The American Automatic Control Council (AACC) will host the 2026 American Control Conference (ACC) in New Orleans. This premier event attracts over 1,300 experts to discuss the latest innovations in feedback control. Co-sponsored by the International Society of Automation (ISA), the conference serves as a vital bridge between theoretical research and industrial application. For B2B professionals, this gathering represents a unique opportunity to see how emerging algorithms will eventually influence the next generation of PLC and DCS architectures.