Roadmap by Future Female Influencers in Automatic Control
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
3:45 - 4:45 PM | Room: Coral 3-5
In this talk we will present a possible roadmap based on the visions and aspirations of young female students and professionals in the field of Automatic Control.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
5:45 - 7:00 PM | Room: Tapa 2
There are currently many good career opportunities for researchers in systems and control from large IT and AI companies to aerospace and defense companies to startup firms. This panel showcases successful academic careers.
Flexible Loads, Smaller Systems, Better Returns: AI-Driven Mini-Grids
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 PM | Room: Lehua Suite
Team Oversight from Sri Lanka won the Control, Automation, and Cyber-Physical Solution track prize in EBL 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
NextCom CSS and Technical Committees Networking Lunch
Connect with CSS Technical Committees and Get Involved
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 PM | Room: Rainbow Suite
Join NextCom CSS and representatives from the CSS Technical Committees for a networking lunch designed to connect young researchers with the technical communities of the IEEE Control Systems Society. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the research interests, activities, and opportunities offered by the Technical Committees and learn ways to get involved.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
3:45 - 5:30 PM | Room: Kahili 1-2
The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers multiple funding opportunities for investigators working in the field of control systems, both within disciplinary programs in Engineering and other Directorates, and through Foundation-wide cross-cutting initiatives. In this session, Program Directors from the Energy, Power, Control and Learning (EPCL) Program within the Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS) Section will update the control community on relevant NSF funding opportunities.
Live Podcast: Coffee and Control
Friday, December 18, 2026
1:30 - 3:15 PM | Room: Nautilus 2
This session will feature a live recording of the Coffee and Control podcast, taking the form of a panel discussion about the realities of conducting research within the field of control.
