The Optimal Wedding - With Pyomo

Explore mathematical optimization in Python through a unique wedding planning scenario in this 31-minute EuroPython 2021 conference talk. Learn how to formulate, input data, and solve complex seating arrangement problems using the open-source Pyomo package and COIN-OR Branch-and-Cut Solver. Discover applications of mathematical optimization beyond weddings, including logistics, chemistry, energy systems, and genetics. Suitable for Python-familiar audiences with no prior optimization experience, gain practical insights into leveraging Pyomo for real-world problem-solving.