Welcome to the 16th APCA International Conference on Automatic Control and Soft Computing

Join us at CONTROLO 2024!

The 16th APCA International Conference on Automatic Control and Soft Computing (CONTROLO 2024) will be held in Porto, Portugal, from July 17 to 19, 2024. This biennial conference, hosted by the Portuguese Association on Automatic Control, is your opportunity to:

  • Present your latest research: Share groundbreaking findings and developments in control  systems, automation, robotics, and soft computing applications.
  • Engage with the community: Network with leading researchers and professionals from around the world, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Explore the cutting edge: Discover the latest advancements and future directions in these dynamic fields.

CONTROLO 2024 takes place at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), offering a well-equipped environment for scientific exchange. Situated in the vibrant northern city of Porto, FEUP provides easy access to the city’s rich history and cultural experiences.

The conference is chaired by A. Pedro Aguiar (Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal) and co-chaired by Paula Rocha (Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal), Bharat Chetry (Vestas Technology Centre, Porto, Portugal), Fernando A.C.C Fontes (Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal) and Paulo Tabuada (University of California at Los Angeles, USA).

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Control Systems
  • Automation and Robotics
  • Soft-Computing applications in Control, Automation, and Robotics

Organization: APCA and SYSTEC  ISR – ARISEUniversidade do Porto

Technical co-sponsors: IFAC, CEA, SBA, SPR, SPEE, ISA.

IFAC is a co-sponsor of CONTROLO 2024 via the Technical Committees:

  • TC 2.1. Control Design;
  • TC 2.3. Non-Linear Control Systems;
  • TC 4.3. Robotics;
  • TC 7.2. Marine Systems.

The proceedings will be published by Springer in the Lecture Notes on Electrical Engineering,

We look forward to welcoming you to CONTROLO 2024 !