ADSSSC 2026

International Conference on AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Smart Cities: Challenges and Opportunities

9–10 April 2026 · Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala, India

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Key Highlights

IEEE technically sponsored international conference
Indexed proceedings via IEEE Xplore® (subject to acceptance)
Keynotes from leading experts in AI, CPS, and smart cities

About the Conference

The International Conference on AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Smart Cities: Challenges and Opportunities (ADSSSC 2026) focuses on intelligent computational systems that enable inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban environments across domains such as healthcare, mobility, energy, environment, and infrastructure.

The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to present cutting-edge research, innovative applications, and cross-disciplinary solutions in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Biomedical, Biotechnology, and Information Sciences.

ADSSSC 2026 features invited keynotes, technical paper sessions, tutorials, and workshops, and aims to foster strong collaborations between academia, industry, and government agencies.

About Sahrdaya

Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous) is a leading engineering institution in Kerala with a strong focus on academic excellence, research, innovation, and industry collaboration.

The college offers flagship B.Tech programs in Biotechnology, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, and Electronics & Communication, along with M.Tech programs in Embedded Systems, Industrial Biotechnology, and Computer Science.

Sahrdaya is accredited by NBA and NAAC, recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by DSIR, and hosts several centers of excellence and innovation hubs that support startups, entrepreneurship, and translational research.

Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology campus view — Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala, India

Keynote Speakers

Distinguished experts delivering keynotes at ADSSSC 2026.

Dr. Roy P. Paily

Professor, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati

Topic: VLSI Devices and Circuits for Smart Cities

Dr. Mandar S Ghatnekar

Global Head of IT & Digital Transformation at Biocon Biologics

Dr. Hari Varma

Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay

Dr. B. K. Bhavathrathan

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, IIT Palakkad

Dr. Arun Ashok

Co-Founder, Silizium Circuits Pvt. Ltd., Germany · Researcher · IEEE Senior Member

Dr. Anand Nayyar

Professor, Scientist, Vice-Chairman (Research) and Director, IoT and Intelligent Systems Lab,
School of Computer Science, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Viet Nam

Topic: IoT‑Driven Intelligent Systems for Next‑Generation Smart Cities

Conference Tracks

International Conference on AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Smart Cities: Challenges and Opportunities.

Track	Theme	Key Focus Areas
Track 1	AI for Sustainable Healthcare Systems	AI-driven diagnosis and treatment; biomedical sensors and wearables; telemedicine; clinical decision support; assistive technologies for elderly and differently abled
Track 2	Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems	AI-based traffic management; autonomous and connected vehicles; sustainable urban transport planning; V2X and IoT-enabled mobility; smart logistics
Track 3	AI-Enabled Energy Systems and Smart Grids	Renewable energy forecasting; grid optimization; energy storage and management; power-electronic interfaces; demand-response strategies
Track 4	Sensors, Actuators and Edge Intelligence	Next-generation sensors for environment and health; edge AI and low-latency inference; energy-harvesting sensor networks; embedded sensing and actuation
Track 5	Communication, IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems	5G/6G and IoT networking; AI-driven communication protocols; urban IoT for water, waste, and air quality; cybersecurity and privacy for CPS
Track 6	AI, Algorithms and Sustainability in Urban Systems	Algorithms for sustainable planning; AI for climate resilience and disaster management; cross-domain AI integration; policy, ethics, and governance

Organizing Committee

General Chair: Dr. Gnana King
Co-General Chair: Dr. Uma Krishnakumar
TPC Chairs: Dr. Finto Raphel, Dr. Sreeraj R, Dr. Manishankar S, Dr. Jispaul
Publication Chairs: Dr. Dhanya, Dr. Gopakumar Pathirikkatr, Dr. Ambili Mechoor, Ms. Vidyamol K
Publicity Committee: Dr. Ambily Francis, Dr. Sukhila Krishnan, Dr. Vishnu Gopan
Finance Committee: Mr. Anil Antony, Dr. Drisya M, Dr. V. Vijikala, Dr. Asha S

Conference Promo Video

A quick overview of IEEE ADSSSC 2026, its theme, highlights, and venue.

Advisory Committee

Rev. Fr. Dr. Anto Chungath, Executive Director, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Leon Itiachen, Director, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Sudha George Vallavi, Joint Director, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Ramkumar S, Principal, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Vishnu Rajan, Associate Professor, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Sreeraj R, Professor, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Drisya M, HOD, Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology
Dr. Parameshachari B D, Head, Dept. of ECE, NMIT, Bengaluru; Founder Chair, IEEE ITS Bangalore Chapter; Founder Chair-Elect, IEEE MYSS; SAC Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section
Dr. Michael Friebe, Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Technische Universität München, Germany
Mr. Shone Jose, Student Activities Chair, IEEE Kerala Section
Dr. Varun G. Menon, Secretary, IEEE Kochi Subsection; SCMS
Dr. Alex P. James, Dean – External Linkages, Digital University Kerala; IEEE CASS Founder

Mr. Soj Thomas, Head of Engineering, Bosch, Bangalore
Ravi Kumar Bhuvanagiri Vice President at Goldman Sachs, USA
Dr. LOKESH N S Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), FIE , IEEE – Professional Member, ACM Member, MISTE Professor @ SJC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN CSE DEPARTMENT, CHIKKABALLAPURA
Mr. Libin T. T., Associate Director / Scientist “F”, CDAC, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. Immanuel Alex Pandian, Associate Professor, Department of ECE, Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore
Mr. Jenu Chacko, Assistant Scientist, LOCI, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA
Ms. Sumitha Sudhakaran, DFT Micro Architect, Intel, USA
Dr. K. Hari Babu, Associate Professor, NIT Calicut
Dr. Sreenivas Chavali, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati
Prof. Rajesh Sani, Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA
Dr. Abraham C. G., Professor and Head, Department of ECE, Mangalam College of Engineering
Dr. Ghevarghese Titus, Professor and Head, Department of ECE, Amal Jyothi Engineering College, Kanjirappally
Dr. M. Madheswaran, Professor, Department of ECE, Muthayammal College of Engineering, Namakkal
Dr. Jude Hemanth, Professor, Department of ECE, Karunya University, Coimbatore

Dr. Karthik Soman, Research Specialist, University of California, San Francisco
Dr. Anilkumar P. R., Scientist G, Division of Tissue Culture, Biomedical Technology Wing, SCTIMST, Kerala
Dr. Shubhra Ghosh Dastidar, Professor, Biological Sciences, Bose Institute, Kolkata
Dr. K. Krishnamurthy, Professor, NIT Calicut
Dr. Sreelekha M. G., Professor, GEC Thrissur
Dr. Benny Raphael, Professor, IIT Madras
Dr. Vivek R. Das, Associate Professor, MSRIT Bangalore
Mr. Raju Mahadevan, Director, Techno Specialist, Dubai
Dr. K. Gnana Sheela, Professor, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology
Dr. Kumaravel Sundaramoorthy, Associate Professor, NIT Calicut
Dr. S. Prabhakar Karthikeyan, Professor, VIT Vellore; IEEE Senior Member
Dr. M. P. Selvan, Professor, NIT Trichy; Secretary, IEEE PES Madras Section
Dr. Shimin Vayal Veetil, Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Future Transport Engineering, Coventry University, UK

Important Dates

Call for Papers: 22 August 2025
Paper Submission : Closed on 22nd January
Notification of Acceptance: 06 February 2026
Final Paper Submission: 22 February 2026
Early Bird Registration: 24 February 2026

Registration Fees

Category-wise registration details for IEEE ADSSSC 2026 (inclusive of applicable taxes).

Category	Fee
Faculty — IEEE Members	₹ 6,500
Faculty — Non-IEEE Members	₹ 8,000
Student — IEEE Members	₹ 5,000
Student — Non-IEEE Members	₹ 5,500
Industry Professionals — IEEE Members	₹ 7,600
Industry Professionals — Non-IEEE Members	₹ 9,000
Foreign Delegates	US$ 255

Registration Notes

At least one author of each accepted paper must register for inclusion in the proceedings.
Each registration covers one accepted paper; additional papers may attract extra charges as per policy.
Details of payment methods and account information will be provided with acceptance notification.

Registration Link

Delegate Registration Link

We cordially invite researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to participate as delegates in the IEEE-sponsored Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems. The conference offers a platform to engage with experts, explore emerging research, and network with peers across academia and industry. Register now to secure your delegate participation.

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Author Guidelines

Technical papers describing original, previously unpublished research are invited in all conference tracks. Authors must use the official IEEE conference templates for preparing manuscripts: IEEE Manuscript Templates .

Full papers (maximum 6 pages including references) must be submitted via Microsoft CMT: ADSSSC 2026 CMT Submission . All submissions will undergo peer review based on originality, technical quality, relevance, and clarity.

Paper Selection Process

Step 1 — Received: Submitted papers are assigned an ID and mapped to the appropriate track.
Step 2 — Screening: Initial checks for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and basic quality.
Step 3 — Review: Eligible papers are sent for detailed technical review.
Step 4 — Revision: Authors submit revised versions addressing reviewer comments.
Step 5 — Second Review: Revised papers are re-evaluated for compliance with recommendations.
Step 6 — Decision: Final accept / reject decision is taken by the Organizing Chair based on TPC recommendations.
Step 7 — Camera-Ready: Camera-ready papers are checked and confirmed.
Step 8 — Registration: Registration status is verified for inclusion in the program and proceedings.

Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for possible publication in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, subject to meeting IEEE quality and ethical standards.

For queries related to submissions or reviews, contact the Technical Program Committee at adsssc@sahrdaya.ac.in.

Plagiarism and AI Usage Policy

All submissions will be checked for similarity at least twice: at initial screening and before final acceptance. Authors are responsible for ensuring that similarity indices comply with IEEE international conference norms.

Authors may use AI-based tools for language editing and grammar checks; however, AI-generated content that introduces ideas, analyses, or results without human oversight is not permitted. Any use of AI tools must be transparently disclosed within the manuscript, in line with IEEE Publication Ethics and Integrity Policy.

Microsoft CMT Acknowledgement

The Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) is used to manage the submission, review, and decision processes for ADSSSC 2026. The service is provided free of cost by Microsoft, including Azure infrastructure, software development, and support.

About Thrissur

Thrissur, known as the “Cultural Capital of Kerala,” is renowned for its vibrant festivals, historic temples, and rich cultural heritage. The city hosts the famous Thrissur Pooram, one of the most spectacular temple festivals in India.

Attractions in and around Thrissur include:

Vadakkumnathan Temple: An ancient Lord Shiva temple with classic Kerala architecture and murals.
Thrissur Zoo and State Museum: Exhibits regional wildlife, history, and culture.
Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary: A unique elephant sanctuary offering close-up views of trained elephants.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace: A restored palace museum highlighting Thrissur’s royal legacy.
Athirappilly Waterfalls: Often called the “Niagara of India,” located a short drive from the city.

With its welcoming atmosphere and diverse attractions, Thrissur provides an enriching cultural backdrop for conference participants.