Social Program

Women in Control Lunch: The Women in Control Committee (WiC) is dedicated to empowering and promoting gender diversity in the Control Systems Society (CSS) by facilitating the development of mentoring and programs to promote the retention, recruitment, and growth of women CSS members. The WiC lunch at CDC 2025 provides the opportunity to network, discuss women's roles in CSS, inspire the next generation of female leaders, and foster collaborations to advance women's leadership.

Newcomer’s Reception: This social event is organized for participants who are young professionals, or who registered to IEEE for the first time in 2025, or who attend CDC for the first time. This will be a friendly occasion for them to meet other participants freshly arrived in our scientific community, while enjoying an aperitif!

Lunch for Under-Represented Students: The lunch event aims to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity and equal opportunity within the Control Systems Society (CSS). This event welcomes all students self-identified as belonging to groups historically under-represented in science and engineering, offering them a platform to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and explore pathways for professional growth and engagement within the CSS community.