The field of engineering and applied sciences has experienced rapid evolution with the convergence of cybernetics, control systems, and modern communication technologies. To harness the interdisciplinary synergy among these domains, the International Conference on Cybernetics, Control & Communications (IC3C-2026) is being organized to provide a global platform for scholars, researchers, industrialists, professionals, and students to share their knowledge, innovations, and insights. The conference aims to bridge the theoretical foundations and real-world applications in cybernetics, control engineering, communication systems, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, embedded systems, and beyond. Cybernetics, as the science of control and communication in the animal and the machine, has been a foundational pillar in modern system design, automation, and machine intelligence. Control systems serve as the heart of every dynamic system—from industrial automation and robotics to autonomous vehicles and smart grids. Communications, on the other hand, enable the seamless transfer of information that fuels modern society, from wireless sensor networks to the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G/6G networks, and quantum communications.

IC3C-2026 aspires to be a confluence of multidisciplinary research and technology innovation, fostering discussions and collaborations that redefine the boundaries of what is possible in today’s hyper-connected and intelligent systems. Cybernetics is a transdisciplinary field focused on understanding and designing control and communication systems, particularly those involving feedback loops. It explores how information is processed and used in both natural and artificial systems, encompassing everything from biological organisms to machines and social structures. Here is a more detailed breakdown: Core Concepts: Feedback: Cybernetics heavily relies on the concept of feedback, where a system's output influences its subsequent input, creating loops that enable self-regulation and adaptation. Control: It investigates how systems maintain stability and achieve desired goals through various control mechanisms. Communication: Cybernetics examines how information is transmitted and processed within systems, including how information is sensed, interpreted, and acted upon. Self-organization and Emergence: Cybernetics also explores how complex systems can emerge from simpler interactions, and how systems can self-organize without external control. Adaptation: A key aspect is how systems adapt to changing environments and learn from experience. Key Figures and History: Norbert Wiener: Considered the founder of cybernetics, his 1948 book "Cybernetics: or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine" laid the foundation for the field. Macy Conferences: A series of influential meetings in the 1940s and 1950s, sponsored by the Macy Foundation, where researchers from various disciplines explored cybernetic ideas. Applications: Cybernetics has applications in a wide range of fields, including: Robotics and Automation: Designing and controlling robots, automated systems, and other intelligent machines. Artificial Intelligence: Understanding and modeling cognitive processes, learning, and adaptation in AI systems. Biology and Neuroscience: Studying the nervous system, brain function, and other biological processes. Social Sciences: Analyzing social systems, organizational behavior, and human-computer interaction. Control Theory: Developing mathematical models and techniques for controlling dynamic systems. Management and Organizational Theory: Applying cybernetic principles to organizational design and management. In essence, cybernetics provides a framework for understanding and designing complex systems by focusing on the interplay of control, communication, and feedback, offering valuable insights into how systems function and how they can be improved.