BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260604T020955Z UID:D8B80581-6B14-462D-8CE6-70850094868D DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260424T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T235900 DESCRIPTION:📝 Call for Papers: Topics\n\n-\nTrack 1: Artificial Intellig ence and Machine Learning\n\n-\nTrack 2: Data Science and Big Data Analyti cs\n\n-\nTrack 3: Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems\n\n-\nTrack 4 : Cyber-Security and Cryptography\n\n-\nTrack 5: Natural Language Processi ng (NLP) and Speech Recognition\n\n-\nTrack 6: Computer Vision and Image P rocessing\n\n-\nTrack 7: Computational Intelligence\n\n-\nTrack 8: Interdi sciplinary Research\n\n📅 Important Dates\n\n-\nPaper Submission Deadlin e: November 15\, 2025\n\n-\nNotification of Acceptance: February 15\, 2026 \n\n-\nCamera ready & Last date of Registration: March 15\, 2026\n\n-\nDat e of Conference: April 24-25\, 2026\n\n🔗 Links & Contact\n\n-\nConferen ce Website: https://www.kiet.edu/icici2026/index.html\n\n-\nSubmission Lin k: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICICI2026/Submission/Index\n\n-\nCo nference Details: https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferen ces/conferencedetails/68867\n\n-\nEmail: icici@kiet.edu\n\n-\nContact Pers ons:\n\n-\nDr. Puneet Garg (+91-9996091999)\n\n-\nDr. Manish Bhardwaj (+91 -9457966671)\n\nAgenda: \nINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIONS IN COMPU TATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (ICICI-2026)\nINTRODUCTION\n\nThe International Conf erence on Innovations in Computational Intelligence (ICICI-2026)\, a two-d ay IEEE technically co-sponsored conference\, was successfully organized b y the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligenc e & Machine Learning) and the Department of Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT)\, KIET Deemed to be University\, Ghaziabad\, on 24–25 April 2026.\n\nThe conference brought together distinguished academicians \, researchers\, industry experts\, scholars\, and students from India and across the globe to discuss recent advancements and emerging trends in Co mputational Intelligence\, Artificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, Da ta Science\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, Cybersecurity\, Natural Language P rocessing\, and related domains.\n\nThe inaugural ceremony commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and opening announcements in the es teemed presence of Chief Patron Prof. (Dr.) Nagaraj Ramrao\, Vice Chancell or\, KIET Deemed to be University\, Chief Patron Dr. Manoj Goel\, Pro Vice Chancellor\, KIET Deemed to be University\, and Patron Prof. (Dr.) Adesh Kr. Pandey. The successful organization of the conference was led by Gener al Co-Chairs Prof. (Dr.) Rekha Kashyap\, Dean CSE (AI & ML)\, and Prof. (D r.) Harsh Khatter\, Dean CSIT.\nThe conference served as a significant pla tform for knowledge exchange\, research dissemination\, and fostering coll aborations among academia\, industry\, and research organizations.\n\nINAU GURAL SESSION AND DISTINGUISHED DIGNITARIES\nThe inaugural session was gra ced by Chief Guest Prof. Jasjit Suri from Idaho State University\, USA\, a n internationally renowned researcher and expert in Artificial Intelligenc e and Biomedical Engineering.\nThe conference was further enriched by the presence of eminent Guests of Honor and keynote speakers from across the w orld\, including:\nDr. Meena Shah (Australia)\nProf. R. Balasubramanian (I IT Roorkee\, India)\nMr. Eisaku Yamazaki (Japan)\nDr. Vikas Saini (Ireland )\nProf. Valentina E. Balas (Romania)\nTheir participation reflected the g lobal recognition and academic significance of ICICI-2026.\nProf. (Dr.) Re kha Kashyap delivered the welcome address\, emphasizing the growing import ance of interdisciplinary research\, innovation\, and international collab oration in shaping the future of computational intelligence. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor\, Prof. (Dr.) Nagaraj Ramrao\, addressed the gathering an d highlighted the university’s commitment towards fostering high-quality research\, innovation\, and global academic engagement.\nDuring the cerem ony\, dignitaries were felicitated for their valuable contributions to aca demia and research. The Chief Guest\, Prof. Jasjit Suri\, delivered an ins piring address highlighting the transformative impact of Artificial Intell igence across healthcare\, engineering\, and societal applications. A souv enir release ceremony was also conducted\, marking the formal commencement of the conference proceedings.\nThe inaugural session concluded with a vo te of thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Harsh Khatter\, Dean CSIT\, followed by a group photograph and networking interaction.\n\nCONFERENCE STATISTIC S AND RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS\nICICI-2026 received an overwhelming response from the global research community. The call for research papers remained open until 31 December 2025\, during which the conference received a rema rkable total of 2\,488 paper submissions from researchers worldwide.\nTo e nsure academic excellence and maintain the highest standards of quality\, every submitted manuscript underwent a rigorous peer-review process involv ing three independent expert reviewers. Following the comprehensive review process\, only high-quality contributions were selected for presentation. \nThe conference achieved an acceptance rate of approximately 8%\, demonst rating its strong emphasis on quality\, originality\, and research excelle nce. A total of 200 research papers were successfully registered and accep ted for presentation during the conference.\nThe accepted papers represent ed cutting-edge research in areas including:\nArtificial Intelligence\nMac hine Learning\nDeep Learning\nData Science\nInternet of Things (IoT)\nCybe rsecurity\nNatural Language Processing\nComputational Intelligence\n\nINTE RNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PARTICIPATION\nThe conference witnessed active part icipation from researchers\, academicians\, industry professionals\, and s tudents from various countries and regions.\nInternational participation i ncluded delegates from the United States and the United Kingdom\, highligh ting the growing global outreach of ICICI-2026.\nWithin India\, the confer ence attracted participants from several states\, including Rajasthan\, Gu jarat\, Maharashtra\, Tamil Nadu\, and many others. This diverse represent ation reflected the conference’s nationwide appeal and its role as a pre mier platform for scholarly exchange and collaboration.\n\nTECHNICAL SESSI ONS AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE\nA total of 29 technical sessions were conducte d during the conference\, providing researchers with opportunities to pres ent their work\, exchange ideas\, and receive valuable feedback from exper ts in their respective fields.\nThe sessions facilitated meaningful discus sions on emerging technologies\, innovative methodologies\, real-world app lications\, and future research directions. Participants actively engaged in technical deliberations\, networking activities\, and collaborative dis cussions that contributed significantly to the overall success of the even t.\nThe conference also served as a catalyst for strengthening academic-in dustry partnerships and encouraging interdisciplinary research collaborati ons.\n\nIEEE ASSOCIATION AND PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES\nICICI-2026 was org anized with strong technical support from the IEEE Computational Intellige nce Society and active involvement from the IEEE Student Branch of KIET De emed to be University.\nAll accepted and presented papers will be submitte d to IEEE Xplore for publication consideration and possible indexing in re puted databases such as Scopus\, thereby enhancing the visibility\, access ibility\, and impact of the research contributions presented during the co nference.\nThe conference was conducted in a hybrid mode\, enabling both p hysical and virtual participation\, thereby ensuring broader accessibility and international engagement.\n\nCONCLUSION\nThe International Conference on Innovations in Computational Intelligence (ICICI-2026) emerged as a hi ghly successful academic and research event\, bringing together leading ex perts\, researchers\, practitioners\, and students from around the world.\ nThe conference provided an excellent platform for presenting innovative r esearch\, sharing knowledge\, discussing emerging technological trends\, a nd establishing valuable collaborations. Through its rigorous review proce ss\, distinguished speakers\, international participation\, and high-quali ty technical sessions\, ICICI-2026 reinforced its position as a significan t forum for advancing research in Computational Intelligence and related f ields.\nThe successful organization of the conference reflects KIET Deemed to be University’s continued commitment to academic excellence\, innova tion\, global engagement\, and the promotion of a vibrant research culture . The event stands as an important milestone in fostering technological ad vancement and inspiring future research contributions in the field of comp utational intelligence.\n\nKIET Group of Institutions\, Delhi NCR\, Uttar Pradesh\, India\, Ghaziabad\, Uttar Pradesh\, India\, 201206\, Virtual: ht tps://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/511827 LOCATION:KIET Group of Institutions\, Delhi NCR\, Uttar Pradesh\, India\, G haziabad\, Uttar Pradesh\, India\, 201206\, Virtual: https://events.vtools .ieee.org/m/511827 ORGANIZER:drjkseth@gmail.com SEQUENCE:60 SUMMARY:International Conference on Innovations in Computational Intelligen ce (ICICI-2026) URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/511827 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><h3>📝 <span style="background-color: rgb(3 5\, 111\, 161)\; color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Call for Papers: Topics</s pan></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Track 1:</strong> Artificial Intelligenc e and Machine Learning</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Track 2:</strong> Data Science and Big Data Analytics</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Track 3:</str ong> Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><stro ng>Track 4:</strong> Cyber-Security and Cryptography</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p> <strong>Track 5:</strong> Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Speech Rec ognition</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Track 6:</strong> Computer Vision an d Image Processing</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Track 7:</strong> Computat ional Intelligence</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Track 8:</strong> Interdis ciplinary Research</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<h3>📅 <span style ="background-color: rgb(35\, 111\, 161)\; color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">I mportant Dates</span></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Paper Submission Deadli ne:</strong> November 15\, 2025</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Notification of Acceptance:</strong> February 15\, 2026</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ca mera ready &amp\; Last date of Registration:</strong> March 15\, 2026</p>\ n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Date of Conference:</strong> April 24-25\, 2026</ p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<h3><span style="color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">🔗</span><span style="background-color: rgb(35\, 111\, 161)\; co lor: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"> Links &amp\; Contact</span></h3>\n<p>&nbsp\; </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Conference Website:</strong> <code>https://ww w.kiet.edu/icici2026/index.html</code></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Submis sion Link:</strong> <code>https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICICI2026/Su bmission/Index</code></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Conference Details:</st rong> <code>https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/co nferencedetails/68867</code></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Email:</strong> <code>icici@kiet.edu</code></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Contact Persons:< /strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Dr. Puneet Garg (+91-9996091999)</p>\n</li>\n <li>\n<p>Dr. Manish Bhardwaj (+91-9457966671)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ ul><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><strong>INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVA TIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (ICICI-2026)</strong><br><strong>INTRO DUCTION<br></strong><br>The International Conference on Innovations in Com putational Intelligence (ICICI-2026)\, a two-day IEEE technically co-spons ored conference\, was successfully organized by the Department of Computer Science &amp\; Engineering (Artificial Intelligence &amp\; Machine Learni ng) and the Department of Computer Science &amp\; Information Technology ( CSIT)\, KIET Deemed to be University\, Ghaziabad\, on 24&ndash\;25 April 2 026.<br><br>The conference brought together distinguished academicians\, r esearchers\, industry experts\, scholars\, and students from India and acr oss the globe to discuss recent advancements and emerging trends in Comput ational Intelligence\, Artificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, Data S cience\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, Cybersecurity\, Natural Language Proce ssing\, and related domains.<br><br>The inaugural ceremony commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and opening announcements in the es teemed presence of Chief Patron Prof. (Dr.) Nagaraj Ramrao\, Vice Chancell or\, KIET Deemed to be University\, Chief Patron Dr. Manoj Goel\, Pro Vice Chancellor\, KIET Deemed to be University\, and Patron Prof. (Dr.) Adesh Kr. Pandey. The successful organization of the conference was led by Gener al Co-Chairs Prof. (Dr.) Rekha Kashyap\, Dean CSE (AI &amp\; ML)\, and Pro f. (Dr.) Harsh Khatter\, Dean CSIT.<br>The conference served as a signific ant platform for knowledge exchange\, research dissemination\, and fosteri ng collaborations among academia\, industry\, and research organizations.< br><br><strong>INAUGURAL SESSION AND DISTINGUISHED DIGNITARIES</strong><br >The inaugural session was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Jasjit Suri from Id aho State University\, USA\, an internationally renowned researcher and ex pert in Artificial Intelligence and Biomedical Engineering.<br>The confere nce was further enriched by the presence of eminent Guests of Honor and ke ynote speakers from across the world\, including:<br>Dr. Meena Shah (Austr alia)<br>Prof. R. Balasubramanian (IIT Roorkee\, India)<br>Mr. Eisaku Yama zaki (Japan)<br>Dr. Vikas Saini (Ireland)<br>Prof. Valentina E. Balas (Rom ania)<br>Their participation reflected the global recognition and academic significance of ICICI-2026.<br>Prof. (Dr.) Rekha Kashyap delivered the we lcome address\, emphasizing the growing importance of interdisciplinary re search\, innovation\, and international collaboration in shaping the futur e of computational intelligence. The Hon&rsquo\;ble Vice Chancellor\, Prof . (Dr.) Nagaraj Ramrao\, addressed the gathering and highlighted the unive rsity&rsquo\;s commitment towards fostering high-quality research\, innova tion\, and global academic engagement.<br>During the ceremony\, dignitarie s were felicitated for their valuable contributions to academia and resear ch. The Chief Guest\, Prof. Jasjit Suri\, delivered an inspiring address h ighlighting the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence across he althcare\, engineering\, and societal applications. A souvenir release cer emony was also conducted\, marking the formal commencement of the conferen ce proceedings.<br>The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks d elivered by Prof. (Dr.) Harsh Khatter\, Dean CSIT\, followed by a group ph otograph and networking interaction.</p>\n<p><strong>CONFERENCE STATISTICS AND RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS</strong><br>ICICI-2026 received an overwhelmin g response from the global research community. The call for research paper s remained open until 31 December 2025\, during which the conference recei ved a remarkable total of 2\,488 paper submissions from researchers worldw ide.<br>To ensure academic excellence and maintain the highest standards o f quality\, every submitted manuscript underwent a rigorous peer-review pr ocess involving three independent expert reviewers. Following the comprehe nsive review process\, only high-quality contributions were selected for p resentation.<br>The conference achieved an acceptance rate of approximatel y 8%\, demonstrating its strong emphasis on quality\, originality\, and re search excellence. A total of 200 research papers were successfully regist ered and accepted for presentation during the conference.<br>The accepted papers represented cutting-edge research in areas including:<br>Artificial Intelligence<br>Machine Learning<br>Deep Learning<br>Data Science<br>Inte rnet of Things (IoT)<br>Cybersecurity<br>Natural Language Processing<br>Co mputational Intelligence<br><br><strong>INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PARTICI PATION</strong><br>The conference witnessed active participation from rese archers\, academicians\, industry professionals\, and students from variou s countries and regions.<br>International participation included delegates from the United States and the United Kingdom\, highlighting the growing global outreach of ICICI-2026.<br>Within India\, the conference attracted participants from several states\, including Rajasthan\, Gujarat\, Maharas htra\, Tamil Nadu\, and many others. This diverse representation reflected the conference&rsquo\;s nationwide appeal and its role as a premier platf orm for scholarly exchange and collaboration.<br><br><strong>TECHNICAL SES SIONS AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE</strong><br>A total of 29 technical sessions were conducted during the conference\, providing researchers with opportun ities to present their work\, exchange ideas\, and receive valuable feedba ck from experts in their respective fields.<br>The sessions facilitated me aningful discussions on emerging technologies\, innovative methodologies\, real-world applications\, and future research directions. Participants ac tively engaged in technical deliberations\, networking activities\, and co llaborative discussions that contributed significantly to the overall succ ess of the event.<br>The conference also served as a catalyst for strength ening academic-industry partnerships and encouraging interdisciplinary res earch collaborations.<br><br><strong>IEEE ASSOCIATION AND PUBLICATION OPPO RTUNITIES</strong><br>ICICI-2026 was organized with strong technical suppo rt from the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and active involvement from the IEEE Student Branch of KIET Deemed to be University.<br>All acce pted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore for publication consideration and possible indexing in reputed databases such as Scopus\, thereby enhancing the visibility\, accessibility\, and impact of the rese arch contributions presented during the conference.<br>The conference was conducted in a hybrid mode\, enabling both physical and virtual participat ion\, thereby ensuring broader accessibility and international engagement. <br><br><strong>CONCLUSION</strong><br>The International Conference on Inn ovations in Computational Intelligence (ICICI-2026) emerged as a highly su ccessful academic and research event\, bringing together leading experts\, researchers\, practitioners\, and students from around the world.<br>The conference provided an excellent platform for presenting innovative resear ch\, sharing knowledge\, discussing emerging technological trends\, and es tablishing valuable collaborations. Through its rigorous review process\, distinguished speakers\, international participation\, and high-quality te chnical sessions\, ICICI-2026 reinforced its position as a significant for um for advancing research in Computational Intelligence and related fields .<br>The successful organization of the conference reflects KIET Deemed to be University&rsquo\;s continued commitment to academic excellence\, inno vation\, global engagement\, and the promotion of a vibrant research cultu re. The event stands as an important milestone in fostering technological advancement and inspiring future research contributions in the field of co mputational intelligence.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR