Session 2.2: Validation, Technology Transfer, and Education 

Session 2.2.A: Technology validation​

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Session 2.2.B: Education

Abstract The societal drivers defining the role that Control Systems play in the 21st century are very different from the traditional ones. The growth and prosperity of the field rely on a continuing learning process with respect to rapidly developing new disciplines. This calls for substantial changes in Control Systems curricula with three main recommendations: (1) Existing first courses in Control Systems should emphasize and discuss the broader applicability of control. (2) Courses in Control Systems should be introduced earlier in the curriculum and teach fundamental control concepts to a broader class of students. (3) Modular organization of teaching material may be a more effective way to impart knowledge of a broad field such as Control Systems.

Session 2.2.C: Technology transition 

Abstract Control science and engineering are relevant across a remarkable breadth of application domains and industry sectors: aerospace, automotive, biomedical, buildings, and many others. Systems and control have a growing impact not only on how industrial systems are designed, but also on how our society in general is planned and operated and its infrastructure systems are interconnected, optimised and made safe and secure. The vast and ever-expanding array of control-enabled products, services, systems, and solutions is testament to the societal importance of the discipline. But: systems and Control is a horizontal scientific discipline that does not directly translate into a specific technology and has suffered from the "theory/applications" dichotomy for decades. The gap between theory and practice is a lot bigger in practice than in theory. We discuss what is the way forward for Systems and Control towards a paradigm shift into an overall go-to-market strategy thus making the Technology Transition a reality and the impact of systems and control measurable and tangible. We also discuss the possible game-changing enabling role of the Entrepreneurial Communities on innovation and exploitation of control engineering. 

Session 2.2.D: Ethics and fairness​

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