In modern day society that generates huge amounts of data, its analysis, interpretation, and optimal decision-making are essential not only in the world of education, scientific research, public statistics and business, but in all areas of life, with the benefits that this entails for society in general. Currently, the Covid19 pandemic has revealed the vital role of the mathematical models of Statistics and Operations Research to help predict its evolution and optimize available resources. More than ever, this event offers a unique opportunity as a forum in which academicians, researchers and experts dealing with Statistics and OR join to exchange ideas and expertise.