Join the professional home of Operational Research

Whether you work in operational research, analytics, data science, AI, academia or are developing your career, Classic Membership connects you with a professional community committed to improving decision-making.

The OR Society brings together practitioners, researchers, consultants, public sector professionals and students to share knowledge, develop skills and demonstrate the impact of operational research across every sector.

Join Classic Membership

What's included?

Connect with a professional community

Build your network through local groups, special interest groups, conferences, webinars and professional events. Share ideas with experts and learn from others tackling similar challenges.

Develop your skills

Access professional development opportunities including training courses, webinars, technical resources and practical learning to keep your knowledge current.

Stay informed

Receive member publications, newsletters and industry updates covering operational research, analytics, data science, AI and decision science.

Professional recognition

Demonstrate your commitment to professional standards through membership and access routes towards professional accreditation.

Member savings

Benefit from discounted rates for conferences, training courses, events and selected partner services.

Shape the profession

Volunteer on committees, contribute to publications, speak at events, mentor others or help promote operational research to the next generation.

Who is Classic
Membership for?

Classic Membership is suitable for:

Operational Research
Data Analysts
Data Scientists
AI professionals interested in decision-making
Consultants
Civil servants
Defence analysts
Academics and researchers
Early career professionals
Students progressing into industry

75+

years supporting
the profession

Why join The OR Society?

For over 75 years, The OR Society has supported professionals who use evidence, mathematics, modelling and analytics to solve complex problems.

As a member you become part of a community that believes better decisions create better outcomes for organisations, government and society.

 

Ready to join?

Become part of the UK's professional community for operational research and decision-making today.

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