ICIF 2026

International Conference on Intelligent Futures: AI, Digital Trust, Sustainability and Global Innovation

Date : 3rd–4th November 2026

Venue : Assam Don Bosco University, Airport Road, Guwahati, Assam, India

Organised by

Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati 

In Association with

International House of Education (IHE-India)

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1. About the Conference

The International Conference on Intelligent Futures: AI, Digital Trust, Sustainability and Global Innovation (ICIF 2026) is an international forum bringing together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, technology innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and emerging scholars to explore the transformative technologies and ideas shaping the future.

As Artificial Intelligence accelerates technological transformation, digital trust becomes increasingly important, and sustainability emerges as a global imperative, ICIF 2026 seeks to create a multidisciplinary platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, research dissemination, and international collaboration.

The conference focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, digital trust, cybersecurity, sustainable technologies, digital transformation, emerging technologies, and global innovation.

ICIF 2026 aims to connect research and practice by providing opportunities to present original research, exchange ideas, discuss emerging challenges, and develop collaborations that can contribute to a more intelligent, trusted, sustainable, and inclusive future.

The conference welcomes high-quality original research papers addressing theoretical advances, innovative methodologies, technological developments, practical applications, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

2. Conference Theme

Intelligent Futures: Building a Trusted, Sustainable and Innovative Digital World

The future will be shaped not by technology alone, but by how responsibly and intelligently we design, deploy, and govern it.

ICIF 2026 explores how emerging technologies can contribute to a future that is:

Intelligent : Harnessing AI, machine learning, data science, robotics, and advanced computing to solve complex global challenges.

Trusted : Building secure, transparent, ethical, privacy-preserving, and accountable digital ecosystems.

Sustainable : Using technology and innovation to advance environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

Innovative : Encouraging interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, technological creativity, and global collaboration.

3. Conference Objectives

ICIF 2026 aims to:

• Provide a global platform for the presentation of original research and innovative ideas.
• Encourage collaboration among universities, research institutions, industries, governments, and technology communities.
• Explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Promote responsible, ethical, secure, and trustworthy technology development.
• Advance research in sustainable and environmentally responsible technologies.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
• Encourage interdisciplinary research addressing complex global challenges.
• Create opportunities for researchers and young professionals to build international networks.

4. Call for Papers

ICIF 2026 invites researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, research scholars, postgraduate students, and technology practitioners to submit original, unpublished research papers aligned with the conference theme.

The conference welcomes contributions presenting:

• Original research findings
• Novel methodologies and algorithms
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks
• Experimental studies
• Case studies
• Applied research
• Industry applications
• Interdisciplinary research
• Emerging technology perspectives

Submitted papers should demonstrate clear research contributions, sound methodology, originality, and relevance to the conference scope.

5. Conference Tracks & Topics

6. Publication Opportunities

Proposed Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) Volume

ICIF 2026 is pleased to announce that a proposal has been submitted to Springer Nature for consideration of a dedicated volume in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series.

The proposed volume is intended to showcase high-quality research emerging from the conference and provide an international platform for research addressing Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trust, Sustainable Technologies, and Global Innovation.

The proposed publication arrangement is subject to Springer Nature's evaluation and approval and compliance with the publisher's editorial, technical, ethical, and peer-review requirements.

7. Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers relevant to the themes of ICIF 2026 through the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT).

Submission Process

Prepare Paper → Submit via Microsoft CMT → Peer Review → Revision (if required) → Final Acceptance → Camera-Ready Submission

Microsoft CMT

The paper submission and peer-review process for ICIF 2026 will be managed using the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT). We gratefully acknowledge Microsoft for providing CMT and supporting the academic conference community through its submission and review management services.

Paper Requirements

• Original and unpublished research
• Not under consideration elsewhere
• Relevant to the conference themes
• Follow the prescribed paper format
• Meet applicable academic and ethical standards

Submit Your Paper:  

Microsoft CMT Submission Link 

8. Peer Review Policy

ICIF 2026 follows a rigorous and transparent peer-review process. Submitted papers will be evaluated by qualified reviewers based on:

• Originality and research contribution
• Technical and scientific quality
• Methodological soundness
• Relevance to the conference
• Clarity and presentation

Papers considered for the proposed Springer LNCS volume will undergo the required peer-review process, with the review process managed by the Technical Programme Committee.

9. Publication Ethics & Research Integrity

ICIF 2026 is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and responsible research. Authors must submit original, unpublished work and properly acknowledge all sources.

Plagiarism, duplicate submissions, data fabrication, unethical research practices, and copyright infringement are strictly prohibited. Submitted papers may be subject to similarity and originality checks.

10. AI & Generative AI Policy

Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their submissions. AI tools may assist with writing, but authors must verify all content and ensure the work represents genuine scholarly contribution.

11. Important Dates

12. Conference Programme

The detailed programme will include:

• Inaugural Ceremony
• Keynote Addresses
• Plenary Sessions
• Technical Research Sessions
• Paper Presentations
• Industry and Academic Expert Sessions
• Panel Discussions
• Innovation and Technology Showcase
• Networking Sessions
• Valedictory Ceremony

The detailed programme and session schedule will be published closer to the conference dates.

13. Keynote & Invited Speakers

ICIF 2026 will feature distinguished keynote speakers, invited experts, researchers, and industry leaders from India and around the world.

Speaker profiles and programme details will be updated as confirmations are received.

14. Organising Committee

Chief Patrons

• Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Jose Palely — Vice Chancellor, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam, India
• Rev. Fr. Joseph Nellanatt — Pro-Vice Chancellor, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam, India

Patron

• Prof. (Dr.) Manoranjan Kalita — Director, School of Technology, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam, India

Conference Chairs

• Prof. (Dr.) Pranab Das — Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Prof. Utpal Sarma — Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tezpur University
• Dr. Gypsy Nandi — Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Sarat Chetry — Associate Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Hiten Choudhury — Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science & Information Technology, Cotton University
• Dr. Nazrul Hoque — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Manipur University

Conveners

• Dr. Amit Dutta — Assistant Professor (Senior), Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Lal Omega Boro — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University

International Advisory Committee

To be updated.

National Advisory Committee

• Dr. Vikramjit Kakati — Professor & Director, Research & Development Cell, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Bikramjit Goswami — Deputy Registrar and Director, IQAC, Assam Don Bosco University
• Prof. Utpal Sarma — Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tezpur University
• Dr. Minorita Lyngdoh — Associate Professor, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya
• Prof. (Dr.) Rennie Lakadong — Professor, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
• Prof. Md. Iftekhar Hussain — Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Prof. Bubu Bhuyan — Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Prof. Debdatta Kandar — Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Dr. Margaret Kathing — Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NERIST

Technical Advisory Committee

• Dr. Rupam Kumar Sharma — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh
• Dr. Minorita Lyngdoh — Associate Professor, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
• Dr. Bikash Agarwal — Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Raj Kumar Goel — Associate Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus
• Dr. Uzzal Sharma — Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya, Golaghat, Assam
• Dr. Anindya Halder — Associate Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus
• Dr. Ansuman Kumar — Assistant Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus
• Dr. Prakash Chauhan — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Information Technology, Cotton University
• Dr. A. K. Maji — Associate Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Dr. Sufal Das — Assistant Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Dr. Khwairakpam Amitab — Assistant Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Dr. Amitabha Nath — Assistant Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Mrs. S. Neog — Assistant Professor, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Campus
• Prof. (Dr.) Bobby Sharma — Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Ankur Goswami — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Buljit Buragohain — Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Pushpanjalee Konwar — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Mriganka Gogoi — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Chayanika Das — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Management, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Harjyoti Kalita — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Abhijit Bora — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Moushumi Barman — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Kishore Medhi — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Brajen Kumar Deks — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Mr. Anjan Kumar Sarma — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Mr. Ponjit Borgohain — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Deepjyoti Kalita — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science & IT, Mangaldai College (Autonomous), Assam
• Dr. Arup Sarmah — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications (CDOE), Assam Don Bosco University
• Dr. Nayan Kumar Sarkar — Assistant Professor, Alliance School of Advanced Computing, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
• Mr. Nabajyoti Sarma — Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, Darrang College (Autonomous), Assam
• Dr. Arijit Nath — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIIT Guwahati
• Dr. Partha Borah — Assistant Professor, School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Guwahati
• Dr. Hasin Afzal Ahmed — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati
• Mrs. Anne Sharma — Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NERIST, Arunachal Pradesh
• Mr. Bitupan Deka — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MIT University, Meghalaya
• Mr. Sailen Dutta Kalita — Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MIT University, Meghalaya

Review Committee - To be Updated 

Student Ambassadors

• Mr. Bishal Kumar Nath — Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tezpur University, Assam, India
• Mr. Krishanu Koushik — Assam Engineering College, Guwahati
• Mr. Arnab Sarma — Research Scholar, Rajiv Gandhi University
• Mr. Jayanta Krishna Hazarika — Research Scholar, Rajiv Gandhi University
• Ms. Ruchi Kumari — Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NERIST
• Ms. Piyali Das — Research Scholar, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
• Mr. Nangkhrawbor Swanggre — Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University
• Mr. Lammibert Sumer — Research Scholar, IIT Guwahati

15. Registration

Researchers, academicians, students, industry professionals, and technology practitioners are invited to participate in ICIF 2026.

Registration Includes

• Access to conference sessions
• Participation in technical sessions
• Opportunity for research presentation, subject to acceptance
• Conference materials
• Certificate of participation/presentation
• Networking opportunities

16. Venue

Assam Don Bosco University

Airport Road, Guwahati, Assam, India

ICIF 2026 will be hosted at Assam Don Bosco University, providing an academic environment for researchers, educators, technology professionals, and innovators to exchange ideas and establish meaningful collaborations.

Venue Information

Location: Assam Don Bosco University, Airport Road, Guwahati, Assam, India

Conference Dates: 3rd–4th November 2026

Contact: +91 80060 07837

Email: amit.dutta@dbuniversity.ac.in

17. About the Organizers

Assam Don Bosco University, Assam 

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) is a premier higher education institution located in Guwahati, Assam, India. Established in 2008 as the first State Private University in Assam, ADBU is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation, and value-based education. Supported by the global Don Bosco network, the University emphasizes holistic development, industry-oriented learning, and the formation of socially responsible professionals guided by the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco. It offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional programmes across multiple disciplines. With state-of-the-art facilities, distinguished faculty, strong industry partnerships, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, ADBU has emerged as a centre of excellence in teaching, learning, and research, contributing significantly to the educational and socio-economic development of Northeast India.

International House of Education (IHE-India)

The International House of Education (IHE) is an educational platform committed to advancing knowledge, professional development, research engagement, academic collaboration, and global learning opportunities.

IHE works to create platforms that connect educators, researchers, students, institutions, and industry professionals through conferences, workshops, training programmes, webinars, academic initiatives, and collaborative activities.

Through its initiatives, IHE seeks to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world practice while promoting innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and international collaboration.

18. Contact Us

Department of Computer Applications

Assam Don Bosco University, Azara Campus

Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India

Phone: +91 8486269199 | +91 7005416528

Email: amit.dutta@dbuniversity.ac.in | lal.boro@dbuniversity.ac.in

Website: www.dbuniversity.ac.in