Académico de Economía, Universidad del Pacífico. Perú

This event has received funding from Proyecto Basal ANID FB210005.

Date: Mar 09, 2026
Date of closure: Mar 13, 2026
Venue: Campus Rancagua of Universidad de O’Higgins. Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 611, Rancagua
More info at:
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Posted on Jan 5, 2026 in Workshops & Congresses