The issue contains:
14th IFAC World Congress – General Assembly, China 1999
- Date: 5 July 1999
- What it covers: An overview of the 14th IFAC World Congress in Beijing, detailing the newly elected IFAC Council officers, opening and closing ceremonies, and major award recipients.
John F. Coales 1907–1999 – In Memoriam
- What it covers: An obituary honoring former IFAC President John F. Coales, detailing his career achievements in radar and control engineering, as well as his foundational contributions to IFAC.
Recommendations to Improve Industrial Involvement
- Author: Rolf Isermann
- What it covers: Proposals and action items approved by the IFAC Council to increase industry participation in IFAC events, including special session structures and simplified paper submission processes.
Last Call – Newsletter Survey
- What it covers: A notice reminding readers to confirm their affiliate membership and submit the survey to continue receiving the newsletter.
Who is Who in IFAC – Mogens Blanke, Council Member
- What it covers: A biographical profile outlining the career, academic achievements, and IFAC contributions of Council Member Mogens Blanke.
Control Engineering Practice – Volume 7, Nos 6, 7 & 8
- What it covers: Listing of tables of contents and published paper titles across issues 6, 7, and 8 of Control Engineering Practice.
Papers from Automatica – Nos 8, 9 & 10
- What it covers: Listing of table of contents and published paper titles across issues 8, 9, and 10 of Automatica.
Forthcoming Events 1999–2000
- What it covers: A chronological schedule of upcoming IFAC symposia, conferences, and workshops scheduled across 1999 and 2000.