The 2026 International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Control, Optimization and Applications (ISCOA 2026) is scheduled to be held in Chengdu, China, from October 16 to 18, 2026.

CHENGDU

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is located in the west of the Sichuan Basin and the hinterland of the Chengdu Plain. It is a National Central City, the core city of the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin City Economic Circle, and an important national high-tech industrial base, as well as a world-renowned historical and cultural city and an international consumer center city.

With a civilization history of more than 5,000 years and a urban construction history of more than 3,000 years, Chengdu is the birthplace of the ancient Shu civilization, home to world-famous cultural heritages such as the Jinsha Site, Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Wuhou Shrine. Blending the profound cultural heritage of the "Land of Abundance" with the innovative vitality of a modern metropolis, Chengdu is a major scientific, technological, educational and commercial center in western China. It gathers dozens of universities including Sichuan University and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, as well as numerous national-level research institutes, boasting abundant scientific and technological innovation resources and a strong development momentum in intelligent technology, electronic information, intelligent manufacturing and other fields, which provides a high-quality foundation for academic research and industrial integration.

Chengdu features convenient transportation and a livable ecological environment, with two international aviation hubs (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and a comprehensive urban transportation network. Boasting a mild climate, rich products, and unique food and leisure culture, Chengdu not only offers a comfortable communication environment for scholars from home and abroad, but also allows them to experience the unique charm of western China.