The key objective of this Task Force is to promote research on multi-modal optimization, including its development, education and understanding of sub topic areas of multi-modal optimization. The main objectives of the task force can be summarized as follows:
create an active and healthy community to promote theme areas of multi-modal optimization
make student, researchers, end-users, developers, and consultants aware of the state-of-the-art
promote the use of multi-modal methodologies/techniques and tools
organize of conferences/workshop with IEEE CIS Technical Co-Sponsorship
organize tutorials, workshops and special sessions
launch edited volumes, books and special issues in journals