Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control at Retzhof Castle 2026
The Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control is organized every two years by the Institute of Automation and Control, Graz University of Technology. The workshop takes place at Retzhof Castle, an educational center in Styria near Leibnitz.
The event provides a platform for researchers and industry partners to exchange ideas and discuss current topics in Control Engineering and Automation in a focused and informal atmosphere.
The 2026 edition of the workshop will take place from September 14–16, 2026 at Retzhof Castle. Researchers and practitioners from academia and industry are warmly invited to participate. Participants are also encouraged to contribute by submitting a presentation topic related to current developments in Control Engineering and Automation.
Important Dates
| April 30, 2026 |
Registration deadline and submission of the presentation title (for participants who intend to present). Please use the provided registration form. |
| June 1, 2026 |
Submission of the presentation abstract (maximum 2 DIN A4 pages, PDF) to irt@tugraz.at |
| June 26, 2026 |
Notification of acceptance |
| Sep. 14, 2026 |
Arrival day, presentations starting in the afternoon |
| Sep. 15, 2026 |
Presentations and social event |
| Sep. 16, 2026 |
Presentations and departure |
Fees & Payment
| Accommodation with breakfast |
Payment at the Retzhof reception desk |
149 € |
| Workshop fee |
Includes lunch, dinner, social event, and book of abstracts (an invoice will be issued) |
250 € |
Past workshops
23. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (09.09. - 11.09.2024)
22. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (05.09. - 07.09.2022)
21. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (09.09. - 11.09.2019)
20. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (11.09. - 13.09.2017)
19. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (07.09. - 09.09.2015)
18. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (02.09. - 05.09.2013)
17. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (05.09. - 8.09.2011)
16. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (07.09. - 10.09.2009)
15. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (17.09. - 20.09.2007)
14. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (19.09. - 22.09.2005)
13. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (15.09. - 18.09.2003)
12. Styrian Workshop on Automatic Control (24.09. - 27.09.2001)
Institute of Automation and Control
Graz University of Technology
Inffeldgasse 21/B
8010 Graz
Tel.: +43 (0) 316 / 873 - 7021
Fax: +43 (0) 316 / 873 - 7028
Retzhof Castle
Dorfstraße 17
8435 Wagna, Austria
Retzhof website:
https://www.retzhof.at/
Presentation details: Duration 45 minutes (including discussion)
For submissions and further information please contact: irt@tugraz.at
Photo credits: Images sourced from https://www.retzhof.at/