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This issue reports on the 14th IFAC World Congress held in Beijing, introducing the newly elected IFAC leadership, council members, and award recipients. It also includes an obituary for former IFAC President John F. Coales, alongside council recommendations designed to strengthen industrial participation in future IFAC events. Additionally, readers will find tables of contents for recent issues of Control Engineering Practice and Automatica, a member profile, and a schedule of upcoming events for 1999 and 2000.

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.

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