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
Dr. Soheil Nazarian
Director, ASPIRE NSF ERC, Professor of Civil Engineering, Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS), UTEP, USA
Prof. (Dr.) Joanna Paliszkiewkz
Professor, Management & Information Systems, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Poland
Dr. Srinivas Sanjeevi, MD, PhD
Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Division of Surgery and Urology, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala University, Sweden
Dr. Abdul Hossein
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Dr. 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
Prof. (Dr.) Arun Sharma
Professor, Department of Information Technology, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Prof. (Dr.) Shelly Sachdeva
Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, National Institute of Technology Delhi
Dr. Shashi Kant Pandey
Scientist C, Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS), Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India
Mr. Karthiganesh Durai
Founder & CEO, Kwantumg Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Mr. Jai Ganesh Suresh
Senior AI Architect Lead, Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Balakrishnan S
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Dr. Manjula Gandhi
Associate Professor & Head (I/C), Department of Computing (Software Systems), Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
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
Dr. Moolchand Sharma
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (GGSIPU), NewDelhi
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 Approval
IMPORTANT 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
Artificial Intelligence, Computing and Data-Driven Systems
- Artificial Intelligence – Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI & Large Language Models
- Data Science & Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing & Edge Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cybersecurity & Blockchain
Next-Generation Electronics, Energy and Intelligent Networks
- Communication Systems & Signal Processing
- Embedded Systems & FPGA Applications
- VLSI Design
- Power Electronics, Smart Grids & Renewable Energy Systems
- Electric Vehicles, Control Systems & Industrial Automation
Smart Manufacturing, Automation and Industry 5.0
- Industry 4.0 & Industry 5.0
- Robotics & Intelligent Automation
- Digital Manufacturing & Additive Manufacturing
- Smart Materials & Mechatronics
- Sustainable Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sustainable Built Environment and Smart Infrastructure
- Smart Cities & Urban Planning
- Structural Engineering & Construction Technologies
- Transportation Engineering & Intelligent Mobility
- Water Resources Engineering & Disaster Management
- Green Buildings, GIS & Remote Sensing
Frontiers in Physical Sciences and Advanced Materials
- Quantum Technologies & Semiconductor Physics
- Photonics & Optoelectronics
- Computational Physics
- Nanomaterials & Functional Materials
- Energy Materials & Advanced Characterization Techniques
Chemical Innovation, Environmental Solutions and Circular Economy
- Green Chemistry & Environmental Chemistry
- Electrochemistry & Energy Storage Materials
- Sustainable Materials & Chemical Process Technologies
- Analytical Chemistry & Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematical Foundations, Statistics and Computational Intelligence
- Applied Mathematics & Mathematical Modeling
- Statistics & Data-driven Mathematical Sciences
- Optimization Techniques & Operations Research
- Computational Mathematics & Numerical Methods
- Financial Mathematics & Pure Mathematics
Biotechnology, Healthcare Systems and Life Science Innovations
- Bioinformatics & Precision Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering & Medical Diagnostics
- Healthcare Informatics & Digital Health
- Drug Discovery & Biotechnology
- Public Health Technologies & Wearable Healthcare Systems
Digital Business, Finance and Organizational Transformation
- FinTech & Digital Business
- Business Intelligence & Marketing Analytics
- Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management & Human Resource Management
- Finance & Accounting
Society, Education, Ethics and Emerging Interdisciplinary Research
- Educational Technologies & Learning Analytics
- Ethics, Responsible AI & Public Policy
- Psychology & Sociology in the AI Era
- Language, Literature & Communication Studies
- Indian Knowledge Systems & Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation
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
If mandatory information is not provided, we may not be able to deliver certain services.
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.
- Service vendors.
- Authorized agents.
- Contractors.
IV. Use of Cookies
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V. Your Rights
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.