3rd International Conference on Vehicular Technology and Transportation Systems (ICVTTS) 2026

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18–19 September 2026
GITAM University Bengaluru, India


The International Conference on Vehicular Technology and Transportation Systems (ICVTTS) was established in 2024 by the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) Bangalore Chapter. The region has been witnessing tremendous growth in the automotive and transportation industries, fueled by advancements in autonomous vehicles, drones (autonomous aerial vehicles), underwater drones, and inter- and intra-vehicle communication technologies, all of which are creating a significant impact on society.

This field presents immense opportunities, especially in this region, making ICVTTS a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and academicians to exchange ideas and collaborate in building smart infrastructures that enhance and simplify human lifestyles.

We warmly invite researchers, professionals, startups, and students to contribute their original research papers and be part of this exciting global platform.

Important Dates:
• Paper Submission: June 15, 2026
• Notification: July 13, 2026
• Camera Ready Submission: July 27, 2026

Conference Website:
https://www.ieeevtsbangalore-icvtts2026.online/

Paper Submission Link:
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICVTTS2026/Submission/Index 

IEEE Templates: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html

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DAY 1 — 18th September 2026

Inaugural Session

8:30 AM – Registration Opens
9:30 AM – Arrival of Guests and Interaction with Leaders (Graces Hall)
10:00 AM – Assembly in SB 501 Seminar Hall
10:05 AM – Welcoming the Guest Keynote Speakers on the Dais
10:08 AM – Lamp Lighting by the Dignitaries
10:10 AM – Welcome Address by Dr. Anish Cheriyan, Chair – IEEE VTS, Bangalore Chapter
10:14 AM – Address by TPC Co-Chair Dr. Madhu
10:15 AM – Release of the Conference Proceedings
10:20 AM – Inaugural Address by Prof. Vamsidhar Y., Director, GSCSE, GITAM Bengaluru
10:25 AM – Presidential Address by Prof. M.V. Kartikeyan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, GITAM Bengaluru
10:35 AM – Introduction of Chief Guest Dr. R. C. Saritha, Scientist F & Associate Director, C-DAC Bengaluru
10:40 AM – Felicitation of the Chief Guest
10:42 AM – Address by the Chief Guest
10:52 AM – Introduction of Keynote Speaker I
10:55 AM – Felicitation of Keynote Speaker I
11:00 AM – Introduction of Keynote Speaker II
11:05 AM – Felicitation of Keynote Speaker II
11:06 AM – Felicitation of Workshop Resource Persons
11:12 AM – Felicitation of Sponsors
11:12 AM – Vote of Thanks, Prof. Subramaniam
11:15 AM – Conclusion of Inaugural Session, Group Photo

Tea Break: 11:15 – 11:30 AM

Keynote Addresses

11:30 AM – Keynote Address 1: Avinash Bhat, Engineering Director, Samsung R&D Institute India
12:10 PM – Keynote Address 2: Sunil Kumar Chippa, Automotive Electronics Development Leader, TVSM
12:45 PM – Address by dSPACE CEO

Lunch Break: 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Stalls Visit: 1:45 – 2:00 PM

Session 4 — Workshops (1:45–4:45 PM, Day 1)

"Systems Thinking Approach to Complex Systems Development" — Ramana Anchuri, Education Team, MathWorks — Venue: KENSAN
"Building your first Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Prototype" — Annamalai Chockalingam, Founder & CEO, ANCIT — Venue: KOJO

Session 5 — Paper Presentations
2:00 – 4:00 PM (25 papers across 5 parallel tracks) — Separate session schedule attached

DAY 2 — 19th September 2026

8:30 AM – Registration Opens
9:00 AM – Arrival of Guests and Interaction with Leaders (Graces Hall)
9:30 AM – Welcoming the Co-Chair, Keynote Speaker on the Dais
9:32 AM – Introduction of Speaker III
9:34 AM – Felicitation of Speaker III
9:35 AM – Keynote Address 1: Amit Tyagi, Vice President – Engineering, HARMAN International
10:15 AM – Conclusion of the Session

Tea Break: 10:15 – 10:30 AM

Session 6 — Workshops (10:30 AM–1:30 PM, Day 2)

"Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) using ROS 2" — Venkata Kranthi, SDV Lab, GITAM — Venue: SB 225 Lab
"Deploying Vision AI at the Edge: A Hands-On Helmet Detection" — Mubeen Jukaku, Technology Head, Emertxe Information Technologies, Bangalore — Venue: SB 535

Session 7 — Paper Presentations
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM (25 papers across 5 parallel tracks) — Separate session schedule attached

Lunch Break: 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Valedictory Session

2:00 PM – Assembly in SB 501 Seminar Hall
2:10 PM – Felicitation of Core Committee (Chair, Co-Chair, FA)
2:20 PM – Felicitation of Session Chairs
2:35 PM – Felicitation of Session Coordinators
2:45 PM – Felicitation of Committee Members
2:50 PM – Felicitation of VTS Society Student Members and Volunteers
2:55 PM – Felicitation of the Best Paper Award
3:00 PM – Others
3:10 PM – Vote of Thanks, Dr. Ambar Bajpai
3:20 PM – Conclusion of the Valedictory Session

Tea Break: 3:20 – 3:35 PM

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