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This issue highlights the adaptation of IFAC operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the successful virtual execution of the 2020 Council and General Assembly meetings. It introduces the incoming 2020–2023 Executive Officers alongside a message from President Hajime Asama regarding triennium priorities. Readers will also find technical event reports from ECC 2020 and the CEP China Webinar, organizational announcements, and upcoming conference schedules.

The issue contains:

Organization of the IFAC Council- and Related Meetings

  • Author: Elske Haberl
  • What it covers: An overview of how the 2020 annual IFAC Council and related meetings were adapted to a virtual format via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introducing the IFAC 2020-2023 Executive Officers

  • What it covers: Detailed biographical backgrounds and professional achievements of the newly elected IFAC executive officers for the 2020–2023 triennium.

From the IFAC President

  • Author: Hajime Asama
  • What it covers: A welcome message from the incoming IFAC President outlining goals, virtual event plans, and diversity initiatives for the 2020–2023 triennium.

European Control Conference (ECC 2020)

  • Author: Maria Prandini
  • Date: 12–15 May 2020
  • What it covers: A report on the 18th European Control Conference, which was successfully transitioned into an online format.

Control Engineering Practice (CEP) China Webinar

  • Author: Michael Basu
  • Date: 11 July 2020
  • What it covers: Highlights from the inaugural webinar hosted by Control Engineering Practice focusing on automatic control applications in China.

Who’s Who in IFAC

  • What it covers: Profiles of key officials and contributors serving across various technical committees and boards within IFAC.

IFAC Newsletter: New Editor-in-Chief

  • What it covers: Announcement introducing the incoming Editor-in-Chief of the IFAC Newsletter and outlining future editorial objectives.

Forthcoming IFAC Technical Events

  • What it covers: A chronological schedule of upcoming IFAC sponsored and co-sponsored conferences, symposia, and workshops.

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