Welcome to
9th International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Data Science (ICCIDS 2026)

AI for All: Towards Human–AI Collaboration for Sustainable Development

8th - 10th January 2026


Conference Chairs


Chief Patron
Chief Patron
Padma Bhushan
Dr Shiv Nadar
Founder, SSN Institutions
Chairman, HCL Technologies
Patron
Patron
Dr. Kala Vijayakumar
President, SSN Institutions
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Dr. P. Ramasamy
Dean of Research, SSNCE
General Chair
General Chair
Dr. S. Radha
Principal, SSN CE
General Chair
General Chair
Dr. T. T. Mirnalinee
Professor & Head, CSE, SSN CE

Organizing Committee

Technical Program Committee

Keynote Talks

Dr. Sainarayanan Gopalakrishnan

Dr. Sainarayanan Gopalakrishnan

HCL Technologies

Prof. Ram Bilas Pichori

Prof. Ram Bilas Pichori

IIT Indore

Pre-Conference Workshops

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Call for Papers

We invite high-quality submissions describing original and unpublished work for the conference. The reviewed, accepted and presented papers will be published in IEEE. At least one author should register for the conference.
The theme of this conference is AI for All: Towards Human–AI Collaboration for Sustainable Development

Submission Guidelines

As per IEEE template, a maximum 6-page manuscript may be submitted under one of the themes of either a regular or a special track through Microsoft CMT. A blind review process will be used in taking acceptance decisions. All submissions must be in ENGLISH only. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.
Instruction for uploading manuscript: The manuscript has to be uploaded online at the ICCIDS 2026 paper submission portal using the following link: IEEE paper submission link
For camera-ready papers, please use LaTeX. Refer to the Author’s Instruction Page for detailed guidelines.
Authors may also use the official IEEE template available at this link if required.

**IEEE approval under process.

CMT 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

Topics of Interest

Topics of interest for the conference include, but are not restricted to:


1. Quantum Machine Intelligence and Computing

• Quantum algorithms for AI and machine learning
• Quantum neural networks and deep learning
• Quantum cryptography and secure computing
• Quantum-inspired optimization techniques
• Quantum simulation and modeling
• Hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
• Error correction and fault tolerance in quantum systems

2. Next-Generation Computing Architectures and Accelerators

• High-performance computing architectures
• Neuromorphic and brain-inspired architectures
• Embedded and real-time systems
• Cloud, edge, and fog computing architectures
• Energy-efficient computing systems
• Hardware acceleration for AI (GPU, TPU, FPGA)
• Scalable architectures for big data and AI workloads

3. Recent Advances in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

• Object detection, tracking, and recognition
• 3D vision, stereoscopic imaging, and depth estimation
• Scene understanding and semantic segmentation
• Action and gesture recognition
• Vision-based biometrics and identity verification
• Image and video quality assessment and enhancement
• Vision for autonomous vehicles and robotics

4. Immersive Technologies: AR, VR, and Mixed Reality

• Virtual and augmented reality applications in education, healthcare, and industry
• Mixed reality interfaces and interaction design
• Human–computer interaction in immersive environments
• 3D content creation, rendering, and visualization
• Immersive simulations and training systems
• Stereoscopic 3D and 360◦ video processing
• Perceptual quality and user experience in immersive systems

5. Innovations in Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Deep learning architectures and optimization
• Reinforcement learning and decision-making systems
• Transfer learning and domain adaptation
• Generative models and diffusion-based learning
• Explainable AI (XAI) and interpretable models
• Federated and privacy-preserving machine learning
• Bio-inspired and swarm intelligence algorithms

6. Optimization Techniques and Operations Research

• Metaheuristic and evolutionary optimization algorithms
• Multi-objective and constraint-based optimization
• Combinatorial optimization and scheduling problems
• Stochastic and robust optimization methods
• Game theory and decision sciences
• Optimization in logistics, supply chain, and transportation
• AI-driven resource allocation and planning

7. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for AI

• AI ethics, bias, and fairness
• Accountability, transparency, and trust in AI
• AI governance and policy frameworks
• Privacy, data protection, and compliance
• Legal aspects of autonomous systems
• Responsible AI deployment in industry
• Societal impact and sustainable AI adoption

8. AI for Sustainable Cities and Rural Development

• Smart city infrastructure and IoT for urban management
• AI in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems
• Sustainable agriculture and rural development technologies
• Intelligent transportation and traffic management
• Environmental monitoring and disaster management
• Water resource management using AI
• AI for education and healthcare in rural communities


IMPORTANT DATES

Phase Date Status
Paper Submission Deadline September 20 - October 20, 2025 Open
Notification of Paper Acceptance November 25, 2025 Scheduled
Camera-Ready Copy & Registration December 10, 2025 Scheduled
Academia and Industry Workshops January 8, 2026 Scheduled
Main Conference Dates January 9–10, 2026 Scheduled


Past Conferences

ICCIDS 2017

ICCIDS 2019

ICCIDS 2020

ICCIDS 2021

ICCIDS 2022

ICCIDS 2023

ICCIDS 2024

ICCIDS 2025



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Registration Fees

Registration Fee for Conference Presentation

Category Fee Structure Amount for Foreigners (USD) Amount for Indians (INR)*
Faculty/Researchers/Academicians IEEE Member 150 9000
Non-member 200 9500
Co-author 75 4500
Student IEEE Member 100 7500
Non-member 150 8000
Co-author 50 4000
Industry Personnels IEEE Member 200 10000
Non-member 250 10500
Co-author 100 5000

*Amount + 18% GST

Registration fee includes participation in all the activities of the conference, participation certificate and publication in IEEE proceedings



Event Venue

SSN College of Engineering,Old Mahabalipuram Road, Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu 603110, India .

Airport : 36 km from Anna International airport
Railway station : 44 km from Chennai Central railway station
Bus Depot : 6 Km from Kelambakkam Bus Depot

Visit the College's Website for more information .


How to Reach Venue?

  • From Koyambedu: Bus to Kelambakkam (570, 570X) and then a local auto/bus to SSN.
  • From Kilambakkam: Bus to Kelambakkam (555s, 515) and then a local auto/bus to SSN.
  • From Egmore: Suburban train to Guindy or Tambaram, then a bus 570 (from Guindy) or 515, 551 (from Tambaram) to Kelambakkam, followed by a local auto/bus.
  • From Chennai Central: Suburban train/Metro to Guindy and then a bus (570) to Kelambakkam, followed by a local bus/auto to SSN.

Cab Options

Ride-hailing services like Namma Yatri and FastTrack are available throughout the city.



Accommodation

We have arranged comfortable stay options for our conference participants.

Hotel One

Hotel Grand Stay

4-star business hotel located 5 km from the conference venue. Includes complimentary breakfast, Wi‑Fi, and shuttle service.

  • Price: ₹4,000 per night (Single)
  • ₹5,500 per night (Double)
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Hotel Two

Comfort Inn

3-star hotel situated 2 km from campus with modern rooms and 24/7 front desk service.

  • Price: ₹3,000 per night (Single)
  • ₹4,200 per night (Double)
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Hotel Three

Budget Inn

Affordable, clean accommodation just 10 minutes from the venue. Ideal for backpackers and groups.

  • Price: ₹1,800 per night (Single)
  • ₹2,500 per night (Double)
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Contact Us

Dr. B. Bharathi (bharathib@ssn.edu.in)
Dr. Sakali Raghavendra Kumar (raghavendrakumars@ssn.edu.in)
Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi A (vijayalakshmia@ssn.edu.in)
Dr. Anusha Jayasimhan (anushaj@ssn.edu.in)
Dr. Nilu R Salim (nilurs@ssn.edu.in)
Dr. Poreddy Ajay Kumar Reddy (ajaykumarreddyp@ssn.edu.in)