Vision
…for IFAC to be the worldwide federation for promoting automatic control for the benefit of humankind
Mission
…to promote the science and technology of automatic control through technical meetings,
publications and other means consistent with the goals and values of IFAC.
Goals
- Organize and sponsor high-quality technical meetings that are relevant to the automatic control community
- Be a trusted source of publication material on automatic control renowned for its technical excellence
- Help create an environment within which the automatic control community can prosper
- Provide volunteers and staff with meaningful and rewarding opportunities for career-enhancing participation in the Federation
- Help promote the benefits of automatic control among the public at large
Values
- Honesty and Integrity
- Excellence and Relevance
- Sustainability
- Diversity and Inclusivity
Inclusion and Diversity Statement
IFAC, as an international federation serving and representing all those concerned with the theory and application of automatic control and systems engineering wherever situated, is devoted to creating and fostering an inclusive environment that is open to diverse thoughts, ideas, and communications, without fear of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against any member of this community. It is committed to providing equal opportunities and a safe environment for every person who chooses to participate in its work. Additionally IFAC strives for these same principles for all IFAC activities, including technical events, journals, and its various committees and governing boards.
- IFAC actively promotes the inclusion of a diverse set of speakers, which will lead to more representative discussions across IFAC.
- IFAC actively promotes the inclusion of a diverse set of members of its boards and committees at all levels, which will lead to more representative decisions, policies and activities across IFAC.
IFAC Code of Conduct
IFAC recognizes its role as a worldwide federation for promoting automatic control for the benefit of humankind. In agreement with and in implementation of the above approved IFAC - Mission and Vision, the IFAC Code of Conduct summarizes the commitment and Obligation of IFAC to maintain ethical and professional standards in its academic and industrial activities. All activities within IFAC as well as volunteers acting on behalf of or for IFAC are to act in accordance with this Code of Conduct.