ICTAGI2026
Date
14 – 16 December 2026
Venue
Meenakshi Sundararajan
Engineering College, Chennai
Our Organization & Industry Partners
ABOUT US
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
ICTAGI 2026 (International Conference on Transformative AI for Global Impact) is a premier gathering of researchers, practitioners, and industry experts. The conference focuses on exploring how Artificial Intelligence transforms industries, society, and sustainability.
The conference will be held at Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Chennai, India from 14 – 16 December 2026. It provides a premier interdisciplinary platform to discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and its global impact.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Sasitharan Nagapan
Associate Professor, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
Dr Sathishkumar Veerappampalayam Easwaramoorthy
Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Sunway University, Malaysia
Mr. Jai Ganesh Suresh
Senior AI Architect Lead, Valeo India Pvt. Ltd
Karthiganesh Durai
Founder & CEO, Kwantumg Research Labs Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Balakrishnan S
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. Manjula Gandhi
Associate Professor & Head (I/C), Department of Computing (Software Systems), Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. Shashi Kant Pandey
Scientist C @SETS, Under the O/o Principal Scientific Advisor to the GOI, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Srinivas Sanjeevi, MD, PhD
Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Division of Surgery and Urology, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala University
ABOUT MSEC
Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC) was established by the IIET Society in 2001. This institution is a part of the prestigious KRS Group of Institutions, which also includes the renowned IIET (Indian Institute of Engineering Technology), established in 1947 by our Founder, Late Shri K. R. Sundararajan, a visionary educationist and philanthropist who founded the well-known Meenakshi College for Women; and the Meenakshi Sundararajan School of Management. The institutions on the KRS Campus are known for the quality education and discipline. We have consistently outshone our peers not only in academics but also in co-curricular activities. The institution is committed to imparting engineering education to young men and women, grooming their overall personality with the highest emphasis on ethical values, and preparing them to face the challenges of the industry, nation and abroad at large.
CHIEF PATRONS
Dr. K. S. Lakshmi
Correspondent, MSEC
Prof. N. Sreekanth
Secretary, MSEC
Prof. U. Deepa
Director, MSEC
CO-PATRONS
Dr. S. V. Saravanan
Principal, MSEC
Dr. S. Poongothai
Dean-Research, MSEC
91+ 9443088462
GENERAL CHAIRS
Dr. V.J. Arul Karthick
Dean-IQAC, MSEC
91+ 8870841430
Dr. R. Arivazhagan
Head-Research, MSEC
91+ 9003116690
CO-CHAIRS
Mr. Mohan Raj Vijayan
Assistant Professor, IT, MSEC
Contact:91+ 7358058584
Dr. S. Sowmya
Associate Professor, ECE, MSEC
Contact:91+ 9884392869
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
PUBLICATIONS & REGISTRATION
Publication Policy
All accepted papers will be published in Springer * Awaiting for Springer Approval Journal
* Awaiting for Springer ApprovalIMPORTANT DATES
Paper Submission
10 July 2026
Acceptance Notification
14 October 2026
Registration & Camera Ready
01 – 15 November 2026
Conference Date
14 – 16 December 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
Themes and Research Areas
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
- Computational Logic, Algorithms, and Mathematical Foundations of AI
- Neuro-Symbolic AI and Knowledge Representation
- Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Soft Computing
- Explainable, Trustworthy, and Secure AI
- High-Performance, Distributed, and Edge AI Systems
AI for Data Science, Big Data, and Decision Intelligence
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Big Data Analytics and Intelligent Decision Systems
- Information Retrieval and Recommendation Systems
- Business Analytics and Management Information Systems
- AI for Policy and Strategic Decision Support
AI in Medicine, Healthcare, and Life Sciences
- AI for Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
- Predictive Healthcare and Disease Analytics
- AI in Drug Discovery, Genomics, and Bioinformatics
- Smart Wearables, IoT, and Digital Health
- Ethical and Explainable AI in Healthcare
AI for Sustainable Energy, Power Systems, and Smart Grids
- Smart Grids and Cognitive Energy Networks
- AI for Renewable Energy Integration
- Digital Twins for Power and Energy Infrastructure
- Reinforcement Learning for Energy Optimization
- Explainable AI for Safety-Critical Energy Systems
AI for Smart Cities, Infrastructure, and Climate Resilience
- Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure
- Smart Transportation and Traffic Optimization
- Disaster Prediction and Risk Mitigation
- AI for Climate Modeling and Environmental Monitoring
- Sustainable and Resilient Urban Systems
AI for Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Sustainability
- AI-Driven Design Optimization and Digital Manufacturing
- Predictive Maintenance and Industrial Analytics
- AI in Materials, Nanotechnology, and Applied Physics
- Robotics, Automation, and Computer Vision
- Net-Zero and Energy-Efficient Industrial Systems
AI for Cybersecurity, Defence, and Strategic Resilience
- AI for Threat Detection and Surveillance
- Cybersecurity and Information Warfare
- Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems
- Defence Decision Support and Digital Twins
- Dual-Use AI for Public Safety and Disaster Response
Generative AI and Human–AI Collaboration
- Generative and Multimodal AI Models
- AI for Creativity, Design, and Digital Media
- Human–AI Interaction and Collaborative Intelligence
- Responsible and Ethical Generative AI
AI, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and Indigenous Intelligence
- AI-Based Modeling of Indian Knowledge Systems
- Computational Intelligence Inspired by Indian Philosophy
- AI in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Traditional Healthcare
- Ethical AI Frameworks from Indigenous Perspectives
- Digitization and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge
AI for Society, Ethics, Governance, and Global Good
- Ethical, Responsible, and Human-Centric AI
- AI for Governance, Public Policy, and Social Equity
- AI for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Global AI Governance, Law, and Societal Impact
AI for Environmental and Biodiversity Intelligence
- AI for Ecosystem Monitoring and Biodiversity Conservation
- Satellite, Drone, and Sensor-Based Environmental Intelligence
- AI for Pollution Detection and Sustainability
- Climate–Ecosystem Interaction Modeling
- AI for Wildlife Protection and Habitat Restoration
AI for Agriculture, Food Security, and Sustainable Farming
- Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming
- AI for Crop Yield Prediction and Disease Detection
- Intelligent Irrigation and Resource Optimization
- AI for Food Supply Chains and Traceability
- Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agri-Tech
AI for Education, Learning Analytics, and Skill Development
- Intelligent Tutoring and Personalized Learning
- AI-Based Learning Analytics and Assessment
- Adaptive Curriculum Design
- AI for Lifelong Learning and Workforce Reskilling
- Ethical and Inclusive AI in Education
AI for Financial Systems and Inclusive Economic Growth
- AI in Financial Risk Analysis and Fraud Detection
- Economic Forecasting and Market Intelligence
- AI for Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion
- Intelligent Credit Scoring and Microfinance
- Ethical AI in FinTech
AI for Language, Multilingual Intelligence, and Communication
- Multilingual and Low-Resource Language Models
- Speech, Text, and Cross-Lingual Translation
- AI for Cultural and Language Preservation
- Language Technologies for Governance and Education
- Responsible and Inclusive Language AI
AI for Public Health and Global Health Equity
- AI-Based Disease Surveillance and Early Warning
- Population Health Analytics and Policy Modeling
- AI for Healthcare Accessibility and Equity
- AI in Epidemic Preparedness and Response
- Ethical AI for Global Public Health
AI for Human Augmentation and Assistive Technologies
- AI-Enabled Assistive and Rehabilitation Systems
- Human–AI Symbiosis and Cognitive Augmentation
- AI for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion
- Brain–Computer Interfaces and Intelligent Prosthetics
- Ethical and Responsible Human Augmentation
AI for LegalTech, Blockchain, and Trusted Digital Governance
- AI for Legal Analytics and Contract Automation
- AI in Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Blockchain and AI for Transparent Governance
- Smart Contracts and Decentralized Trust Systems
- Secure and Ethical AI for Legal Systems
AI for Space Science and Satellite Intelligence
- Autonomous Spacecraft and Satellite Systems
- AI for Astronomical and Space Data Analysis
- Planetary Robotics and Surface Exploration
- Space Weather Prediction and Risk Analysis
- AI for Space Mission Planning and Sustainability
AI for Quantum Computing and Quantum Intelligence
- Quantum Machine Learning and Hybrid Quantum–AI Models
- AI-Assisted Quantum Algorithm Design
- AI for Quantum Error Correction and Noise Mitigation
- Quantum-Inspired AI for Large-Scale Optimization
- AI-Driven Quantum Hardware Control
AI for Management Studies and Business Transformation
- AI-Driven Strategic Planning and Decision Intelligence
- Generative AI for Marketing, Branding, and Customer Engagement
- AI for Human Resource Analytics, Talent Management, and Workforce Reskilling
- AI for Financial Intelligence, Risk Forecasting, and Fraud Detection
- AI for Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, and Entrepreneurial Growth
AI in Other Fields
- Innovative AI Applications across Domains
- Cross-Disciplinary AI Research
- Emerging Trends and Future Technologies
- Student and Researcher Innovation Showcase
Paper Submission
Original, unpublished research papers, articles, and working papers related to the conference themes are invited for presentation and publication in the conference proceedings.
Submission Guidelines
Original, unpublished research papers, articles, and working papers with a minimum length of 12 pages related to the conference themes are invited for presentation and publication in the conference proceedings.
Authors must ensure their papers follow Springer Guidelines with a minimum of 12 pages in A4 size. Authors are requested to refer to the attached Springer template for formatting requirements.
All papers must be submitted online through the conference submission portal, Microsoft CMT.
Submissions will undergo a thorough peer-review process by experts based on originality, significance, and clarity. Only papers presenting novel research results or successful innovative applications will be considered for publication as chapters in the Springer Series edited volumes.
Plagiarism Policy
Before submission, papers should be checked for plagiarism using licensed software such as Turnitin or iThenticate. The similarity index must not exceed 15%, including self-content or content from other sources. The following ethical guidelines must be strictly followed:
- No self-plagiarism or plagiarism from other works.
- Proper citation must be provided for any model, concept, figure, table, data, or conclusion borrowed from previously published work.
- Borrowed content should be rewritten in original language without direct copying.
- Prior copyright permissions must be acquired for any copyrighted materials used.
Publication and Review Process
All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous blind peer review process. Accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings by Springer, ensuring wide dissemination and recognition within the global research community.
The proceedings will be assigned an e-ISBN number and indexed in major databases.
The conference welcomes submissions of high-quality research papers that address the intersection of cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications.
Privacy Policy
The statement outlines our policies for protecting your privacy with relation to the Personal Information we gather and maintain about you on this website as well as the Personal Information you give us while taking part in our campaigns and events.
I. Personal Information We Collect and Process and How We Use It
1. Personal Information that we process
For the purposes of this privacy statement, "Personal Information" refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual. Generally, you are not required to enter any Personal Information to browse our website. However, we may collect:
- Information you provide during registration such as name, email, company, country, and phone number.
- Technical details like IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies.
- Cookie-related data as referred to in the Cookie Policy.
2. Use of your Personal Information
- Improve usability and maintain the website.
- Understand usage patterns.
- Create user accounts.
- Identify users after registration.
- Respond to queries.
- Provide relevant content.
- Process applications and related services.
3. Legal basis of processing
We process your data to fulfill contractual obligations or legitimate interests such as improving services, communication, and personalization.
II. Consequences of Not Providing Personal Information
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III. Data Recipients, Transfer, and Disclosure
ICTAGI does not share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing without consent. Data may be shared with:
- ICTAGI and its subsidiaries.
- Business partners.
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You may access, update, delete, or transfer your data. You may withdraw consent or object to processing under certain conditions.
VI. Data Security
ICTAGI implements appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
VII. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary unless required by law.
VIII. Linked Websites
ICTAGI may link to third-party sites but is not responsible for their privacy practices.
IX. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page.
Author Guidelines & Submission Instructions
Authors are requested to carefully follow the Springer publication requirements and Microsoft CMT submission process for ICTAGI-2026.
Author Guidelines for Springer Publications
Manuscript Format
Papers must be prepared in Springer’s LNNS (Lecture Notes in Networks & System) format. Templates for LaTeX and MS Word are available on Springer’s official website.
Paper Length
Standard length is 10–12 pages including references and appendices. Additional pages may be subject to extra charges.
Plagiarism Policy
Less than 15% similarity as per Turnitin/iThenticate. Papers exceeding this limit will be rejected without review.
Content Requirements
Original, unpublished research relevant to the conference tracks. Proper citations must be provided for all referenced works.
Authorship and Affiliations
Author list should include full names, affiliations, and email addresses. At least one author must register and present at the conference.
Figures and Tables
Figures should be of high resolution, at least 300 dpi. Tables and figures must be properly labeled and cited.
Reference Style
Use Springer LNNS referencing format for citations. Ensure all references are properly formatted and included in the bibliography.
Submission Guidelines via Microsoft CMT Portal
Account Registration
Authors must create an account on Microsoft CMT if they do not already have one.
Open Submission PortalPaper Submission Steps
Log in to Microsoft CMT and select International Conference on Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Machine Learning (ICTA-2026) as the conference. Click on Create New Submission and enter paper details such as title, abstract, and keywords. Upload the PDF version of the manuscript in Springer format. Add all co-authors with their affiliations and email addresses.
Review Process
Submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Final Submission (Camera-Ready Paper)
Accepted papers must be revised in accordance with reviewer comments. Authors must submit the camera-ready version in both PDF and source formats such as LaTeX or Word. A signed Springer Copyright Form must be uploaded with the final submission. The form will be provided by the Conference Organizing Team.
Conference Registration & Presentation
At least one author must register for the conference before the deadline. Papers will be included in the Springer proceedings only if presented at the conference either in-person or virtually.
SPONSORSHIP
- Company logo on all conference materials (Banners, Website, Brochure)
- 3 Complimentary registrations
- Speaking opportunity in the plenary session (10 mins)
- Exhibition stall (3x3 m) at a prime location
- Special recognition during the inauguration and valedictory functions
PAPER SUBMISSION & REGISTRATION
Submit your paper and complete your registration in one step using the form below. The registration fee includes conference materials, lunch, and refreshment.
Submission Guidelines
Final Data Submission
Soft copies of the final paper should be submitted in full as per the conference schedule.
File Format
Papers must be submitted in PDF or Word format.
Online Participation
The conditions for online participation will be noted on the website.
Registration Categories
- 1Presentation only
- 2Presentation and Scopus Publication
Paper Submission & Review Policy
All accepted papers will be published in Scopus Proceedings / Scopus Indexed Journals.
At least one author must register for each accepted paper to be published. Papers will undergo a plagiarism check, and those with similarity above the acceptable limit will be rejected initially.
ABOUT CHENNAI
Chennai, formerly Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, India. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the largest cultural, economic, and educational centers of South India. Known as the "Gateway to South India," Chennai is famous for its rich heritage, classical music, dance forms, and delicious cuisine.
Marina Beach
Iconic coastline of Chennai, one of the longest urban beaches in the world.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Historic Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva in Mylapore.
Santhome Basilica
Major Christian landmark built over the tomb of St. Thomas.
DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
Living museum showcasing South Indian heritage, art, and traditional architecture.
Guindy National Park
One of India's smallest national parks located within city limits, home to diverse wildlife.
Cholamandalam Artists Village
Historic artists' commune and contemporary art center showcasing Indian modern art.
Modern Chennai Skyline
A growing metro hub showcasing the city's development.
Ripon Building
Iconic Indo-Saracenic landmark and Chennai Corporation headquarters.
Valluvar Kottam
Monument honoring the great Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar.
Vandalur Zoo
One of India's largest zoological parks with diverse wildlife.
Mahabalipuram
UNESCO World Heritage site known for ancient rock-cut temples.
Sharadambal Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Sharadambal in varying architectural styles.