Université Laval is proud to host this eleventh edition of the Congrès International de Génie Industriel (International Industrial Engineering Conference), the world's largest gathering of francophone researchers in the broad field of industrial engineering. The theme for this new edition of the conference is ‘Integrative engineering for responsible innovation and sustainable performance’, coupling the new reality of industrial engineering in an era of frenzied innovation and sustainable development, and in line with the strategic vision of Université Laval. We look forward to seeing you in Quebec City on October 26-28, 2015 in a majestic autumn scenery, perhaps even in the heart of the Indian Summer.