The book "Learning and Intelligent Optimization" documents the contributions of the 7th International Conference on Learning and Optimization, which took place in January 2013 in Catania, Italy. This volume contains 49 carefully selected contributions that emerged from a total of 101 submitted papers. The authors explore the interfaces and unexplored areas between machine learning, artificial intelligence, mathematical programming, and algorithms for solving complex optimization problems. The diversity of topics and approaches provides a comprehensive insight into current developments and challenges in these dynamic research fields. The book is aimed at professionals, researchers, and students interested in the latest advancements in intelligent optimization and its applications.