Twenty years of EUROPT, the EURO working group on Continuous Optimization

Abstract

EUROPT, the Continuous Optimization working group of EURO, celebrated its 20 years of activity in 2020. We trace the history of this working group by presenting the major milestones that have led to its current structure and organization and its major trademarks, such as the annual EUROPT workshop and the EUROPT Fellow recognition. • We present a brief overview of the milestones of EUROPT's history, and its rich scientific activities. • We trace the main milestones which have led to the current structure and organization of EUROPT as well as to define its main trademarks. • We trace the history of the annual EUROPT workshop and of the EUROPT Fellow award.