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This issue of the IFAC Newsletter highlights major outcomes and achievements from the 22nd IFAC World Congress in Yokohama, Japan, including the live debut of the IFAC Control Orchestra, the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Day, and an address by the Emperor of Japan. It features an incoming message from IFAC President Dong-Il "Dan" Cho alongside announcements for major honors such as the Harold Chestnut Textbook Prize awarded to Emilia Fridman. Readers will also find updates on the IFAC Industry Connect webinar series and a forward look toward upcoming events and the 2026 World Congress in Busan.

The issue contains:

IFAC Industry Connect

  • Author: Stephen Kahne
  • What it covers: Details the establishment, history, and goals of the IFAC Industry Committee and its flagship webinar series “IFAC Industry Connect” designed to bridge control research and industrial application.

IFAC Harold Chestnut Control Engineering Textbook Prize Award

  • What it covers: Announces Emilia Fridman as the 2020–2023 winner of the Harold Chestnut Textbook Prize Award for her book Introduction to Time-Delay Systems: Analysis and Control, alongside a summary of her career and achievements.

IFAC Control Orchestra 2023: First Live Performance

  • Author: Julian Berberich and Jochen Rieber
  • What it covers: Reports on the inaugural live stage performance of the 33-member IFAC Control Orchestra at the 2023 IFAC World Congress closing ceremony in Yokohama, Japan.

From the IFAC President

  • Author: Dong-Il “Dan” Cho
  • What it covers: A welcome message from incoming IFAC President Dong-Il “Dan” Cho highlighting key leadership initiatives, board goals, organizational values, and a invitation to the 2026 World Congress in Busan.

IFAC World Congress 2023 Opening: Speech Given by the Japanese Emperor

  • What it covers: Transcribes the opening ceremony address by Emperor Naruhito of Japan emphasizing the role of automatic control in sustainability, AI, and global water management.

IFAC Diversity and Inclusion: Inspiring Future Generations in IFAC

  • Author: Mary Doyle-Kent
  • What it covers: Summarizes the activities during IFAC’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Day at the 2023 World Congress, including panel discussions, awards, networking events, and support programs.

Conference Report: IFAC 2023

  • What it covers: Provides a comprehensive recap of the 22nd IFAC World Congress held in Yokohama, covering attendance statistics, technical programs, awards, plenary lectures, and social events.

IFAC 2026 Preview

  • What it covers: Offers an initial preview and invitation for the 23rd IFAC World Congress scheduled to take place in Busan, Republic of Korea in 2026.

Upcoming IFAC Conferences

  • What it covers: Lists upcoming scheduled IFAC symposia, workshops, and conferences across the globe along with dates and locations.

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