This issue of the IFAC Newsletter presents a comprehensive final report on the 16th IFAC World Congress in Prague, detailing key attendance statistics, plenary sessions, and congress award recipients. It highlights educational outreach initiatives, including a dedicated control workshop for high school students and teachers. Additionally, the issue features an introduction to IFAC Secretary Kurt Schlacher, details on 2006 Fellow nomination procedures, and a schedule of forthcoming international events.
What it covers: Provides statistical data, participant demographics, and summaries of plenary and semi-plenary lectures presented at the 16th IFAC World Congress held in Prague.
IFAC Fellow Nominations for 2006
What it covers: Details the steps and deadline requirements for submitting IFAC Fellow nominations and reference forms for the 2006 nomination round.
IFAC Congress Awards
What it covers: Lists the criteria and winners of the Applications Paper Prize, Young Author Prize, and Best Poster Prize presented at the XVIth IFAC World Congress.
The Power, Beauty and Excitement of the Cross-boundaries Nature of Control Workshop for Highschool Students and Teachers at the 16th IFAC World Congress
What it covers: Summarizes a specialized outreach workshop organized for high school students and teachers highlighting real-world applications and multidisciplinary control topics.
Who is Who in IFAC
What it covers: Introduces Kurt Schlacher in his role as the IFAC Secretary, outlining his background and contributions to the federation.
Forthcoming Events
What it covers: Outlines upcoming IFAC-sponsored symposia, conferences, and workshops scheduled across various locations worldwide.