IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Student & Young Professionals Congress 2026
The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Student & Young Professionals Congress 2026 is a flagship two-day gathering designed to bring together students, young professionals, researchers, faculty members, industry experts, startups, and IEEE volunteers to explore the future of mobility and vehicular technologies. The congress will feature keynote talks, technical sessions, leadership workshops, industry–academia interactions, research poster presentations, student project demonstrations, innovation and startup showcases, career mentoring, networking opportunities, and IEEE VTS membership activities. With participation expected from 20+ IEEE Student Branches and Chapters, the event will focus on emerging areas including electric vehicles, autonomous and connected transportation, V2X communications, intelligent transportation systems, AI, 5G/6G, automotive cybersecurity, software-defined vehicles, and sustainable mobility.
A key objective of the congress is to strengthen engagement between academia and industry by inviting professionals from leading automotive, semiconductor, communication, software, and mobility organisations. These interactions will help participants understand current industry trends, research opportunities, career pathways, internships, and emerging technology requirements.
The congress will also serve as a platform for strengthening the IEEE VTS student and young professional community by promoting membership development, volunteer leadership, chapter collaboration, technical education, and sustainable engagement. Through interaction with IEEE VTS leaders and volunteers, participants will gain greater awareness of Society resources, conferences, publications, technical committees, standards activities, scholarships, and global volunteering opportunities.
Hosted by Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, the congress aims to create a dynamic and inclusive environment that encourages technical excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, professional development, and collaboration. It is intended to evolve into an annual IEEE VTS Student & Young Professionals initiative in the region, creating sustained impact by developing future engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and IEEE leaders in the field of intelligent, connected, autonomous, and sustainable transportation.
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology Hyderabad
- Survey Number 292, Off Bangalore Highway, Modallaguda (V), Nandigama (M)
- Hyderabad, Telengana
- India
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Symbiosis Institute of Technology - Hyderabad, Symbiosis Institute of Technology Hyderabad & IEEE VTS