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ICCAR 2027 is the 13th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics, an academic research meeting for scientists, engineers and graduate students working on control theory, intelligent automation and robotic systems. It provides a venue for peer-reviewed papers that link theoretical advances in control with practical robotics and mechatronics applications. The robotics conference in Nanchang is listed as an in-person event from 23 to 25 April 2027 and is sponsored by East China Jiaotong University, with support from universities in Japan, China, Canada and South Korea. The paper submission deadline is 25 December 2026, with notification due in January and camera-ready versions in March 2027. Accepted papers that are registered and presented appear in the conference proceedings. Special sessions cover advanced robotic and mechatronic systems, intelligent solutions for liveable cities, autonomous safety control in aerospace, networked motion control, fluid power transmission and space-oriented dexterous operation. Participants gain a chance to present work, receive feedback from an international audience and build research collaborations. For researchers in automation and AI-driven control, ICCAR offers a well-established annual meeting point that connects Asian and international academic communities.
ICCAR 2027 — 13th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics takes place April 23–25, 2027 in Nanchang, China.
ICCAR 2027 — 13th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics is an in-person event.
The Call for Papers is open — submissions close on December 25, 2026.
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Late April in Nanchang is warm and humid, around 26C, just before the summer heat settles over the Gan River basin. Jiangxi's capital is less travelled than the coastal conference cities, which is part of its interest: a provincial centre with a long literary history, a significant place in modern Chinese history, and Poyang Lake - the country's largest freshwater lake - on its doorstep. Delegates should plan for heat and sudden spring rain.
Nanchang Changbei International (KHN) links to the city by metro and by taxi in roughly 40 minutes. High-speed rail is often the better route for international delegates: Nanchang West connects to Shanghai in around three and a half hours and to Guangzhou and Shenzhen in similar time, with frequent departures. The city's metro network covers the central districts and the riverfront.
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Coverage across Nanchang is good, but the usual constraints on international services apply on local networks. Arranging a travel eSIM before departure, or roaming via your home operator, keeps familiar apps working through the conference. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Tengwang Pavilion. The most famous of the three great towers of southern China, rebuilt many times on the Gan riverbank and immortalised in a Tang dynasty preface every Chinese schoolchild learns. Nine storeys with river views and performances on some floors. Ninety minutes, best in late afternoon. Tickets on Klook →
Bayi Uprising Memorial Hall. The museum on the 1927 Nanchang uprising, in the former hotel that served as its headquarters, central to how the city presents itself. Well laid out and free to enter with ID. An hour, and it sits right in the downtown shopping district.
Poyang Lake wetlands. China's largest freshwater lake, an hour or so north, a major migratory bird site though the great winter flocks will have left by April. The wetland landscape and lakeside villages still make a worthwhile half-day out of the city. Transport needs arranging in advance.
Meiling National Park. Forested hills west of Nanchang with temples, waterfalls and cooler air, about an hour by road - the standard local escape when the city gets hot. Trails are well made and April greenery is at its best. Half a day; go early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms. Tickets on Klook →
What is the best way to reach Nanchang?
Fly into Changbei International directly, or use high-speed rail from Shanghai (about three and a half hours) or Guangzhou, which is often simpler for long-haul arrivals.
What is the weather like in late April?
Warm and humid, around 26C, with a real chance of heavy spring showers. Light clothing plus a packable rain layer is the right combination.
Is English widely spoken?
Less so than in Beijing or Shanghai. A translation app and your destinations saved in Chinese characters make taxis and restaurants much easier.
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