International Conference on Intelligent, Secure & Human-Centred Technologies

29–30 Oct 2026 | Hybrid Mode

Organized by : School of Computing and Technology, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gandhinagar, is a research-driven university committed to excellence in education, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. Established with the foundation stone laid by Shri Narendra Modi in 2003 and inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2006, IAR has emerged as a center for academic and research excellence.

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced laboratories, and highly qualified faculty. Through its strong focus on research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration, IAR actively promotes knowledge creation and technological advancement. The university regularly hosts conferences, workshops, seminars, and faculty development programs, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for learning, discovery, and scientific excellence.

About the School

The School of Computing Technology (SCT) at the IAR is dedicated to quality education, innovative research, and industry-oriented learning. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across diverse disciplines, along with doctoral programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. With a curriculum aligned to industry requirements and global technological advancements, SCT emphasizes experiential learning through modern laboratories, industry collaborations, internships, research projects, and innovation-driven activities.

SCT advances cutting-edge research in AI, Cyber Security, IoT, Blockchain, Data Science, Cloud and Edge Computing, Quantum Computing, and Intelligent Systems. Through strong academic and industry partnerships, the School empowers innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of future-ready technology leaders.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The International Conference on Intelligent, Secure & Human-Centred Technologies (ICISHCT 2026), organized by the SCT, IAR, Gandhinagar, India, serves as an international forum for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and innovators to present and discuss advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Healthcare, IoT, Quantum Technologies, Robotics, and Sustainable Intelligent Systems. The conference promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive innovative, secure, and human centric technological solutions for a sustainable digital future.

Important Dates

Activity	Date
Paper Submission Opens	15 July 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline (Final)	2 Oct 2026
Notification of Acceptance	10 Oct 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Submission	15 Oct 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline	15 Oct 2026
Registration Deadline	21 Oct 2026
Conference Dates	29–30 Oct 2026

Conference Highlights.

Hybrid Mode

International Speakers

Research Collaboration with Networking Opportunities

Publication Opportunity*

Best Paper Awards*

Note: Publication opportunities and Best Paper Awards are subject to the applicable conference policies, quality criteria, and eligibility requirements.

Conference Committee

Chief Patron

Brig. P C Vyas

Pro VC & Director,
Institute of Advanced Research

Patron

Dr. Manish Parmar

Registrar
Institute of Advanced Research

Honorary Chair(s)

Prof. Ben Tucker

Partner at Minerva LLP, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Guest of Honour

Prof. (Dr.) Brijesh Jajal

Dean, School of ICT, Media and Engineering, Zetech University, Nairobi, Kenya

General Chair(s)

Prof. (Dr.) Anand Tiwari

Dean Academics, IAR

Prof. (Dr.) Roli Mishra

Dean (Research and Innovation), IAR

Organising Chair

Dr. Sanjay Sonar

Head and Asst. Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Program Chair

Dr. Maitri Patel

Associate Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Convenor

Dr. Khushboo Sinha

Asst. Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Organizing Committee

Dr. Bhavesh Kataria

Associate Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Dr. Ahsan Rizvi

Asst. Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Dr. Pankti Bhatt

Asst. Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Mr. Milan Trivedi

Asst. Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Ms. Snehal Shah

Asst. Professor
School of Computing and Technology

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Dhaval Pujara

Provost (Vice Chancellor), Adani University, Ahmedabad

Mr. Praveen Kumar Pal

Principal Software Engineer at Nokia, USA

Advisory Committee

Session Chairs

Technical Program Committee Chairs

Advisory Committee

Name	Position
Dr. Santosh Ray	Professor, College of Computing and Informatics, Liwa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Prof. (Dr.) Nirbhay Kumar Chaubey	Professor & Dean, Faculty of Computer Studies (FCA) Ganpat University, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
Prof. (Dr.) B. K. Verma	Professor & Head, Department of CSE (AI & DS), Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET), India Vice President, University of Digital and AI Management (UniDAIM), USA
Dr. Amit Joshi	Director Global Knowledge Research Foundation (GR Foundation), Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Dr. Deven Shah	Associate Dean – Faculty of Science & Technology, Mumbai University Director – Medical-Technology Academic Integration, Terna Trust Principal – Terna Engineering College
Dr. Rahul Vaghela	Director, SKIPS University, Ahmedabad

Session Chairs

Name	Position
Track-1 Dr. Sailesh Iyer	I/c Principal and Professor, Narnarayan Shastri-Institute of Forensic Science and Cyber Security (NSIT-IFSCS), Ahmedabad
Track-2 Prof. Bakul Panchal	Assistant Professor, Information Technology, L. D. College of Engineering
Track-3 Dr. Kashyap Joshi	Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Forensic Science Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Track-4 Dr. Keyur Patel	Director & Assistant Professor (IT), School of Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology (SASET), Gandhinagar
Track-5 Dr. Atman Bhatt	Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Business Administration, GLS University, Ahmedabad

Technical Program Committee Chairs

Name	Position
Dr. Priyank Nahar	Associate Professor, Department of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU), Ahmedabad
Dr. Manoj Bhatt	Assistant Professor, BKBIET Pilani
Dr. Ekta Vasani	Karnavati University
Dr. Puja Kumari	Assistant Professor, BKBIET Pilani
Dr. Pravin Jangid	Associate Professor SLRTCE, Mumbai University
Dr. Krishna Hingrajiya	Assistant Professor, SAL Institute of Technology and Engineering Research, Ahmedabad
Dr. Raxit Jani	Assistant Professor, SAL Institute of Technology and Engineering Research, Ahmedabad
Dr. Sudha Patel	Dean- Faculty of Computer Application and IQAC Coordinator, Monark University, Ahmedabad
Dr. Namdeo Badhe	Associate Professor Thakur College,Mumbai
Dr. Namdeo Badhe	Associate Professor Thakur College,Mumbai
Dr. Geetanjali Sawant	Associate Professor Finolex Academy of Management & Technology Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Uma Goradiya	Associate Professor SLRTCE, Mumbai University
Dr. Aniket Patel	Associate Professor Ganpat University
Dr. Amrut Patel	Associate Professor Ganpat University
Dr. Pareshkumar Solanki	Professor Ganpat University
Dr. Jayendra M Bhalodiya	Computer Science and Engineering Ahmedabad University
Dr Kaushal Jani	Associate Professor Indus University
Dr. Sushil Kumar Singh	Associate professor Marwadi University
Dr. Sukhada Aloni	Assistant Professor APSIT,Thane,Mumbai
Dr. Kubde Babita Bhikuchand	Assistant Professor APSIT,Thane,Mumbai
Dr. Naveen Kumar	Assistant Professor IIIT Vadodara
Dr. Pooja Mishra	Assistant Professor IIIT Vadodara
Dr. Anagha N. Chaudhari	Assistant Professor Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering Pune
Dr. Mukesh Ganesh Lal Choudhary	Associate Professor Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies
Dr. Pooja Mukeshbhai Bhatt	Associate Professor Parul University
Dr. Kunjan Nayankumar Shah	Assistant Professor Karnavati University
Dr. Jatin Patel	Associate Professor RRU
Simran Sharma	Assistant Professor RRU University
Ashish Revar	Assistant Professor RRU University
Mr. Santosh Saha	Assistant Professor UKA Tarsadia University
Ms. Ridhdhi Naik	Assistant Professor UKA Tarsadia University
Ms. Akshita Kadam	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CHARUSAT University
Dr. Aneri Pandya	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CHARUSAT University
Dr. Akash Thakar	Assistant Professor RRU University
Mr. Pranjal Upadhyaya	Assistant Professor RRU University
Ms. Swati Saxena	Sr. Assistant Professor GSFC University
Dr Mukta Agarwal	Assistant Professor Indus University
Dr Indr Jeet Rajput	Assistant Professor Indus University
Dr. Shikha Deep	Assistant Professor Karnavati University
Dr. Vaishali Chourey	Assistant Professor Adani University
Dr. Raksha Pandey	Assistant professor Karnavati university
Dr. Parita Vishal Shah	Postdoctoral Fellow \| ICT Department Pandit Deendayal Energy University- PDEU (Formerly PDPU)
Dr. NAMDEO B.BADHE	Associate Professor Thakur College of Engineering and Technology

Keynote Speakers

Name	Position
Dr. Samar Mouti	Head(IT Dept.), Liwa University, United Arab Emirates(UAE)
Dr. Dhaval Pujara	Provost (Vice Chancellor), Adani University, Ahmedabad
Mr. Praveen Kumar Pal	Principal Software Engineer at Nokia, USA

Academic Invited Speakers

Name	Position
Track-1 Dr. Arvind R. Yadav	Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Track-2 Dr.Sheshang D.Degadwala	Professor & Head of Department, Department of Computer Engineering, Sigma University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Track-3 Dr. Pratik Patel	Associate Professor, National Forensics Sciences University,Gandhinagar
Track-4 Dr. Dhaval Patel	Associate Professor, the School of Engineering and Applied Science Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad
Track-5 Dr. Brijesh S. Bhatt	Professor, Department of Computer Engineering Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad

Industry Invited Experts

Name	Position
Track-1 Mr. Sapan Oza	Regional Head – Academic Aliances Group, TATA Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS), Gujarat
Track-2 Dr. Sachin Verma	Sr. Scientist INTAS Pharma,Ahmedabad
Track-3 Mr. Priyank Parmar	Manager at A leading consulting firm
Track-4 Mr. Sundeep Singh	Technology Project Manager, Wipro, Canada
Track-5 Ms. Shefali Gaur	Technical Leader, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

Conference Tracks

Track 1: AI, Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems

Machine Learning	Deep Learning	Generative AI	Explainable AI
Natural Language Processing	Conversational AI	Recommendation Systems	Intelligent Decision Systems
Multi-Agent Systems	AI Ethics & Responsible AI	Foundation Models / LLMs	AI for Social Good
Green AI

Track 2: Intelligent Healthcare & Biomedical Technologies

AI in Clinical Applications	Smart Healthcare Systems	Healthcare Automation	Connected Medical Devices
Telemedicine	Clinical Decision Support Systems	Personalized Healthcare	Healthcare Data Analytics
Wearable Healthcare Technologies	Mobile Health Systems	Medical Image Analysis	AI-assisted Diagnosis
Biomedical Signal Processing	Digital Twins in Healthcare

Track 3: Cybersecurity, Privacy & Digital Forensics

Network Security	Ethical Hacking	Cyber Threat Intelligence	Malware Analysis
Digital Forensics	Privacy-Preserving Systems	Secure Communication Protocols	Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Zero Trust Security	AI for Cybersecurity	Post-Quantum Cryptography	Blockchain Security
Threat Detection using AI

Track 4: IoT, Edge Computing & Smart Infrastructure

IoT Architectures	Edge Computing	Sensor Networks	Smart Cities
Cyber-Physical Systems	Industry 4.0	Edge AI	Intelligent Transportation Systems
Smart Energy Systems	Sustainable IoT

Track 5: Emerging Quantum, Robotic & Sustainable Intelligent Technologies

Federated Learning	Blockchain Applications	Green Computing	Sustainable Smart Systems
Quantum Computing	Quantum AI	Quantum Security	Quantum Networking
Advanced Computational Technologies	Robotics & Automation	Autonomous Systems	Human-AI Interaction
Assistive Robotics	Smart Rehabilitation Systems

Note: The scope of the conference is not limited to specific tracks but encompasses a wide range of topics and areas of interest.

Author Guidelines

The conference welcomes high-quality research contributions aligned with the conference theme and tracks.

Peer Review Process

ICISHCT 2026 follows a rigorous single-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and technical merit of submitted manuscripts.

Initial Screening: All submissions will undergo plagiarism/similarity screening. A maximum similarity index of 10% is permitted.
Reviewer Assignment: Papers meeting the initial screening requirements will be assigned to at least three reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers are selected from the Program Committee and external subject-matter experts to ensure a balanced and unbiased evaluation.
Peer Review: Reviewers will evaluate manuscripts based on originality, technical quality, relevance, significance, clarity, and overall contribution. Recommendations may include accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
Final Decision: The final decision will be made by the Program Chairs/Technical Program Committee based on the reviewers’ evaluations.
Revision and Resubmission: If revisions are required, authors must submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeline. Revised submissions will be reviewed to ensure that the concerns raised by the reviewers have been adequately addressed. Failure to meet the specified timeline or adequately address the reviewers’ concerns may result in rejection.
Academic Integrity: If a paper is found to involve plagiarism or any violation of publication ethics/integrity in accordance with COPE guidelines, at any stage during or after publication, the paper will be retracted immediately, and the authors will be solely responsible for the consequences.
Final Acceptance and Notification: Authors of accepted manuscripts will be notified, and the final version will be requested for inclusion in special issue journal publication. Authors must comply with the prescribed camera ready format and copyright requirements.

Submission Guidelines

The manuscript must be original and unpublished and should not have been published in any journal, magazine, or conference proceeding, nor be under review or consideration for publication elsewhere.
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the designated paper submission form within the specified submission deadline.
Authors must use the provided conference paper template for manuscript preparation. Camera-ready submission guidelines will be announced soon.
Manuscripts must be limited to eight pages. Additional pages may incur extra charges, subject to conference policy. Extra charges, if applicable, will be communicated to authors upon submission of the camera-ready copy.

Important: At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present the paper at the conference.

Publication and Indexing

All accepted and presented papers that meet the publication standards and scope of the journal will be considered for publication in the Special Issue of Education and Information Technologies, Springer Nature, subject to the journal’s publication policies and editorial requirements. The journal is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (SSCI).

Journal: Education and Information Technologies – Springer
Nature Scopus: Scopus – Source ID 144955
Web of Science: Web of Science – Master Journal List

Paper Submission: Authors are encouraged to submit their paper through the Submission Link: Click Here

Paper Template: For camera-ready submission, download the template from the link given: Click Here

Best Paper Awards

The Best Paper Awards recognize outstanding research contributions presented at ICISHCT 2026. Papers will be evaluated based on originality, technical excellence, research significance, innovation, potential impact, and presentation quality.

All accepted and presented papers are eligible for consideration. The Best Paper Award Committee will make the final selection based on the reviewers’ evaluations and conference presentation

Oral Presentation Guidelines

1. Authors scheduled for oral presentations are required to prepare their slides using the provided template. To Download Template: Click here

2. Each oral presentation will be allotted a total of 15 minutes, comprising 10 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for the Q&A session.

3. All oral presenters are requested to report to the respective venue at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of their session and verify their presentation files on the computers/laptops provided by the conference organizers.

Event Details

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Registration Details

Participation Fees
Category	Early Bird Registration	Standard Registration
Non-Author Participant	₹1,000	₹2,000
Paper Presentation	₹4,000	₹5,000
Participation and Publication Fees
Students/Research Scholars	₹15,000	₹16,000
Academicians / Faculty	₹17,000	₹18,000
Industry Professionals	₹20,000	₹22,000
Foreign Author / Delegate	USD 250	USD 260
Additional Author / Co-author	₹5,000	₹6,000

Bank Details for Registration Fee Payment

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Registration Form Link :- Coming soon

Note: Registration is applicable only to accepted papers and should be completed after receiving the acceptance notification.

Accommodation Details

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Note :- Accommodation, if required, must be selected while filling out the Registration Form. Accommodation will not be provided to accompanying non-participant individuals, including spouses or other accompanying individuals.