A concise, abstract-led programme designed to maximise discussion, visibility, and cross-community engagement. We accept contributions of up to two pages in the form of an extended abstract for submission. This will be used to inform the selection of oral presentations and poster contributions.  The conference particularly encourages submissions from early-career researchers and PhD students, with posters and talks offering an excellent platform for feedback and visibility.  

Authors of accepted extended abstracts will have opportunities for:  

• Oral presentation of complete or in-progress work in a single-track programme  
• Poster presentation and visibility for early-stage and applied work  
• Engagement with the UK control community, industry, and policymakers  
• Subsequent publication of their work in other venues  

The Best Poster/Presentation prizes will be awarded and announced during the conference and on the website.

Submission Guidelines for Extended Abstracts

Extended abstracts will be used to select oral presentations and allocate posters.

• Length: up to two pages (references are included within the page limit). 
• Template and Layout: submissions must follow the following formatting: 
  • A4 paper size
  • Two-column format
  • 11 pt font for main text with at least 1.27cm margins. 
  • Single-spaced 
  • All figures and tables must be legible in grayscale. 
• Structure: extended abstracts should contain the following sections (recommended): 
  • Title and Author Information 
  • Abstract (100–200 words) 
  • Introduction and Motivation 
  • Problem Statement and Methodology 
  • Key Results / Expected Outcomes 
  • Conclusion and Significance 
  • References 

Authors are encouraged to include figures, diagrams, equations, or experimental results where appropriate. 

• Originality and Prior Publication: Submissions must present original work that has not been previously published. Manuscripts that are currently under review elsewhere may also be considered. Abstracts (100–200 word summary) of all accepted extended abstracts with be published in a conference proceeding to be circulated with the participants.
• Submission Method
  • Extended abstracts must be submitted in PDF format via the designated conference submission system. 
  • At least one author must register and present the work if accepted. 
• Evaluation Criteria
  • Extended abstracts will be evaluated based on technical quality, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the UKACC and ACE communities.