November 21-22,2025, Guangzhou – The 2025 TCCT Seminar on Networked Control Systems and the Inaugural Meeting of the Technical Committee on Perception and Control forNetworked Systems under the Asian Control Association were successfully convened at the Yifu Science Hall Auditorium, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou. The event was hosted by the Technical Committeeon Control Theory (TCCT) of the Chinese Association of Automation (CAA), organizedby the School of Automation Science and Engineering at SCUT, and co-organizedby the College of Information Engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology, Googol Technology Co., Ltd., and Guangzhou Lingji Technology Co., Ltd. Focusing on the latest advancements and key challenges of networked control systems within the context of New Generation Artificial Intelligence, large model-driven technologies, and industrial interconnection, the seminar explored novel pathways for integrating theoretical innovation with engineering applications through specialized reports and a roundtable forum. Over 200 experts and scholars from more than 30 universities across China attended the forum.

Group Photo of the Conference

  The opening ceremony featured addresses by Researcher Wang Chenghong, Standing Council Member of CAA, Professor Cong Yang, Dean of the School of Automation Science and Engineering at SCUT, and Professor Zhang Wen'an, Chair of the Seminar. Zheng Wenjie, Party Secretary of the School of Automation Science and Engineering at SCUT, attended the opening ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Lu Jieying, Director of the Teaching Experiment Center at the School of Automation Science and Engineering.

  In his address, Researcher Wang Chenghong, Standing Council Member of CAA, emphasized that networked control technology, as a core driver of the new waveof scientific and technological revolution, is deeply integrating into critical scenarios such as robotic cooperative control and high-end equipment R&D, injecting fresh impetus into the intelligent transformation and upgrading of industries. He highlighted that this conference provides a high-level platform for exchange between academia and industry, which will contribute to further innovation and development in networked control technology.      

Address by Researcher Wang Chenghong

Professor Cong Yang, Dean of the School of Automation Science and Engineering at SCUT, extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to the attending leaders and experts. He introduced the development of SCUT and its School of Automation Science and Engineering, noting that the School consistently aligns with the strategic needs of the nation and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, comprehensively deepens educational reforms, and actively promotes collaboration between academia and industry. He expressed his hope that, with the strong support and guidance from experts and scholars, maximum synergy could be achieved to propel the School towards leapfrog development and advancethe control discipline to a higher level.     

Address by Professor Cong Yang

  Professor Zhang Wen'an, Dean of the College of Information Engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology, pointed out in his address that networked control systems represent a crucial strategic area for national development and an international frontier research cutting-edge focus. He expressed his anticipation for collaborative efforts with all parties to jointly promote theoretical innovation and technological breakthroughs in networked systems. He hoped for in-depth exchanges among the participating experts to inject new vitality into the development of networked control systems.      

Address by Professor Zhang Wen’an

  The conference also hosted the inauguration ceremony for the Technical Committee on Perception and Controlfor Networked Systems under the Asian Control Association. Professor ZhangWen'an announced the official establishment of the committee. Aiming to pool research expertise across the Asia-Pacific region, the committee seeks tofoster international cooperation in the field of networked systems. Professor Zhang indicated that the committee would commence its member application process and encouraged experts to actively promote and apply for membership.

Establishmentof the Asian Control Association Technical Committee on Perception and Controlfor Networked Systems

The seminar featured multiple specialized academic reports where seven renowned experts shared their latest research findings, covering key technological areas such asnetworked control and multi-agent systems. Professor Fu Minyue (Southern University of Science and Technology) presented on "Reinforcement Learningfor Stochastic LQ Control". Professor Wang Youqing (Beijing University of Chemical Technology) delivered a report titled "Theories and Methods of Multi-View Clustering Analysis and Industrial Applications". Professor Lin Zhiyun (Southern University of Science and Technology) presented on "Distributed Finite-Time Cooperative Localization for Three-DimensionalSensor Networks". Professor Qin Jiahu (University of Science and Technology of China) reported on "Autonomous Navigation and Control forMobile Robots in Complex Environments". Senior Engineer Huang Lianzhen(Googol Technology Co., Ltd.) introduced the "gLink-II Fully Interconnected Communication Technology and Its Applications". Professor Li Zhongkui (Peking University) shared "Recent Progress in DistributedTrajectory Planning for Multi-Agent Systems". Professor You Keyou(Tsinghua University) presented on "Asynchronous Methods for Distributed Optimization of Multi-Agent Networks". The report sessions, chaired by several young scholars, showcased the latest developments in networked control systems for unmanned systems and industrial internet. Lively and in-depth discussions ensued between the presenting experts and attendees.

Report by Professor Fu Minyue

Report by Professor Wang Youqing

Report by Professor Lin Zhiyun

Report by Professor Qin Jiahu

Report by Senior Engineer Huang Lianzhen

Report by Professor Li Zhongkui

Reportby Professor You Keyou

The roundtable forum, chaired by Professor Su Weizhou from SCUT, involved in-depth discussions on the theme "Opportunities and Challengesfor Perception, Decision-Making, Control, and Optimization of Networked Systemsin the Era of Intelligent Manufacturing". Participants included Researcher Wang Chenghong (CAA), Professor Fu Minyue (SUSTech), Professor Zhou Kemin(Nanjing University), Professor Yang Guanghong (Northeastern University), Professor Liu Yanjun (Liaoning University of Technology), Professor Peng Chen(Shanghai University), Professor Wen Guanghui (Southeast University), and Professor Liu Tengfei (Northeastern University). The experts shared insights on various frontier topics, including the role of optimization theory in networked systems, model construction methods in distributed heterogeneous environments, integration paths for control theory and AI, alignment with national strategic needs, and combining engineering practice with theoretical innovation. The forumfeatured thorough discussions and abundant content, delivering numerous insights to participants. Experts emphasized the necessity of deep integration between fundamental research and engineering applications and reached a consensus on directions for promoting disciplinary innovation, providing forward-looking perspectives for the future layout of the field.

Roundtable Forum

Q&A Session 1

Q&A Session 2

Q&A Session 3

Q&A Session 4

Supported by numerous experts and scholars in the control field, this seminar comprehensively showcased the latest research progress in networked control systems. Through academic reports and the roundtable forum, it facilitated deep dialogue between academia and industry, laying a solid foundation for future in-depth collaboration and injecting new momentum for the sustained development of thecontrol discipline.