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19 — 23 October 2026 · Online · Free

IEEE CSS
Days 2026

The flagship online showcase of the IEEE Control Systems Society — a week celebrating the breadth, depth, and impact of our community.

Format
Online · Single track
Reference time
All sessions in UTC
Replays
Available to registrants

A celebration of the CSS community, in all its breadth.

IEEE CSS Days brings together the Society's Technical Committees, Chapters, Publications, and standing committees in a week-long programme that highlights the people, ideas, and initiatives shaping our field.

Held biennially in an online format, CSS Days is open to all members of the global control community — researchers, practitioners, students, and industry professionals.

Registration is free.

01

Showcase

Highlight the achievements, programmes, and initiatives across the CSS structure.

02

Connect

Foster connections among Technical Committees, Chapters, and members worldwide.

03

Inspire

Engage early-career researchers and industry through accessible, dynamic sessions.

04

Belong

Strengthen the Society's sense of identity and community across geographies.

Five days. Five themes. One Society.

Each day of CSS Days 2026 has a thematic focus, curated by a different leadership area within the Society. The full programme will be published in summer 2026.

October
19
Monday
Welcome, Publications, History & Distinguished Lecturers
VP TA & CSS President
October
20
Tuesday
Diversity, Outreach & Students — DODA Day
VP DODA
October
21
Wednesday
Industry & Innovation + President's Forum
VP Membership & Industry Committee
October
22
Thursday
Chapters Day
VP Membership & Chapter Activities Chair
October
23
Friday
Technical Committees Day
VP TA & TC Chairs

Key information.

Dates
19 – 23 October 2026
Mon – Fri
Format
Online · Single track
Time zone
All sessions scheduled in UTC, with regional hosts moderating in their local time blocks.
Replays
All sessions recorded and made available to registered participants.
Registration
Free — registered participants will receive the joining link by email approximately one week before the event.

On the calendar.

Now open
Registration opens — May 23, 2026
Summer 2026
Full programme published
19 – 23 Oct 2026
CSS Days 2026 — five days, online
From late Oct 2026
Replays available to registered participants

The team behind CSS Days 2026.

CSS Days 2026 is chaired by Mario di Bernardo, VP for Technical Activities, with the support of an organising task force drawn from across the CSS leadership.
Silvia Mastellone VP DODA
Karl Johansson Former VP DODA
Necmiye Ozay VP Membership
Philip Pare DODA Task Force Chair
Pratik Vernekar BoG Member from Industry
Lidia Auret Industry Activities Chair
Elisa Franco WiC Co-Chair
Patricia Pena WiC Co-Chair
Mauro Salazar TC on Smart Cities · Netherlands
Emiliano Dell'Anese TC on Networks · Boston
Giovanni Russo Senior Editor, TCNS

Previous editions.

CSS Days has been held in 2022 and 2024. Recordings from past editions remain freely available as a historical record and educational resource.

Follow the conversation.

For announcements, updates, and the full programme as it is confirmed, follow CSS Days 2026 across our channels.

Questions? Contact css-days@ieeecss.org