Special Session 1：Smart Coordination for Logistics Operational Control in Manufacturing under the Evolution Trend of Digital Economy   (organizers: Jianbin Xin, Zhengzhou University, j.xin@zzu.edu.cn)

Special Session 2：Eye-Tracking and Neurophysiological Technology for Improving Manufacturing, Transportation, and Logistics (organizers: Xinyun Hu, the Australian National University, Xinyun.Hu@anu.edu.au)

Special Session 3：Intelligent Optimization, Modeling, and Simulation for Logistics & Transportation (organizers: Yulian Cao, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, yulian.cao@bupt.edu.cn)

Special Session 4：Multi/Many-Objective Scheduling and Optimization based on AI (organizers: Lijun He, Wuhan University of Technology, helj@whut.edu.cn)

Special Session 5：Multimodal Transportation and City Logistics  (organizers: Wenjing Guo, Wuhan University of Technology, wenjingguo@whut.edu.cn)

Special Session 6：Intelligent Transportation in Workshops or Warehouses (organizers: Ning Zhao, Beijing University of Sci. & Tech., nickzhao@me.ustb.edu.cn)

Special Session 7: Advanced Additive Manufacturing Process and Technology (organizers: Zhengyan Zhang, Hebei University of Technology, zzy@hebut.edu.cn)

Special Session 8: Autonomous Transport and Logistic Systems on Airports (organizers: Gabriel Lodewijks, The University of Newcastle,Gabriel.Lodewijks@newcastle.edu.au)

Special Session 9: Simulation Modeling and Applications (organizers: Yonggang Chen, Beijing Carila Tech Ltd., liukuo@carila.cn)

Special Session 10: Automation in Healthcare Operations and Logistics (organizers: Aboozar Jamalnia, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, aboozar.jamalnia@khu.ac.ir)

Special Session 11: Bulk Solids Handling and Transport Technology(organizers: Xiangwei Liu, Shanghai Maritime University, xwliu@shmtu.edu.cn)