Third International Conference on
Next Generation Intelligent Systems

ICNGIS 2026

Conference Theme

Challenges and Intelligent Solutions for Next-Generation Systems

The Conference theme focuses on evolving sustainable and intelligent solutions viable for the next generation systems to overcome the challenges faced by the industry and society.



Conference Date

19–21 November 2026

Venue

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

Technically Co-sponsored by

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About ICNGIS 2026

The Third International Conference on Next Generation Intelligent Systems (ICNGIS 2026) is being organized by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), Kottayam, Kerala, India. The conference is proposed to be technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Kerala Section and the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS).

The first edition of ICNGIS was held in 2016 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the institute, followed by the second edition in 2022.

ICNGIS 2026 aims to provide a vibrant intellectual forum for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to exchange expertise and share innovative ideas to address challenging research problems in emerging areas related to intelligent systems. The conference offers participants an opportunity to present their research findings, discuss recent advancements in analytical, numerical, and experimental techniques, identify key trends and challenges shaping future research, and foster effective collaboration in research and development (R&D).

The conference program includes invited lectures and technical sessions. Eminent academicians, industry experts, and researchers from leading national and international institutions and R&D organizations will deliver keynote addresses and chair technical sessions.The organizing committee has initiated the best effort possible for the publication of selected papers in international journals.

International Reach

Connecting researchers globally

Peer-Reviewed

High-quality research standards

Networking

Industry and academia collaboration

About RIT Kottayam

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), named after the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, began functioning in 1991. The institute is owned and managed by the Government of Kerala and is one of the leading institutions for higher engineering education in the state.

RIT is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala, and is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute offers 6 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes in 5 departments, a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programme, Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes in twelve specializations, a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme, and Ph.D. programmes in various disciplines..

The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support high-end research and advanced academic activities. RIT offers doctoral programmes and is also an approved Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) Centre. Over the years, the institute has emerged as a centre of excellence in technical education in Kerala, owing to the dedicated efforts of its faculty and staff. The institute has received several awards and recognitions for its research-centric initiatives and other academic accomplishments..

Situated in a scenic and picturesque environment, the RIT campus provides an atmosphere that is highly conducive to learning and professional growth. The aesthetically designed buildings, well-equipped laboratories and workshops, and a team of highly qualified faculty members together create an ideal platform for nurturing future technocrats

State-of-the-art Labs & Facilities
Highly Qualified & Experienced Faculty
Strong Industry Ties & Placements
Active Research & Innovation Culture
Vibrant Student Clubs & Activities
Central Library & Digital Resources

Call for Papers

The third edition of International Conference on Next Generation Intelligent Systems (ICNGIS 2026) is organized by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam, Kerala, India, which is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Kerala Section and financially sponsored by Directorate of Technical Education Kerala (DTE).

Tracks of Conference

Original research articles pertaining to the various areas of next generation intelligent systems are solicited. Topics include but are not limited to:

Track 1: Electrical Energy Systems and Smart Control

  • Future Power Systems and Smart Grid
  • Renewable Energy and next generation Energy Storage systems
  • Emerging Power Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Control of Electric Drives and E-mobility
  • Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems

Track 2: Next Generation Communication Networks and Signal Processing

  • Antennas for next generation communication Systems
  • TeraHertz, Beyond 5G and Optical Communication
  • Communication with wearable electronics and medical devices
  • Vehicular and UAV Communications
  • Wireless ad hoc and sensor networks
  • Signal Processing for Communication and Networking

Track 3: Computing and Intelligent Systems

  • Algorithms and Data structures
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Databases and data mining
  • Networking and communications
  • Security and trust management
  • Parallel and distributed computing
  • Computational Biology
  • Computational geometry & Computer Graphics
  • Mobile and ubiquitous computing
  • Software Engineering & Formal methods
  • Multimedia Content analysis, management & retrieval
  • System Software design & Implementation
  • Cloud platforms

Track 4: Intelligent and Sustainable Infrastructures

  • Smart and Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Sustainable Materials and Systems
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Design
  • Sustainable Communities and Disaster Resilience
  • Decarbonisation and Sustainability

Track 5: Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Simulation

  • Biomaterials and Sustainable Materials
  • Heat Transfer Applications
  • Fluid Power Systems
  • Optimization Models in Mechanical Systems
  • Mechatronics
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Computational Models in Energy Systems
  • Manufacturing and Operations

Track 6: Microelectronics and Embedded Systems

  • Analog/ Digital/Mixed/RF IC Design
  • Low Power Electronics
  • Non-linear Circuits and System
  • Advanced Digital System Design
  • Advanced Microprocessors & Micro Controllers Design
  • Real-time and Secure Embedded Systems
  • IoT for Agriculture, Industry and Biomedical applications
  • VLSI and SoC Applications
  • Semiconductor Memories
  • Nano-electronics Devices
  • Cognitive Robotics

Length of the paper should be limited to a maximum of 6 pages in IEEE double column format. All papers will be peer reviewed and the review comments will be communicated to the authors. At least one author should register for the conference. The proceedings of ICNGIS 2026 will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Digital Library Xplore©.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Instructions to Authors – ICNGIS 2026

Paper Submission
  • All submissions must be written in English.
  • Submitted papers must present original, unpublished research and must not be under review elsewhere.
  • All papers must be submitted electronically in PDF format through the official submission portal.
  • The maximum length of a full paper is 6 pages, including text, figures, tables, and references.
  • Authors are encouraged to utilize the allowed page limit effectively to clearly explain their work.
  • The conference proceedings will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, subject to IEEE approval.
Manuscript Preparation
  • Manuscripts must be prepared in double-column, single-spaced IEEE conference format.
  • Authors must use the official IEEE conference templates (LaTeX or MS Word) available at: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html
  • Both source files (Word/LaTeX) and a PDF file are required upon submission.
  • The content of the source file and the PDF file must match exactly.
  • File size must not exceed 10 MB.
  • All authors must be listed in both the source file and the PDF file.
  • Manuscripts should be thoroughly reviewed for grammar and clarity before submission.
  • Papers with poor language quality may be rejected without review.
  • Authors are encouraged to check manuscripts using Paperpal Preflight (IEEE partner) prior to submission.
Ethics, Originality, and AI Disclosure
  • All submissions will undergo a mandatory plagiarism check as per IEEE policies.
  • Papers with a similarity index ≥ 30% are liable to be rejected without further review.
  • The use of AI-generated content must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements section.
  • Sections containing AI-generated text must include a proper citation of the AI tool used.
  • Author lists must strictly adhere to IEEE authorship guidelines.
  • Contributors not meeting authorship criteria must be acknowledged appropriately.
  • Adding or removing authors after paper acceptance is not permitted and constitutes a breach of publishing ethics.
Review Process
  • All submissions will be evaluated through a single-blind peer-review process.
  • Reviews will be conducted by the Technical Program Committee.
  • Evaluation criteria include:
    • Originality
    • Technical quality and depth
    • Relevance to conference themes
    • Clarity of presentation
    • Significance of contribution
Registration, Presentation, and Publication

For an accepted paper to be included in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore®, the following conditions must be met:

  • Submission of the final camera-ready paper
  • Completion of the IEEE copyright transfer
  • Payment of at least one full author registration per paper
  • Presentation of the paper at the conference (provision for online presentation for international and out of state participants)
  • Each accepted paper requires a separate registration.
  • Authors must incorporate reviewers' comments and submit the final revised manuscript within the specified deadline.
  • All the presented papers will be available in the IEEE explorer and the extended version of the selected papers will be considered for the possible publication in IEEE IAS journal

Acknowledgment

"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."

Note: For the latest updates, templates, and submission portal, please visit the official conference website: icngis2026.rit.ac.in.

Registration

Registration Guidelines

  • At least one author of each accepted paper must register at FULL FEE (Indian Student Authors (UG/PG/Research Scholar) / Indian Academia/Industry Authors / Foreign Student Authors (UG/PG/Research Scholar) / Foreign Academia/Industry Authors) before the deadline for the paper to be presented in the conference and included in IEEE Xplore.
  • The registration under the category of Co-Author Student or Co-Author Professional registration does not include eligibility for submission to IEEE Xplore.
  • Maximum number of pages per manuscript allowed is strictly six (6).
  • Registration fee is non-refundable.

Inclusions

Full Fee Registration: Includes access to plenary sessions, all conference sessions, a registration kit, lunches for three days, coffee breaks, a gala dinner, and inclusion of presented papers in IEEE Xplore.

Co-Author and Non-Author Registration: Includes access to plenary sessions, all conference sessions, a registration kit, lunches for three days, coffee breaks, and a gala dinner.

Students must submit valid proof of their status (a copy of a student ID card or a letter from their institution or program director) via email during registration and payment. Registration will only be confirmed after verifying the submitted proof.

Registration Fees for Delegates

Category Early-bird IEEE Members Early-bird Non-IEEE Members Regular IEEE Members Regular Non-IEEE Members
Indian Authors ₹5000 ₹6000 ₹6000 ₹7000
Foreign Authors US $200 US $250 US $250 US $300
Author/conference Attendees (Student) ₹2000 ₹3000 ₹2500 ₹3500
Author/conference Attendees (Professional) ₹3000 ₹3500 ₹3500 ₹4000

Deadline

  • Early-Bird Registration: 15 July 2026 to 15 August 2026
  • Standard Registration Deadline: 15 September 2026

Conference registration and presentation by at least one author is mandatory for including the paper in the conference program and for IEEE Xplore publication. Please complete the registration process on or before the standard deadline. Details on registration fees for different categories (including any early-bird discounts or multi-paper rates) will be available on the official conference website or submission portal once announced. For submission-related queries, refer to the CMT portal.

Important Dates

Key deadlines for ICNGIS 2026 – Third International Conference on Next Generation Intelligent Systems.
All dates are in IST and tentative (as of January 2026). Official confirmations will follow.

Conference dates
19, 20, 21 November 2026
Call for Papers Announcement
30 March 2026
Draft Paper Submission ends
30 May 2026
Notification of Acceptance
15 July 2026
Final Camera-ready Paper
15 August 2026
Early bird registration
15 August 2026
Normal Registration
15 September 2026

Dates subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact us at [email protected]

Organizing Committee

Meet the dedicated team behind the conference at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

Chief Patron

Dr.Jayaprakash P.

Dr.Jayaprakash P.

Director of Technical Education, Kerala

Executive Chair

Prof. V G Idichandy

Prof. V G Idichandy

Former Dy Director and Prof., Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, Chairman Board of Governors RIT & Chairman, Naval Research Board, DRDO

Patron

Dr. Prince A.

Dr. Prince A.

Principal, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

General Chairs

Dr. Sunil Kumar K

Dr. Sunil Kumar K

Associate Professor, Dept. of ME, RIT Kottayam
Dr. Radhika R

Dr. Radhika R

Associate Professor, Dept. of EEE, RIT Kottayam
Dr. Atif Iqbal

Dr. Atif Iqbal

Professor in Electrical Engineering, Qatar University

Co-Chairs

Dr. Sangeetha Jose

Dr. Sangeetha Jose

Associate Professor, Dept. of CA, RIT Kottayam
Dr. Nelsa Abraham

Dr. Nelsa Abraham

Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, RIT Kottayam

Advisory Committee

Technical Program Committee Chair

Technical Program Committee Co-Chair

Technical Program Committee Members

From Abroad

From India

From Kerala

Publication Committee

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Finance Committee

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Publicity Committee

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Website Committee

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Department Conveners

Hospitality Committee

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Venue & Logistics

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Nearby Attractions

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Wildlife

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

≈ 25–28 km from RIT

Famous wetland bird sanctuary on Vembanad Lake — excellent for birdwatching, especially migratory birds (best Nov–Mar).

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Vembanad Lake & Backwaters Nature

Vembanad Lake & Backwaters

≈ 20–25 km from RIT

India’s longest lake offering scenic houseboat cruises, village life views, and Kerala backwater experience.

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Kottayam Cheriapally Heritage

Kottayam Cheriapally

≈ 15-16 km from RIT

Kottayam Cheriapally, is a Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church located in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Cheriapally meaning 'small church', whose appearance contradicts its name, is one of the oldest and well-preserved churches in the state.

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Thazhathangady Juma Masjid Heritage

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid

≈ 15–18 km from RIT

One of the oldest mosques in India with beautiful traditional Kerala architecture and historical importance.

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Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple Heritage

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

≈ 12–15 km from RIT

Ancient Shiva temple famous for its exquisite wood carvings, murals, and classic Kerala architecture.

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Illikkal Kallu Adventure

Illikkal Kallu

≈ 45–50 km from RIT

Unique rock formation at 6000 ft with panoramic views — popular for short treks and stunning valley scenery.

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Pathiramanal Island Nature

Pathiramanal Island

≈ 30–35 km (via boat from Kumarakom) from RIT

Mystical island in Vembanad Lake — paradise for birds and nature lovers, accessible by boat.

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Bay Island Driftwood Museum Art

Bay Island Driftwood Museum

≈ 25–28 km from RIT

a unique gallery showcasing a vast collection of natural driftwood sculptures recovered from the shores of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Get In Touch

Location

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
Velloor P.O., Pampady
Kottayam - 686501, Kerala, India

Email

[email protected]
(General inquiries)

Conference Email

[email protected]
(For ICNGIS / events)

Phone

Office: 0481-2507763

Website

www.rit.ac.in