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This newsletter issue presents a comprehensive recap of the 17th IFAC World Congress in Seoul, including statistical data, plenary summaries, and the recipient lists for various journal and congress awards. It also contains official calls for 2009 IFAC Fellow nominations alongside internal updates from the IFAC Secretariat. Additionally, readers will find a transition feature dedicated to George Axelby and a schedule of upcoming international automatic control events.

The issue contains:

17th IFAC World Congress – Final Report

  • Author: Dong-Il “Dan” Cho
  • What it covers: Provides statistics, plenary session summaries, and key technical highlights from the 17th IFAC World Congress held in Seoul, South Korea.

Awards at the IFAC Congress in Seoul, Korea

  • Date: 5 July 2008
  • What it covers: Details the appointment of new IFAC Advisors and presents the paper, poster, video, and congress prizes awarded across IFAC journals and events.

Call for Fellow Nominations 2009

  • What it covers: Outlines the submission requirements, nomination criteria, eligibility rules, and deadlines for nominating IFAC Fellows for the year 2009.

The IFAC Secretariat Inside

  • What it covers: Highlights internal updates, staff roles, administrative processes, and routine operational activities within the IFAC Secretariat headquarters.

Transition – George Axelby

  • What it covers: Features a commemorative or transitional piece focusing on the contributions, legacy, and leadership role of George Axelby within IFAC publications.

Forthcoming Events

  • What it covers: Lists upcoming global conferences, symposia, workshops, and technical events scheduled by IFAC for 2008 and 2009.

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