Large Scale Complex Systems: Theory and Applications
12-14 August, 2025
University College Dublin, Ireland
Topics
Including but not limited to:
• System identification and model reduction • Structural analysis of large scale complex systems • Hierarchical multilevel – multilayer control
•Decentralized and Distributed control systems • Optimization of large scale complex systems • Efficient strategies and algorithms for large scale problem solving • Modelling and control of discrete event and hybrid systems • Complex network systems • Methodologies and tools for analysis of complexity • Multi-agent systems • Decision support systems • Knowledge discovery (data mining) • Supervisory control • Intelligent control • Integrated monitoring, control and security Applications include but are not limited to: • Power systems •Transportation systems • Environmental systems • Offshore systems with an emphasis on safety issues • Navigation and control of unmanned autonomous vehicles • Communication systems • Intelligent manufacturing systems • Medical systems • Business systems engineering • Petrochemical and refinery systems • Industrial systems • Precision manufacturing systems • Manufacturing and use of new materials • Sensor networks
Awards
A number of student travel grants are available (EUR100 each):
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBZDIfxbM-PZ4UmEx2CFzNl3E8eaKsqIcz2vJYQARqrMwSlA/viewform?usp=dialog
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Paper awards: A number awards of excellence will be given in this conference based on the content and the presentation. The awards will also encourage students and early career re
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Committees
IFAC Technical Committee Main Sponsor:
5.4 Large Scale Complex Systems
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IFAC Technical Committee Co-Sponsor:
1.1 Modelling, Identification and Signal Processing
1.2 Adaptive and Learning Systems
1.5 Networked Systems
2.2 Linear Control Systems
2.3 Non-Linear Control Systems
Key Information
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline
15 June 2025
Paper Submission
https://ifac.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl
Decisions
05 July 2025
Conference
12 Aug - 14 Aug 2025
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Paper Templates
Word:https://www.ifac-control.org/conferences/author-guide/ifacconf_office.zip/view
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Sample Paper: https://www.ifac-control.org/conferences/author-guide/ifac-sample-paper.pdf/view
LaTex Package: https://www.ifac-control.org/conferences/author-guide/copy_of_ifacconf_latex.zip/view
IFAC Papers on-line, author guidance: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/ifac-papersonline/publish/guide-for-authors
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Papercept Sample Files: https://ifac.papercept.net/conferences/support/word.php
Conference Location
University College Dublin, Ireland
Registration
Each paper should have at least one registration associated with it.
Please pay the registration fee to the following UCD Account referencing in transfer: IFACLSS17 and email Vikram.Pakrashi@ucd.ie for receipt.
A/c name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
A/c number: 10016196
SWIFT code: BOFI IE2D
IBAN: IE23 BOFI 900017 10016196
Regular Price: (until 5th August 2025)
Regular Author: EUR 500
Student: EUR 250
Regular Author and also IFAC Affiliate: EUR490
Student and also IFAC Affiliate: EUR240
Late Price (after 5th August 2025)
Regular Author: EUR 550
Student: EUR 300
Regular Author and also IFAC Affiliate: EUR540
Student and also IFAC Affiliate: EUR290
IFAC Website
https://www.ifac-control.org/
IFAC Affiliates Portal
https://affiliates.ifac-control.org/
To be a catalyst for breakthroughs in system theory and applications, driving progress in challenging engineering domains.
Local Information
Transport
​Aeroplane: Dublin airport is well connected to the whole world.
Link: https://www.dublinairport.com/
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Commuting in Dublin: https://www.ucd.ie/estates/ourservices/commuting/
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Accommodation
Tourism
Link to Heritage Ireland:
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https://heritageireland.ie/assets/uploads/2024/01/Final-Map-Brochure-2024.pdf
Visa
Please email Vikram.Pakrashi (Vikram.Pakrashi@ucd.ie) to request a letter to support your visa application, in case you require it.
You can book campus accommodation in UCD if you want - we have held a number of bedrooms in a first come first served basis for stay between 11thAug 2025 - 15thAug 2025.
The rate is EUR119 per night. When you book, please use the code IFAC4801 to avail of this.
Link: http://stay.ucd.ie/
Emergency Numbers
Weather
Weather changes a lot and it rains often.
You can expect a low of 10-12 degree C
and a high of 18-20 degree C
Also see: https://www.met.ie
Currency
Euro