The 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics will be held on October 11-14, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas, USA, rooted on the banks of a spring-fed river, Latin, Western and European cultures mingle to form a city unlike any other. From the River Walk to Hill Country vineyards and golf resorts, San Antonio embodies the charm of an authentic American city. [See more]

Hyatt Regency San Antonio at Riverwalk is the venue for SMC 2009. Experiencing the heart of the Riverwalk and exotic restaurants along the river bank, the conference hotel, equipped more than 600 extra large, contemporary guestrooms, directly overlooks and connects two of San Antonio's top destinations -- the historic Alamo and the Riverwalk through a 16 story atrium lobby.

Vision

The vision of the Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society is to be recognized
as the world leading society for the advancement of theory and application
in systems science and engineering, human-machine systems, and cybernetics.

Mission

The mission of the Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society is to serve the interests of its members and the community at large by promoting the theory, practice, and interdisciplinary aspects of systems science and engineering, human-machine systems, and cybernetics. It is accomplished through conferences, publications, and other activities that contribute to the professional needs of its members.

Values

The following fundamental values provide the foundation for all SMC activities: