Organizing IFAC2026 Open Invited Track

We invite submissions to the open invited track:

Advances in Rigidity Theory, Multi-Agent Formations, and Distributed Localization

at the upcoming IFAC World Congress in Busan, Republic of Korea
August 23–28, 2026
IFAC 2026 Website

Track Overview:

This invited track aims to bring together researchers working on the theoretical foundations and practical applications of graph rigidity, formation control, and distributed localization in multi-agent systems. Topics of interest include:

  • Distance, bearing, angle, and sign rigidity theory
  • Distributed formation control
  • Localization using limited sensing and communication
  • Coordination across UAVs, ground vehicles, satellites, and more

More details can be found on the session website

Submission Instructions:

Please let us know your intent to contribute by October 1, 2025, by emailing:
chenlm6@sustech.edu.cn

Submit your paper to IFAC 2026 as an “Open Invited Track Paper”
Use the session code: g46yu during submission

The final paper submission deadline is November 26, 2025

Organizers:
Liangming Chen – Southern University of Science and Technology
Zhiyong Sun – Peking University
Daniel Zelazo – Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Charalampos Bechlioulis – University of Patras
Louis Theran – University of St. Andrews