Centres in Automatic Control: Research excellence is only the beginning

Research centres are vital players in the international research landscape. They provide a platform where academia, industry and the public sector can jointly develop solutions to pressing societal problems. Europe is home to several such centres with emphasis on control, automation, digitalisation, or AI, both in industry and in academia. Though research excellence is of course at the heart of their activities, it is often only the beginning of their story. Their size, resources, and the diversity of their members allows research centres to develop a holistic approach, expanding beyond research to technology transfer, equal opportunities, outreach, and education at all levels. This luncheon will provide a 360^o-view of how through these centres industry, academia, and agencies are joining forces to reach the critical mass needed to tackle global challenges. The discussion will provide insights into topics such as how such centres get founded, how their activities develop and diversify over time, the role of industry and funding agencies, and how everyone can get involved!

Program for the lunch event:

• 12:15-12:30: Introduction of represented research centres

• 12:30-13:00: Panel discussion