Formerly the Control Systems Group
28th Conference of the IAPCT Oct. 11-13, 2018
This year's conference will be held in the heart of the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Illinois
at the Garret-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Dear Prospective Attendees,
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Scientists and scholars who will be presenting and in attendance have spent many years applying the principles of Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) in their own work and personal lives. The general consensus is that PCT represents a paradigm shift in understanding how and why control systems, both living and artificial, behave - they behave not to respond to environmental stimuli, but to control their own perceptions of the environment in which they exist. The implications of PCT are far ranging and that is why we have such a diversity represented in our attendance. If you are new to PCT, we hope that you will consider opening your hearts and minds to the new world that PCT offers to unfold for you as it has for these long time supporters of the life's work of William T. Powers. Please consider taking advantage of the many years of cumulative understanding of this great work that they represent. Northwestern University Archives has recently completed cataloguing the papers of Bill Powers, as he was known by his friends and followers, and these papers will be available in their entirety the day before the conference on October 11 in the archives room of the Deering Library. We welcome your curiosity and questions and hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Allie Powers
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NU Students and Faculty: Free admission (Oct 12 & 13 only)
If you would like to attend but do not wish to purchase lunch, please contact us using the form in the lower left-hand corner of this web page with your name and field of study.
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If you do wish to join us for lunch
please fill out the form to the right
and mail it to us by September 30th
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Thank you!
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Registration: click here
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IAPCT Members: $100.00 (USD)
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Non-Members $135.00 (USD)
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Yearly membership is $60 and may be paid with registration.
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Conference Schedule:
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General Schedule:
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Thursday (October 11)
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Come a day early and spend the day in the Deering Library archives with the William T. Powers collection
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Attend the Annual Members Meeting at 5:00pm and vote on issues pertaining to the IAPCT and elect new board
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Join us for a reception dinner at 6:00 followed by a social (This event costs an additional fee of $50 and is open to all)
Friday and Saturday (October 12 & 13)
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Presentations and panel discussions 9:00am - 5:00pm. Lunch included (students and faculty attending at no charge pay a small fee if you wish to join us for lunch)
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Dinner will be an optional, pay-your-own, social affair. If you wish to join in as a group, please email Allie so she may include you in the reservation. iapctconference@gmail.com
LODGING INFORMATION:
There are numerous hotels in the area, however this is a busy time of year and rates are increasing as we get closer to the conference date. It is strongly suggested that you reserve your lodging as soon as possible. We have a block of rooms at the Doubletree at a fixed rate, however, you may be able to find better rates at hotels such as the Super 8 by Wyndham in Morton Grove, IL.
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DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Hotel Chicago
9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077-1314
1-847-679-7000 ph or 1-800-222-TREE
1-847-679-0810 fax
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**DEADLINE FOR DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL: SEPT 10, 2018**
Please mention "IAPCT Conference" or group code "IAP" when reserving in order to get the rates listed below.
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$135/night +taxes/fees for two people (three people: $145, four people: $155).
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Check in at 3pm - Check out at 12:00pm
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If you wish to share a room or have any other questions, please contact Allie using the form to the left (those messages go to iapctconference@gmail.com).