Timeline & Important Dates¶
Important WAPPAC competition and dissemination dates are summarized below. Note that the conference for dissemination of results and findings will be finalized by the end of Q1 2026.
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
Competition release/launch |
14 October 2025 |
Submission of Control Results deadline |
28 February 2026 |
Preliminary results announcement |
30 April 2026 |
Conference papers due |
Autumn 2026 |
Conference date |
June–August 2027 |
Competition Flow¶
The workflow for participants is straightforward:
Register (mandatory) for the WAPPAC competition and download the simulation platform through this link.
Develop your controller locally using the WAPPAC simulation platform.
Test locally with the provided wave scenarios and tools.
Generate evaluation files.
Submit your controller, evaluation files, and report for official evaluation by the organizers.
Results will be announced and disseminated through a dedicated session at an international conference.
The overall process ensures a fair, repeatable, and secure evaluation of all participants’ controllers.
Quick Access Links¶
Follow the links below for further details regarding:
Modeling and control framework, its numerical implementation, and system parametrization: WavePiston Model & Control Problem.
Practical use and considerations of the provided simulation platform: Using WAPPAC Simulation Platform.