The organizing committee invites you to participate in the 17th APCA International Conference on Automatic Control and Soft Computing (CONTROLO 2026), to be held in Coimbra, Portugal, from September 9 to 11, 2026.

This biennial international conference 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 industry from around the world, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Explore the cutting edge: Discover the latest advancements and future directions in these dynamic fields.

Key Areas of Focus:

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

CONTROLO 2026 takes place at the Quinta das Lágrimas, a luxurious hotel linked to a tragic love story between Crown Prince Dom Pedro and Inês de Castro in Coimbra. CONTROLO 2026 is organised by the University of Coimbra (UC), one of the oldest in Europe (1290) and inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List, Coimbra is considered the “city of students” with a rich cultural and historical patrimony.