The International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Smart Communication (CISC 2026) is a multidisciplinary platform which brings together academicians, industry leaders, researchers, technocrats, and experts belonging to various disciplines of Engineering. The conference provides an opportunity for exploring and discussing the advances and innovations in the field of Engineering. Young engineers are encouraged to present their ideas and interact with national and international peers.
The CISC 2026 will help in fostering connections on a global scale between the participants drawn from various countries leading to networking between them.
Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, is a premier engineering institution located in the serene surroundings of Udupi district, Karnataka, India. Established under the aegis of the revered Shri Sode Vadiraja Mutt, with a legacy spanning over 700 years, the institute is committed to delivering quality technical education rooted in strong ethical values and academic excellence. SMVITM is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The institute is accredited with an ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), reflecting its commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.
Additionally, the Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering programs are accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), demonstrating adherence to outcome-based education and industry-relevant standards. The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various engineering disciplines, with a strong emphasis on innovation, research, and industry-oriented learning. SMVITM provides a conducive academic environment supported by experienced faculty, modern laboratories, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The institute actively promotes research and development, encouraging faculty and students to engage in interdisciplinary projects, publications in reputed journals, and collaborations with industry and academia. It also fosters co-curricular and professional activities through student chapters, enhancing technical competence and leadership skills. With a focus on holistic development, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies, SMVITM strives to contribute meaningfully to engineering education and societal advancement.
The 2nd International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Smart Communication (CISC-2026) aims to provide a premier platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in the fields of computational intelligence and smart communication technologies. The conference focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting the development of intelligent, scalable, and application-oriented solutions for real-world problems.
CISC-2026 brings together contributions from diverse domains, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, computer vision and biomedical systems, cybersecurity and secure systems, cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT), mathematical modeling and computational techniques, next-generation communication systems, VLSI and microelectronics, and emerging intelligent technologies. The conference emphasizes both theoretical advancements and practical implementations, enabling participants to explore innovative methodologies, system architectures, and cutting-edge applications.
The conference will feature keynote talks by eminent experts, technical paper presentations, and interactive sessions designed to encourage knowledge exchange and networking. All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure high-quality and original contributions. CISC-2026 is committed to advancing research and innovation by creating a collaborative environment that bridges academia and industry, contributing to the development of intelligent and sustainable technological ecosystems.
A student symposium, held as part of an CISC-2026, offers a unique platform for young scholars to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and engage with experts in their fields. Such events foster intellectual growth, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and provide networking opportunities with peers and professionals. Participants present papers, posters, and innovative projects, receiving valuable feedback to refine their work. These symposia also encourage critical thinking, public speaking skills, and exposure to global academic trends. By engaging in discussions and workshops, students gain insights into emerging challenges and advancements, enriching their academic journey and preparing them for future career endeavors.
Vice President, SSVMET, Udupi
Secretary, SSVMET, Udupi
CEO, Sode Group of Educational Institutions, Udupi
Principal, SMVITM
Dean (Academics), SMVITM
Dean (R & C, E), SMVITM
Head, Dept. of CSE, SMVITM
Head, Dept. of ECE, SMVITM
HOD, Dept. of BSH, SMVITM
HOD, Dept. of AI&ML, SMVITM
HOD, Dept. AI&DS, SMVITM
| Sr. No. | Name of Committee Member | Affiliation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Mohit P. Tahiliani | NITK, Surathkal | India |
| 2 | Dr. Sathish Kumar | MIT, Manipal | India |
| 3 | Dr. Indira K. P. | MIT, Manipal | India |
| 4 | Dr. Dileep A D | IIIT, Dharwad | India |
| 5 | Dr. Vasanth M H | NIT, Goa | India |
| 6 | Dr. Cristina Terese Joseph | IIIT, Kottayam | India |
| 7 | Dr. Rajesh Maliyekkal | College of Engineering, Poonjar | India |
| 8 | Dr. Sourav Kanti Addya | NITK, Surathkal | India |
| 9 | Dr. Renu Dhir | Professor, NIT Jalandhar | India |
| Sr. No. | Name of Committee Member | Affiliation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kassem Saleh | Kuwait University | Kuwait |
| 2 | Dr. Kirti Seth | INHA University Tashkent | Uzbekistan |
| 3 | Dr. Richard Green | University of Surrey | UK |
| 4 | Dr. Shubhakar Kalya | SUTD | Singapore |
| 5 | Dr. Kaustubh Salvi | The University of Alabama | USA |
| Sr. No. | Name of Committee Member | Affiliation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Gajanan Bhat | President & Chairman, iZen Inc, California | USA |
| 2 | Mr. Vinod John | Vice-President, Mirafra Technologies, Bengaluru | India |
| 3 | Mr. Akarsh P K | ASIC Design Engineer, Ericsson, Sweden | Sweden |
| Sr. No. | Name of Committee Member | Affiliation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Avinash Aithal | UKRI Science, Engineering & Technology | UK |
| 2 | Dr. John Adeoye | University of Hong Kong [CSE] | Hong Kong |
| 3 | Dr. Jagadish Nayak | BITS, Dubai Campus | UAE |
| 4 | Dr. Ananthkrishna | MIT, Manipal | India |
| 5 | Dr. B. R. Shankar | NITK, Surathkal | India |
| 6 | Dr. Vijander Singh | NSUT, Delhi | India |
| 7 | Dr. Siddhartha S. Satapathy | Tezpur University, Assam | India |
| 8 | Dr. Renu Dhir | Professor, NIT Jalandhar | India |
| 9 | Dr. S V Sathyanarayana | Professor, JNNCE, Shivamogga | India |
| 10 | Dr. Jagadheesha R Bhat | IIIT, Dharwad | India |
| 11 | Dr. Nagaraja Rao | SMVITM | India |
| 12 | Dr. Renita Sharon Monis | SMVITM | India |
| 13 | Dr. Mamatha I | SMVITM | India |
| 14 | Dr. Shilpa Kamath | SMVITM | India |
| Sr. No. | Name of Committee Member | Affiliation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Bharat Bhusan | JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida bharatsharma@jssaten.ac.in | India |
| 2 | Vijetha U | SJEC, Mangalore vijethau@sjec.ac.in | India |
| 3 | Dr. Pankaj Kumar | MIT, Manipal pankaj.kumar@manipal.edu | India |
| 4 | Mr. Punith M S | punithms17@gmail.com | India |
| 5 | Dr. Adesh N. D. | MIT, Manipal adesh.nd@manipal.edu | India |
| 6 | Dr. Abhilash Antony | MITS, Kochi abhilashantony@mgits.ac.in | India |
| 7 | Dr. Varshitha D N | VVCE, Mysuru varshithadn@vvce.ac.in | India |
| 8 | Dr. Raju K | NMAMIT, Nitte rajuk@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 9 | Dr. Geetha V | NITK, Surathkal geethav@nitk.edu.in | India |
| 10 | Dr. Vidya Rao | MIT, Manipal vidyarao.mit@manipal.edu | India |
| 11 | Shabari Shetty | NMAMIT, Nitte shabarishetty@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 12 | Sumam David | NITK, Surathkal sumam@nitk.edu.in | India |
| 13 | Prakash Aithal | MIT, Manipal prakash.aithal@manipal.edu | India |
| 14 | Naveen Sharma | IKG Punjab Technical University naveen31.sharma@gmail.com | India |
| 15 | Dr. Sannidhan MS | NMAMIT, Nitte sannidhan@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 16 | Dr. Sudhakar Pandey | NIT Raipur spandey.it@nitrr.ac.in | India |
| 17 | Dr. Pramod Kumar | Central University of Karnataka pkumar@cuk.ac.in | India |
| 18 | Dr. Ganesh V Naik | AIT, Moodbidri ganesh.vnaik@gmail.com | India |
| 19 | Dr. Manjula Gururaj Rao | NMAMIT, Nitte dr.manjulagururajh@gmail.com | India |
| 20 | Dr. Supreeth H S G | SJBIT supreeth@sjbit.edu.in | India |
| 21 | Dr. Nisha P Shetty | MIT, Manipal nisha.pshetty@manipal.edu | India |
| 22 | Radhakrishna Dodmane | NMAMIT, Nitte radhakrishna@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 23 | Smitha Rai | NMAMIT, Nitte smitha.k.rai@gmail.com | India |
| 24 | Dr. Murali H | MIT, Manipal murali.h@manipal.edu | India |
| 25 | Dr. Rashmi Naveen Raj | MIT, Manipal rashmi.naveen@manipal.edu | India |
| 26 | Dr. Nikhil Pachauri | MIT, Manipal nikhil.pachauri@manipal.edu | India |
| 27 | Prathvi Shenoy | MIT, Manipal prathvi.nayak@manipal.edu | India |
| 28 | Diana Olivia | MIT, Manipal diana.olivia@manipal.edu | India |
| 29 | Akshatha Dange | YIT, Mangalore akshathadange@gmail.com | India |
| 30 | Sravani V | MIT, Manipal sravani.vemulapalli@manipal.edu | India |
| 31 | Narendra VG | MIT, Manipal narendra.vg@manipal.edu | India |
| 32 | Deepak D | MIT, Manipal deepak.d@manipal.edu | India |
| 33 | Rajashree Nambiar | NMAMIT, Nitte rajashree.n@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 34 | Kamlesh Kalbande | RTMNU kamlesh.kalbande@raisoni.net | India |
| 35 | Dr. Krishnananda Shet | NMAMIT, Nitte konikrishna@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 36 | Ranjith Bhat | NMAMIT, Nitte ranjith.bhat@nitte.edu.in | India |
| 37 | Dr. Ramesh G | AIET, Moodbidri rameshg@aiet.org.in | India |
| 38 | P B Shanthi | MIT, Manipal shanthi.moorkoth@manipal.edu | India |
| 39 | Dr. Suresha D | SIT, Mangaluru sureshasss@gmail.com | India |
| 40 | Bhagya Navada | MIT, Manipal bhagya.rn@manipal.edu | India |
| 41 | Chandra Singh | NMAMIT, Nitte chandra.singh@nitte.edu.in | India |
Selected high-quality papers from CISC-2026 will be considered for publication in the Cureus Journal of Engineering, subject to independent peer review, editorial evaluation, and compliance with Cureus publication policies.
Below are some useful instructions to assist the authors in submitting their papers for CISC 2026.
Papers submitted to CISC 2026 shall contain original work by the author(s) that should not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. The anti-plagiarism policy is applicable to all submissions. The author(s) are solely responsible for any plagiarized submission.
All papers must be prepared and submitted in English using the CISC-2026 manuscript template in A4 size.
Authors are required to use the official CISC-2026 manuscript template provided by the conference. The Microsoft Word template can be downloaded from the Paper Template section of the conference website. Authors are requested to follow the prescribed formatting, referencing, figure, table, and manuscript-structure guidelines while preparing their submissions.
Please do not include page numbers on submitted documents.
Failing to conform to the standard format will result in rejection.
You can log in to Microsoft's Conference Management Toolkit using your Username and Password. From the top menu below Author Console, click "Create new submission" and choose any Track to submit the paper. Finally, you fill out all the necessary information concerning the submission, upload the paper and click "submit".
All papers must be submitted in PDF or as a Microsoft Word Document to CMT via: CMT Portal Link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICCISC2026
All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers from the Technical Program Committee.
Acknowledgement:The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
After the intimation of acceptance of paper, the participants are requested to register for the conference.
For any clarification please feel free to contact Email-ID cisc@sode-edu.in
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General Chair
Principal, SMVITM
General Chair
Dean (Academics), SMVITM
General Chair
Dean (Research and Consultancy), SMVITM
Technical Program Chair
Head, Dept. of AI & ML, SMVITM
Technical Program Chair
Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, SMVITM
Technical Program Chair
Assistant Professor (SG), Dept. of Mathematics, SMVITM
Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, General Chair
Principal, SMVITMDr. Sudarshan Rao K, General Chair
Dean (Academics), SMVITMDr. Sachin S Bhat, General Chair
Dean (Research and Consultancy), SMVITMContributing to UN SDGs through Engineering & Technology
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