9th International Symposium on

Statistical Process Monitoring

ISSPM 2027 comes to Aegina—a captivating Greek island just 35 minutes from Piraeus—for five scientific days at the heart of the Greek summer, 12–16 July 2027. A focused international forum where leading researchers and practitioners advance new methods, connect AI with Statistical Process Monitoring, share real-world applications and build collaborations that last beyond the island.

Discover ISSPM 2027

Welcome to Aegina

Science, conversation and community by the Saronic Sea

ISSPM 2027 brings the international Statistical Process Monitoring community back to Greece for five days of rigorous scientific exchange and shared island experiences.

The symposium will combine invited talks, focused discussions, a young researchers’ session and social activities in a setting designed to make collaboration continue beyond the lecture room.

9thedition of ISSPM
5conference days
5scientific days
1close-knit international community

About the symposium

Monitoring modern processes with statistical insight

ISSPM is a dedicated forum for researchers and practitioners who develop, study and apply Statistical Process Monitoring. The meeting supports methodological progress, practical impact and the next generation of researchers.

2009

The series begins

The first International Symposium on Statistical Process Control was organized in Nantes, France.

2013

First meeting in Greece

The third symposium was hosted in Piraeus, establishing a lasting connection with the University of Piraeus.

2027

ISSPM returns to Greece

The ninth edition moves to Aegina for an island-based scientific and social program.

Topics

All areas of Statistical Process Monitoring are welcome

  • Univariate and multivariate Statistical Process Monitoring
  • Standard and nonstandard control charts
  • Parametric, nonparametric and distribution-free methods
  • Bayesian Statistical Process Monitoring
  • Adaptive and self-starting monitoring schemes
  • Phase I and Phase II monitoring
  • Design and optimization of control charts
  • Statistical-economic design of monitoring procedures
  • Profiles, functional data and image data
  • High-dimensional and complex data streams
  • Multi-stage, multi-stream and batch processes
  • Autocorrelated, nonlinear and non-normal processes
  • Integration of SPM with machine learning and AI
  • Applications in industry, health, services, environment, finance and public systems
  • Interpretability, diagnostics and root-cause analysis
  • Digital transformation and data-intensive systems

Planning calendar

Important dates

  1. 01 Oct – 30 Oct 2026
    Invitations sent

    Invited speakers receive the symposium invitation.

  2. 01 Nov – 30 Nov 2026
    Statement of intent

    Invited speakers confirm their intention to participate.

  3. 01 Nov 2026 – 15 Jan 2027
    Early registration

    Guaranteed Danae Hotel room availability within the conference allocation.

  4. 16 Jan – 30 Apr 2027
    Regular registration

    Hotel rooms remain subject to actual availability.

  5. 01 May – 30 Jun 2027
    Late registration

    Final registration period, subject to availability.

  6. 12 Jul – 16 Jul 2027
    ISSPM 2027

    Aegina Island, Greece.

Registration and accommodation

A complete island conference experience

Registration fees and hotel packages are listed separately to support clear planning.

Registration fees include

5

Scientific days

Access to sessions, panels, conference material and the young researchers’ program.

6

Coffee breaks

Two coffee breaks daily, from Tuesday to Thursday.

4

Lunches

Lunch at Danae Hotel from Monday through Thursday.

5

Evening events + Dinners

From Sunday to Thursday (Welcome dinners, Moni Island reception, conference dinner and closing reception).

2

Conference tours

Pre- and post-conference tours with dedicated transport.

Danae Hotel package includes

5

Nights at Danae Hotel

Check-in on Sunday, 11 July 2027, and check-out on Friday, 16 July 2027.

5

Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast throughout the five-night stay.

2

Ferry journeys

Round-trip ferry tickets between Piraeus and Aegina.

Fee structure

Registration and five-night hotel packages

All amounts are in EUR. Accommodation in Danae Hotel includes bed & breakfast for 5 nights (Sunday 11/7/2027 in & Friday 16/7/2027 out) and round-trip ferry tickets.

Participant category Period Dates Registration Hotel package Danae rooms
Regular participant Early 1 Nov 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 €595 €795 single room Guaranteed
Regular 16 Jan – 30 Apr 2027 €695 €895 single room Subject to availability
Late 1 May – 30 Jun 2027 €795 €995 single room Subject to availability
Student or participant from a developing country Early 1 Nov 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 €495 €495 shared double room Guaranteed
Regular 16 Jan – 30 Apr 2027 €595 €595 shared double room Subject to availability
Late 1 May – 30 Jun 2027 €695 €645 shared double room Subject to availability
Accompanying person Early Until 15 Jan 2027 €495 +€195 double-room supplement Guaranteed
Regular / Late 16 Jan – 30 Jun 2027 €595 +€295 double-room supplement Subject to availability

Student status documentation may be requested. Eligible developing-country categories and all booking terms will be confirmed with the registration instructions.

Accompanying person's fees include all lunches, dinners and social events.

For less nights in Danae Hotel a discount is available. Please contact ERA Congress & Events Agent (isspm@era.gr).

Registration opening Registration will open on 1 November 2026

How to register

Information to prepare

  1. 01
    Select your participant category

    Regular, student/developing country or accompanying person.

  2. 02
    Choose your accommodation

    Confirm the room package and accompanying person details, if applicable.

  3. 03
    Provide practical details

    Dietary restrictions, social activity participation and invoice information.

Program

Five scientific days designed for focused exchange

The outline below is provisional. Session titles, speakers and detailed timings will be published after invited speakers and presentations are confirmed.

Mon12 July

Scientific program I

  • Opening and scientific sessions
  • Registration and young researchers’ session
  • Welcome reception and dinner
Tue13 July

Scientific program II

  • Morning and afternoon sessions
  • Panel on the current status and future of SPM
  • Social reception on Moni Island
Wed14 July

Scientific program III

  • Morning and afternoon sessions
  • Industry panel
  • Conference dinner at a local taverna
Thu15 July

Scientific program IV

  • Morning and afternoon sessions
  • Closing panel and remarks
  • Closing reception and dinner
Fri16 July

Scientific program V

  • Conference Closing Ceremony
  • Return to Piraeus
  • Sounion cultural tour
  • Airport transfer connections

Draft schedule

High-level draft conference program

The timetable below is indicative and will be refined as sessions, speakers and transport arrangements are confirmed.

High-level draft conference program from Sunday 11 July to Friday 16 July 2027
Date & Time Sunday11 July Monday12 July Tuesday13 July Wednesday14 July Thursday15 July Friday16 July
08:00–09:00 Pre-Conference Tour Registration Registration Registration Conference Closing Ceremony
09:00–10:30 3P Session #1.1 3P Session #2.1 3P Session #3.1 Transfer to Piraeus & check-in for the Post-Conference Tour
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break
11:00–13:00 4P Session #1.1 4P Session #2.1 4P Session #3.1 Post-Conference Tour
13:00–14:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
14:30–16:00 Conference Registration 3P Session #1.2 3P Session #2.2 3P Session #3.2
16:00–16:30 Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break
16:30–17:30 Students Poster Session Panel Discussion: Current Status & Future of SPM (4P) Panel: Meet the Editor (3P) 2P Session #3.3
17:30–18:30 Panel: Industry Panel (3P) Panel: Closing Remarks (2P)
18:30–20:00 Conference Opening Ceremony Free Time Free Time Free Time
20:00–22:30 Conference “Informal” Welcome Dinner at Danae Hotel Conference Welcome Reception by the Pool at Danae Hotel Conference Social Reception on Moni Island Conference Dinner at a Local Taverna Conference Closing Reception & Dinner by the Pool
22:30–24:00 Free Time Free Time Free Time

Scientific program

Five scientific days of research and discussion

The program is expected to include invited talks, thematic sessions, a young researchers’ session, panel discussions and informal exchanges that encourage new collaborations.

  • Invited talks
  • Modern applications of SPM
  • Machine learning and high-dimensional data
  • Health, services and industrial applications
12 July · Monday

Pre-conference cultural tour

An introduction to Aegina’s history and island character, with indicative stops at the Temple of Aphaia, Kolona, Saint Nektarios and Aegina Town. Final details will be announced.

16 July

Sounion Tour

A closing cultural experience at Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Final timetable and transport details will be announced.

Outdoor lounge and pool area at Danae Hotel in Aegina Conference venue · Danae Hotel

The conference venue

Danae Hotel

43 Kazantzaki Street
Aegina Town, 18010, Greece

Danae Hotel will bring the scientific sessions, meals and informal conversations together in one relaxed island setting. The hotel is located on Aegina’s coastal road, close to the Temple of Apollo and within walking distance of the town centre.

  • Conference room
  • Restaurant and breakfast area
  • Outdoor pool and gathering spaces
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Family and non-smoking rooms
  • Sea-view surroundings

Useful information

From Athens Airport to the conference

Aegina is approximately 27 km from Piraeus and can be reached by regular ferry or high-speed hydrofoil.

  1. 1 Athens Airport Metro to Piraeus · about 55 minutes
  2. 2 Piraeus Port Ferries leave from Gate E8
  3. 3 Aegina Port 35 minutes by hydrofoil · about 50 by ferry
  4. 4 Danae Hotel Approximately 10 minutes on foot

Ferry timetables, registration desk hours, presentation upload instructions, accessibility information and local contacts will be added closer to the symposium.

Accommodation

Stay where the conversations continue

Danae Hotel is the recommended accommodation and the symposium venue.

Staying at the hotel keeps participants close to scientific sessions, meals and evening discussions. July is a high-demand period on Aegina, so early booking is strongly encouraged.

Alternative hotels, guesthouses and apartments are available in Aegina Town and nearby areas for participants who prefer a different arrangement.

Five-night single room package

Early€795booking by 15 January 2027
Regular€895subject to availability
Late€995subject to availability

Bed & breakfast and round-trip ferry tickets included. Double-room supplements are shown in the registration table.

A traditional boat in clear water beside the waterfront on Aegina Island

About the host island

Aegina, close to Athens and distinctly island Greek

Neoclassical streets, archaeological sites, traditional villages, beaches and pistachio groves make Aegina an ideal setting for a conference with time to think and connect.

01

History and culture

Temple of Aphaia, Kolona, Saint Nektarios, Paleochora and landmarks from the early years of modern Greece.

02

Local experiences

Aegina Town, Perdika, the ancient olive grove, open-air cinema and the island’s celebrated pistachios.

03

Sea and beaches

Moni Island, Agia Marina, Klima, Marathonas and Aeginitissa offer different ways to enjoy the Saronic Gulf.

04

Food and conversation

Seaside tavernas, local produce and informal evenings create natural opportunities to continue scientific discussions.

Abstract submission

For confirmed invited speakers

Abstract submission will be reserved for speakers invited by the Scientific Committee.

The submission process and final deadline will be announced on this page. All invited speakers are expected to register for the symposium.

Submission form coming soon

Information required

  • Author names and affiliations
  • Presenting author’s email
  • Title and abstract
  • Up to five keywords
  • Funding information, if applicable
  • References and additional comments, if applicable

People

Committees

Scientific Committee

In alphabetical order

  • Sotiris BersimisUniversity of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece
  • Giovanna CapizziUniversità di Padova, Padua, Italy
  • Philippe CastagliolaNantes Université, Nantes, France
  • Giovanni CelanoUniversità degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy
  • Subha ChakrabortiUniversity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA
  • Sven KnothHelmut-Schmidt-Universität, Hamburg, Germany
  • Antonio LeporeUniversità degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
  • Kamran PaynabarGeorgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
  • Panagiotis TsiamyrtzisAthens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece

Local Organizing Committee

In alphabetical order

  • Sotiris BersimisUniversity of Piraeus · Greece
  • Polychronis EconomouUniversity of Patras · Greece
  • Petros MaravelakisUniversity of Piraeus · Greece
  • George NenesUniversity of Western Macedonia · Kozani, Greece
  • Sakis RakitzisUniversity of Piraeus · Greece
  • Panagiotis TsiamyrtzisAthens University of Economics and Business · Greece

Updates

More information will follow

These sections will be completed as registrations, partnerships and program details are confirmed.

Attendees

Participant list

The attendee list will be announced closer to the symposium.

Sponsors

Partnership opportunities

Sponsorship categories and contact details will be announced soon.