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This issue highlights key initiatives across the control community, featuring an update from the IFAC Industry Committee on bridging the gap between theory and industrial application. It includes an interview with Editor-in-Chief Bob Bitmead on the growth of the IFAC Journal of Systems and Control, alongside comprehensive overviews of all IFAC publication titles. Readers will also find updates on the upcoming IFAC 2020 World Congress in Berlin, technical event reports from CPHS 2018 and ANZCC 2018, and listings of forthcoming events.

The issue contains:

IFAC Industry Committee Update: Initiative to Increase Industrial Participation in the Control Community

  • Author: Tariq Samad
  • What it covers: An overview of the IFAC Industry Committee’s structure, ongoing workstreams, survey results regarding the impact of control technologies, and planned future activities to enhance industrial engagement.

From the IFAC President

  • Author: Frank Allgöwer
  • What it covers: A column featuring an interview with Editor-in-Chief Bob Bitmead regarding the progress, scope, and direction of the IFAC Journal of Systems and Control.

IFAC Journals: An Overview

  • What it covers: Summaries and scope descriptions provided by the Editors-in-Chief for all major IFAC journals, including Automatica, Control Engineering Practice, EAAI, Journal of Process Control, Annual Reviews in Control, Mechatronics, NAHS, and IFAC Journal of Systems & Control.

Prepare Your Submissions to the IFAC 2020 World Congress in Berlin!

  • What it covers: An update on the second Call for Papers, special session formats, and submission guidelines for the 21st IFAC World Congress in Berlin.

2nd IFAC Conference on Cyber-Physical & Human Systems (CPHS 2018) – Miami, FL, USA, 14-15 December 2018

  • Author: Yue Wang and Rahul Mangharam
  • What it covers: A summary report on the keynotes, technical tracks, single-track discussions, and awards presented at CPHS 2018.

Australian Control Conference (ANZCC 2018) – Melbourne, Australia, 27-28 November 2018

  • Author: Victor Sreeram
  • What it covers: A report covering the paper submissions, keynote speeches, workshops, and student awards at ANZCC 2018.

Reminder: IFAC Council and Related Meetings 2019

  • What it covers: Details and location details regarding the upcoming IFAC Council and administrative meetings held in Vienna and Laxenburg, Austria.

Forthcoming Events

  • What it covers: A structured listing and calendar of upcoming IFAC conferences, symposia, and workshops.

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