The preparations for the IFAC 1999 World Congress are proceeding
smoothly. About 2200 papers from 70 countries and regions were submitted for
possible presentation at the congress, and approximately 1560 high quality
papers have been accepted.
The Technical Program includes
- five plenary sessions
- regular, invited, and poster sessions
- special sessions with surveys and panel discussions
In addition, eight pre-congress tutorials on control systems research and
industrial applications will be given on July 4.
The Congress publications consist of
- a CD-ROM with the full technical materials of the Congress
- 17 printed volumes, with each one covering a full congress track or
several technical areas within a track
- a printed volume with all the plenary session papers, panel discussion
papers, and the table of contents, authors index, and subject index
The registration fees include the CD-ROM, two selected subject volumes, and
the plenary and index volume. The registration fee schedule, in US Currency, is:
|
Advance |
On-site |
|
(received before April 1 |
|
| Full registration |
$480 |
$550 |
| Student registration |
$180 |
$250 |
Student status
must be verified by the student's institution or adviser.
A number of social events are planned, including the Opening Ceremony and
Welcome Reception on July 5, a Congress Banquet on July 8, and the Closing
Ceremony on July 9. Several technical tours are also being arranged to both
universities and enterprises in the Beijing area. A number of additional tours
are also planned, to offer participants a very good opportunity to appreciate
the Chinese culture, ancient civilization, and people's daily life and
traditions.
A valid passport and visa are required for visiting China. Upon receipt of
your registration form, you will be sent an invitation letter with which you can
apply for an entry visa at the Chinese Embassy or the nearest Consulate General.
To obtain a registration form, hotel information, the advance program, and
other information, visit the Congress homepages at
I welcome you to Beijing for the 1999 IFAC World Congress!
Yong-Zai Lu
IFAC President
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