BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Colombo BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20380119T084407 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3TU;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:+0530 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20060415T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0600 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3SA;BYMONTH=4 TZNAME:+0530 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260317T154643Z UID:F47777B5-2716-4CC5-9AAE-B46858987AC4 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20260204T140000 DESCRIPTION:IMPETUS International Research Conference 2026 was initiated as a pioneering academic endeavor by the IEEE Uva Wellassa University Studen t Branch\, with the guidance and support of the Faculty of Applied Science s\, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. The event commenced with a stron g emphasis on establishing a research-driven academic culture within the f aculty\, aiming to create a platform that encourages ethical\, human-cente red\, and multidisciplinary innovation.\n\nThe initial phase of the confer ence focused on strategic planning and academic groundwork. This included the formation of advisory\, program\, and organizing committees\; the iden tification of conference tracks\; and the finalization of the central them e\, “Humanity First: Steering Innovation for Ethical Impact.” These fo undational activities marked the official commencement of the conference a nd ensured alignment with international academic standards and IEEE guidel ines.\n\nFollowing this\, the conference entered its preparatory and outre ach stage\, during which key structural components were defined. The propo sed hybrid format was introduced to balance local engagement with global a ccessibility\, enabling participation from both national and international researchers. Concurrently\, mechanisms for paper submission\, review proc esses\, and academic moderation were outlined to maintain scholarly rigor and transparency.\n\nTo support these processes\, a dedicated conference w ebsite (www.impetus.ieeeuwu.org⁠) has been developed and launched\, whil e paper submission and reviewing are conducted through the Microsoft CMT ( Conference Management Toolkit) platform.\n\nThe call for paper submissions officially opened on 03 February 2026\, inviting undergraduate and postgr aduate researchers worldwide to present original research contributions an d innovative ideas across multiple disciplines. The conference keynote spe aker has been confirmed as Brian Helenbrook\, Paynter-Krigman Endowed Prof essor in Engineering Science (Simulation) and Associate Dean of the Gradua te School at Clarkson University\, USA. His research in numerical simulati on of fluid flows and heat transfer exemplifies responsible technological advancement\, demonstrating how advanced computational methodologies can a ddress complex real-world engineering challenges.\n\nFollowing the submiss ion phase\, the conference will proceed with a structured peer-review proc ess\, author notifications\, and camera-ready submissions to ensure the ac ademic quality and integrity of all accepted contributions.\n\nThe confere nce welcomes research submissions under the following thematic tracks:\n\n * Computing and Industrial Information Systems\n* Data Science and Artific ial Intelligence\n* Robotics\, Mechatronics\, and Embedded Systems\n* Scie nce and Technology\n\nThe current timeline for the conference is outlined below:\n\n* FEB 06 – Call for Papers Opens\n* APR 02 – Full Paper Subm ission Deadline\n* MAY 02 – Author Notification & Early-Bird Registratio n Opens\n* MAY 10 – Camera-Ready Submission & Early-Bird Registration De adline\n* MAY 11 – Regular Registration Opens\n* MAY 20 – Regular Regi stration Deadline\n* MAY 27 – Conference Date\n\nSubsequent phases will focus on participant registration\, technical session planning\, and coord ination with keynote speakers and panelists. The inaugural session is sche duled to be conducted physically at the university\, symbolizing instituti onal engagement and academic significance. The technical sessions and clos ing ceremony will be conducted in a hybrid format\, integrating both physi cal and virtual participation to maximize global reach and inclusivity.\n\ nOverall\, the IMPETUS International Research Conference 2026 is steadily progressing from its initiation toward full implementation. Supported by a dedicated academic and student leadership structure\, the conference is p oised to evolve into a flagship international research platform that promo tes multidisciplinary collaboration\, ethical innovation\, and academic ex cellence.\n\nAgenda: \n* FEB 06 – Call for Papers Opens\n* APR 02 – Fu ll Paper Submission Deadline\n* MAY 02 – Author Notification & Early-Bir d Registration Opens\n* MAY 10 – Camera-Ready Submission & Early-Bird Re gistration Deadline\n* MAY 11 – Regular Registration Opens\n* MAY 20 – Regular Registration Deadline\n* MAY 27 – Conference Date\n\nuva wellas sa university\, Badulla\, Sri Lanka\, Sri Lanka LOCATION:uva wellassa university\, Badulla\, Sri Lanka\, Sri Lanka ORGANIZER:Ieeesbuwu@gmail.com SEQUENCE:11 SUMMARY:IMPETUS International Research Conference 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/523566 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>IMPETUS International Research Conference 2026 was initiated as a pioneering academic endeavor by the IEEE Uva Wella ssa University Student Branch\, with the guidance and support of the Facul ty of Applied Sciences\, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. The event c ommenced with a strong emphasis on establishing a research-driven academic culture within the faculty\, aiming to create a platform that encourages ethical\, human-centered\, and multidisciplinary innovation.</p>\n<p>The i nitial phase of the conference focused on strategic planning and academic groundwork. This included the formation of advisory\, program\, and organi zing committees\; the identification of conference tracks\; and the finali zation of the central theme\, &ldquo\;Humanity First: Steering Innovation for Ethical Impact.&rdquo\; These foundational activities marked the offic ial commencement of the conference and ensured alignment with internationa l academic standards and IEEE guidelines.</p>\n<p>Following this\, the con ference entered its preparatory and outreach stage\, during which key stru ctural components were defined. The proposed hybrid format was introduced to balance local engagement with global accessibility\, enabling participa tion from both national and international researchers. Concurrently\, mech anisms for paper submission\, review processes\, and academic moderation w ere outlined to maintain scholarly rigor and transparency.</p>\n<p>To supp ort these processes\, a dedicated conference website (www.impetus.ieeeuwu. org⁠) has been developed and launched\, while paper submission and revie wing are conducted through the Microsoft CMT (Conference Management Toolki t) platform.</p>\n<p>The call for paper submissions officially opened on 0 3 February 2026\, inviting undergraduate and postgraduate researchers worl dwide to present original research contributions and innovative ideas acro ss multiple disciplines. The conference keynote speaker has been confirmed as Brian Helenbrook\, Paynter-Krigman Endowed Professor in Engineering Sc ience (Simulation) and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Clarkson U niversity\, USA. His research in numerical simulation of fluid flows and h eat transfer exemplifies responsible technological advancement\, demonstra ting how advanced computational methodologies can address complex real-wor ld engineering challenges.</p>\n<p>Following the submission phase\, the co nference will proceed with a structured peer-review process\, author notif ications\, and camera-ready submissions to ensure the academic quality and integrity of all accepted contributions.</p>\n<p>The conference welcomes research submissions under the following thematic tracks:</p>\n<p>* Comput ing and Industrial Information Systems<br>* Data Science and Artificial In telligence<br>* Robotics\, Mechatronics\, and Embedded Systems<br>* Scienc e and Technology</p>\n<p>The current timeline for the conference is outlin ed below:</p>\n<p>* FEB 06 &ndash\; Call for Papers Opens<br>* APR 02 &nda sh\; Full Paper Submission Deadline<br>* MAY 02 &ndash\; Author Notificati on &amp\; Early-Bird Registration Opens<br>* MAY 10 &ndash\; Camera-Ready Submission &amp\; Early-Bird Registration Deadline<br>* MAY 11 &ndash\; Re gular Registration Opens<br>* MAY 20 &ndash\; Regular Registration Deadlin e<br>* MAY 27 &ndash\; Conference Date</p>\n<p>Subsequent phases will focu s on participant registration\, technical session planning\, and coordinat ion with keynote speakers and panelists. The inaugural session is schedule d to be conducted physically at the university\, symbolizing institutional engagement and academic significance. The technical sessions and closing ceremony will be conducted in a hybrid format\, integrating both physical and virtual participation to maximize global reach and inclusivity.</p>\n< p>Overall\, the IMPETUS International Research Conference 2026 is steadily progressing from its initiation toward full implementation. Supported by a dedicated academic and student leadership structure\, the conference is poised to evolve into a flagship international research platform that prom otes multidisciplinary collaboration\, ethical innovation\, and academic e xcellence.</p>\n<p><img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/medi a/display/adabdfb4-fe0c-49d1-a042-08c131d052d5" width="517" height="733">& nbsp\; &nbsp\;<img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/media/dis play/7ed3e2ee-07cf-4641-a8cc-703787cc144c" width="495" height="618"></p>\n <p>&nbsp\;</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>* FEB 06 &ndash\; Call for Pape rs Opens<br>* APR 02 &ndash\; Full Paper Submission Deadline<br>* MAY 02 & ndash\; Author Notification &amp\; Early-Bird Registration Opens<br>* MAY 10 &ndash\; Camera-Ready Submission &amp\; Early-Bird Registration Deadlin e<br>* MAY 11 &ndash\; Regular Registration Opens<br>* MAY 20 &ndash\; Reg ular Registration Deadline<br>* MAY 27 &ndash\; Conference Date</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR