The inaugural session was attended by Dr. Somitra Kumar Sanadhya, Professor, Wadhwani School of AI & Intelligent Systems, IIT Kanpur, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Emmanuel S. Pilli, Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, as the Guest of Honour. Dr. Niti Nipun Sharma, President, Manipal University Jaipur; Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Rana, Pro-President, Manipal University Jaipur; and Dr. Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture, were also present. The inaugural ceremony began with the traditional lighting of the lamp.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, ICAIC 2025, the conference aims to establish an international platform for exchanging research ideas, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and discussing the evolving role of AI in addressing real-world challenges.
ICAIC 2026 received 736 research paper submissions from the global research community. Following a rigorous peer-review process, 81 papers were accepted, representing an acceptance rate of approximately 11 per cent. The selection process reflects the conference's emphasis on research quality and academic rigour.
Researchers and professionals from 16 countries are participating in the conference. These countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Russia, Latvia, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iraq, Nigeria and India. The international participation provides opportunities for knowledge exchange among researchers and professionals from diverse academic and technological backgrounds, highlighting the growing relevance of AI and computing research.
The technical programme is organised into three major tracks covering key areas of artificial intelligence and computing. The first track, Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications, examines developments in healthcare, medical imaging, robotics and intelligent systems. The second, Open Innovation & Industry Applications, focuses on financial technology, sustainability, education and Industry 4.0.
The third track, Advanced Computational Techniques and Emerging Trends, addresses emerging areas such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, explainable AI and augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). Special sessions are also exploring Generative AI, intelligent healthcare, cloud security and sustainable digital transformation, highlighting the expanding applications of AI across sectors.
A significant academic outcome of ICAIC 2026 is the planned submission of all accepted and presented papers for publication in two volumes of Springer's Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) series. The series is indexed in SCOPUS, DBLP, INSPEC and zbMATH, providing an established platform for disseminating research findings to the wider scientific and academic community.
Through ICAIC 2026, Manipal University Jaipur aims to strengthen international research engagement, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and promote dialogue between academia and industry on emerging technologies. The conference brings together research contributions from multiple countries and provides a platform for discussions on developments in AI, computational techniques and their applications across different sectors.
Established in 2011, Manipal University Jaipur is a NAAC A+ accredited institution and part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG). Located on a 122-acre campus in Rajasthan, the university offers programmes across diverse disciplines, including engineering, computer science, management, law, architecture, humanities and sciences.
With an emphasis on academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration, MUJ provides an environment that encourages students and faculty members to engage with emerging technologies and address contemporary societal challenges. The university continues to strengthen its national and international academic partnerships and research ecosystem in alignment with its vision of advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving global landscape.
For more information, visit jaipur.manipal.edu.
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