Important Dates

• — Last Date of Paper Submission: March 10, 2026
• — Notification of Paper Acceptance: April 25, 2026 (or within 45 days of paper submission)
• — Last Date of Registration: April 30, 2026

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts presenting original, unpublished research work and recent advancements relevant to the themes of the conference. All submissions must strictly follow the standard AIP Conference Proceedings (Proposed) camera-ready format. Each manuscript should include the title, abstract, keywords, author names, affiliations, and valid email addresses. Authors must ensure that the paper is prepared using 8.5 x 11 inches page size and should not contain page numbers, headers, or footers. Regular papers should offer innovative ideas and original contributions within the scope of the conference.

Only full-length manuscripts with a minimum of 10 pages will be accepted. For manuscripts exceeding 10 pages, an additional charge of INR 2,000 per extra page will be applicable.

All papers must be submitted online through the Microsoft CMT submission and review system. Authors who do not already have a CMT account are required to create one before submission. To avoid any last-minute technical issues, authors are strongly advised to complete their registration and submission well before the deadline.

Submitted papers must be original and not under review or published elsewhere. All manuscripts will undergo a peer-review process, and the corresponding author will be informed of the review decision. Selected research papers will be published in the Scopus-indexed Conference Proceedings. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper in person. All submissions are to be made electronically through the CMT portal only.

CMT Acknowledgement

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Tracks / Themes

• — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Systems
     (Deep learning, Generative AI, Explainable AI, Reinforcement Learning, and Intelligent Algorithms.)
• — Image Processing, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition
     (Image Recognition, Object Detection, Medical Imaging, Biometrics, and Visual Analytics.)
• — Data Science, Big Data Analytics & Intelligent Decision Systems
     (Big Data Platforms, Predictive Analytics, Optimization, and Data-Driven Systems.)
• — Cloud Computing, Edge Computing & Distributed Architectures
     (Cloud-Native Systems, Edge AI, Fog Computing, Scalable and Secure Infrastructures.)
• — Blockchain Technologies & Decentralized Systems
     (Smart Contracts, Web3, Decentralized Applications, and Blockchain Security.)
• — Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics & Digital Privacy
     (Network Security, Cybercrime Investigation, Digital Forensics, and Trust Management.)
• — Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Intelligent Systems
     (Smart Cities, Industrial IoT, Sensor Networks, and Real-Time Embedded Systems.)
• — Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) & Metaverse Technologies
     (Immersive Environments, Digital Twins, Simulation Platforms, and XR Applications.)
• — Multimedia Computing & Intelligent Media Processing
     (Audio-Video Analytics, Multimedia Security, Content Analysis, and AI-Based Media Systems.)
• — Quantum Computing & Quantum Information Science
     (Quantum Algorithms, Quantum AI, Quantum Communication, and Next-Generation Computation.)
• — AI in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Healthcare Systems
     (Medical AI, Genomics, Drug Discovery, Healthcare Analytics, and Biomedical Systems.)
• — Expert Systems & Knowledge-Based Intelligent Applications
     (Decision Support Systems, Expert Systems, Enterprise Intelligence, and Rule-Based Models.)
• — Robotics, Automation & Intelligent Control Engineering
     (Autonomous Systems, Industrial Robotics, Control Theory, and Smart Automation.)
• — AI in Physics & Computational Physical Sciences
     (Computational Physics, Material Modeling, Simulations, and AI-Driven Experimental Analysis.)
• — Sustainable Engineering, Green Technologies & Energy Systems
     (Renewable Energy, Green Computing, Smart Grids, and AI for Sustainability.)
• — Digital Marketing, Business Analytics & AI-Driven Management
     (AI in Marketing, Finance, Economics, Business Intelligence, and Decision-making.)
• — Applied AI in Engineering & Technology
     (AI Applications in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, and Interdisciplinary Engineering.)
• — Computational Mathematics, Optimization & Intelligent Algorithms
     (Numerical Methods, Optimization Techniques, Evolutionary Algorithms, and Simulations.)
• — Applied Physics, Materials Science & Nanotechnology
     (Condensed Matter Physics, Nanomaterials, Smart Materials, and Experimental physics.)
• — Emerging Technologies & Interdisciplinary Applied Sciences
     (Cross-Domain Innovations Integrating AI, Engineering, Physics, and Applied Sciences.)

Review Process

Initial Screening: All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism checking to ensure originality using standard tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate. Authors are strongly encouraged to verify the plagiarism level of their papers prior to submission. If available, the originality report may be submitted along with the manuscript. Papers exceeding the permissible similarity threshold will be excluded from further review.

Three-Tier Review Process:
First Round: Submissions will be initially evaluated for technical relevance, thematic alignment, and overall suitability within the conference scope.
Second Round: Each paper will undergo a double-blind peer review by at least three independent experts. The evaluation will be based on criteria including originality, novelty, clarity, completeness, relevance, significance, and research contribution.
Final Round: In the third and final stage, the Technical Program Committee will examine all reviewer comments and recommendations. The final acceptance decision will be made by the Technical Program Chairs, considering review outcomes, plagiarism results, and thematic relevance.

Selected papers will be accepted for presentation at ICICTA 2026 and publication in the conference proceedings.