The 2026 20th Anniversary CPS Program Workshop

The two-day workshop will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington Square Campus located at 3351 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201 on October 21–22, 2026, with an arrival day of October 20, 2026. The goal of the workshop is to review and assess the past two decades of CPS research advancements, identify enduring challenges, and develop a forward-looking research agenda for the next twenty years. The workshop can be viewed as a reflection and celebration of the CPS program and its road ahead to an even brighter future. This workshop is part of the NSF Small Workshops Series as requested by the NSF CPS Program Directors.

GMU-Mason Square (Arlington, VA Campus)

GMU Mason Square Campus

GMU-Mason Square's Global Studio (Arlington, VA Campus)

GMU Conference Room 1
GMU Conference Room 2
GMU Conference Room 3

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