Join us for the International Conference on Perceptual Control Theory from October 8-11, 2025, in the historic city of Zwolle, Netherlands. Nestled in the heart of the country’s northeastern region, Zwolle enchants visitors with its beautifully preserved medieval center, complete with ancient city walls and the magnificent 15th-century Sassenpoort gate.
Conference Format
We are committed to making this conference accessible to our international community. The hybrid format will include:
- In-person sessions in Zwolle (capacity: 40-80 participants)
- Interactive online programming for global participation
- Pre-recorded presentations available to registered participants
- Live streaming of face-to-face sessions
- Recorded sessions shared with online participants afterward
Program Highlights
- Scientific talks and research presentations
- Interactive workshops and discussions
- Panel discussions on PCT applications
- Networking opportunities
- Social events for in-person attendees
Call for Papers
We will soon be accepting submissions for:
- Research presentations
- Workshops
- Interactive discussions
- Poster presentations
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: June 2025
- Conference Dates: October 8-11, 2025
- Preliminary Programme:
- Wednesday October 8: start of the conference, online sessions
- Thursday, October 9: face-to-face & hybrid sessions
- Friday, October 10: face-to-face & hybrid sessions
- Saturday, October 11: Social outdoors program
- Preliminary Programme:
Registration
Registration details will be announced soon. We are planning to offer:
- Standard registration rates at a very reasonable cost
- Reduced rates for students
- Special considerations for those with financial constraints
- Free online attendance options
Venue
The conference will be hosted by the Open Universiteit, in our local OU studycenter, Koggelaan 3F, Zwolle. This location easily accessible by public transportation (next to the central train station). The city is well-connected to major Dutch and European cities, with regular train services from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (approximately 1.5 hours by train).
Organization
This conference is organized by the IAPCT Board: Eva de Hullu (President), Warren Mansell (Vice President), Bruce Nevin (Treasurer), Joanne Forsyth (Secretary) and Hugo Cristo Sant’Anna (At Large Director)
For any questions or additional information, please contact us at board@iapct.org
Images by Unsplash:
- Sassenpoort (medieval tower): Photo by Marjan Samuel-Bredewold on Unsplash
- Banner image of the IJssel river near Zwolle: Photo by Lucas van Oort on Unsplash
- Featured image of the church tower: Photo by Bart Ros on Unsplash
