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About The Conference
MINDS 2026 is organized as an IEEE International Conference serving as a dynamic platform for researchers from both academia and industry to present and exchange cutting-edge advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences. By fostering the dissemination of high-quality research, technical innovations, and collaborative ideas, the conference aims to contribute to technological progress and societal impact.
The conference will feature a comprehensive technical program, including peer-reviewed paper and poster presentations, keynote addresses by eminent experts, invited talks, and industry-oriented workshops. This year’s theme is particularly significant as data-driven technologies continue to shape global innovation and Artificial Intelligence increasingly augments human capabilities.
Aims & Scope
Encourage innovation and the development of new technologies by showcasing original research and industrial applications that describe new, unpublished research that isn't being reviewed by another conference or publication right now.
Here we provide a forum for the presentation and exchange of technical advancements in all areas of the conference's specific subjects include, but are not restricted to Methods of Soft Computing Artificial Intelligence Utilizing Internet of Things Hybrid and Renewable Energy Sources in Optical Communication Systems Mobile and Cloud Computing Deep Learning in Machine Learning Networks of Data and Securities.
Organizers
| Designation | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Patron(s) | Mr. Cecil Antony, Chief Mentor | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Mr. Francis Antony, Trustee | ||
| Co-Patron(s) | Mrs. Mary Cecil Antony | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Mrs. Ritu Francis Antony | ||
| Chairman(s) | Mr. Rishab Cecil Antony, Trustee | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Mr. Vidyut Francis Antony, Trustee | ||
| Mr. Siddhant Francis Antony, Trustee | ||
| General Chair | Prof. (Dr.) Alok Satsangi, Director | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Mr. Sandip Banerjee, Chief Advancement Officer | ||
| Prof. (Dr.) Bijoy Kumar Mandal, Principal, NIET | ||
| Steering Committee | Prof. (Dr.) Bijoy Kumar Mandal, Principal, NIET | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. (Dr.) Arindam Ghosh, Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Dr. Tanmoy Singha, Associate Professor, Dept of ECE | ||
| Prof. Arup Dey, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Anup Kumar Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Rahul Shyam, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Organizing Chairs | Prof. Gayatree Parbat, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Madhurima Halder, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Organizing Co-Chairs | Prof. Rahul Shyam, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Aurghyadip Kundu, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Program Chairs | Prof. Arghya Mandal, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Biswajit Gope, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Arghya Mandal, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Indranil Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Debasish Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Technical Program Chairs | Prof. Bablu Pramanik, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Arup Dey, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Dr. Arpita Baral, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Prerona Sanyal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Tarakswar Singh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Tridib Maiti, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Indranil Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Publication Chairs | Prof. Bablu Pramanik, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Arup Dey, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Rahul Shyam, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Tarakswar Singh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Tridib Maiti, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Indranil Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Publicity Chairs | Prof. (Dr.) Arindam Ghosh, Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Bablu Pramanik, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Saurabh Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Tridib Maiti, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Arghya Mandal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Finance Chairs | Prof. (Dr.) Bijoy Kumar Mandal, Principal, NIET | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Dr. Tanmoy Singha, Associate Professor, Dept of ECE | ||
| Prof. Rahul Shyam, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Anup Kumar Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Sponsorship & Collaboration Chairs | Prof. Rahul Shyam, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Saurabh Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Aditi Majumder, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Invitation | Prof. Indranil Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Debasish Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Ayan Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Aditi Majumder, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Registration Chairs | Prof. Arup Dey, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Dr. Arpita Baral, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Prerona Sanyal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Sourav Gayen, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Nilendu Rakshit, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Local Arrangement Chairs | Mr. Surjadeep Rout, Technical Assistant, Dept. of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Mr. Sourabh Garai, Technical Assistant, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Mr. Pulak Das, Sr. Technical Assistant, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Mr. Arijeet Banerjee, Technical Assistant, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Mr. Saumyajit Dey, Sr. Technical Assistant, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Digital Media Chairs | Prof. Aurghyadip Kundu, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur |
| Prof. Arghya Mandal, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE | ||
| Prof. Sourav Gayen, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE | ||
| Prof. Tridib Maiti, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE |
International Advisory Committee
| Designation | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Dr. Sivakumar Gowder | Qassim University, Saudi Arabia |
| Professor | Dr. Daniel Thalmann | Switzerland and Director of Research Development at MIRALab Sarl in Geneva, Switzerland |
| Associate Professor | Prof. Marcin Paprzycki | Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland |
| Professor | Prof. Pascal Lorenz | University of Haute Alsace, France |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor | Dr. Vikas Kumar | Research and Innovation, University of Portsmouth, UK |
National Advisory Committee
| Designation | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Dr. Subhadip Basu | Jadavpur University |
| Professor | Prof. Dr. Rudra Sankar Dhar | NIT Mizoram |
| Professor | Prof. Sunil Karforma | University of Burdwan |
| Professor | Prof. Kaushik Roy | West Bengal State University (WBSU) |
| Professor | Prof. Dr. Arindam Biswas | Kazi Nazrul University |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Sumana Ghosh | ISI, Kolkata |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Sudip Kumar Naskar | Jadavpur University |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Sunirmal Khatua | University of Calcutta |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Singh | ADIT, Anand, Gujarat |
| Professor | Dr. Abhishek Roy | Adamas University |
Technical Program Committee
| Designation | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Dr. Om Prakash Sharma | Poornima College of Engineering |
| Research Scholar | Mr. Rajat Saxena | Indian Institute of Technology |
| Assistant Professor(SG) | Mr. Dheeraj Malhotra | Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University |
| Assistant Professor | Mr. Mohd Imran | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Paresh Virparia | S. P. University |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. B. Surendiran | Amity University |
| Research Professional | Dr. Ranjeet Kumar | Indian Institute of Information Technology |
| Professor | Dr. Subhajit Ghosh | Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Chittaranjan Pradhan | KIIT University |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Poonam Tanwar | |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Sandipan Biswas | Brainware University, Kolkata |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Abhigyan Ganguly | Brainware University, Kolkata |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Subir Panja | B.C.Roy Engineering College |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Sayan Chakraborty | JIS College of Engineering, Kolkata |
| Assistant Professor | Parveen Sharma | BIT Meerut |
| Assistant Professor | Mr. Syed Aamiruddin | Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University |
| Assistant Professor | Mr. Umesh L. Kulkarni | VIT Wadala |
| Assistant Professor | Mr. Manoj Kumar | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University |
| Professor | Dr. Nitai Paitya | Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University Kolkata |
| Associate Professor | Dr. T Sarathamani | Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University Kolkata |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Pushan Kumar Dutta | Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Kolkata |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Pronaya Bhattacharya | Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Kolkata |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Sandip Das | Brainware University |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Biswarup Mukherjee | Brainware University |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Sandipan Biswas | Brainware University |
| Assistant Professor | Ms. Mamani Bandopadhyay | IEM Saltlake |
CFP
Technical papers describing original, previously unpublished research, not currently under review by another conference or journal, are solicited. The specific topics of the conference include, but are not limited to
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications
- Hybrid and Explainable Intelligent Systems
- Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and its Applications
- Predictive Analytics and Decision Support Systems
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Network Security, Cyber Defense and Privacy
- Authentication, Access Control and Privacy Models
- Intrusion Detection, Anomaly Detection and Fraud Analytics
- Mobile, Cloud and Distributed System Security
- Cryptography and Secure Communication Protocols
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Embedded Systems, IoT and Edge Intelligence
- Secure IoT Architectures and Applications
- Embedded Computing and Real-Time Systems
- IoT Communication Protocols and Services
- Positioning, Localization and Tracking Technologies
- Signal Processing Techniques for IoT Systems
- Energy-efficient Embedded Systems
Intelligent Sensors, Wireless Networks and Communication Systems
- Wireless Sensor Networks and Architectures
- Security and Privacy in Sensor Networks
- Intelligent Sensor Design and Applications
- Next-Generation Wireless Communication Technologies
- Low-power and Energy-aware Communication Systems
Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Informatics and Bioelectronics
- Biomedical Signal, Biomedical Instrumentation and Image Processing
- Medical Imaging and Visualization Systems
- AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Healthcare Data Analytics and Informatics
Emerging Technologies and Future Computing Paradigms
- Communication Systems, 5G/6G and Future Internet Technologies
- Quantum Computing and Quantum Communication
- Edge, Fog and Cloud Computing
- Mobile Ad Hoc and Vehicular Networks
- Human-Centered Computing and Ethical AI
Smart Cities, Intelligent Transportation and Urban Technologies
- Smart City Infrastructure and Governance
- Intelligent Traffic and Transportation Systems
- Urban Surveillance and Public Safety
- Smart Grid and Energy Management
- AI for Sustainable Urban Development
- Secure Intelligent Transportation Networks
- Smart Waste and Water Management Systems
Industry 4.0/5.0, Robotics and Intelligent Automation
- Industrial IoT and Smart Manufacturing
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Industrial Cybersecurity
- Digital Twin Technologies
- Intelligent Process Automation
- AI-driven Predictive Maintenance
Sustainable Computing, Green Technologies and Energy Systems
- Green Computing Architectures
- Energy-efficient Communication Systems
- Smart Energy and Smart Grid Technologies
- Renewable Energy Informatics
- Sustainable AI and Computing
- Carbon-aware Data Centers
- Intelligent Energy Monitoring Systems
FinTech, Blockchain and Secure Digital Economy
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
- Secure Digital Payment Systems
- Cryptocurrency Analytics and Security
- Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications
- AI in Financial Risk Analysis
- Financial Fraud Detection
- Digital Identity and Trust Management
Publications
It is planned to publish the peer reviewed and selected papers of conference as proceedings with IEEE Xplore. IEEE Xplore will conduct quality checks on the accepted papers and only papers that pass these checks will be published.
SUBMISSION
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.
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Copyrights
Authors who are registered will be provided with the Copyright Consent and Release Form. These forms allow Copyright to use, distribute, publish, exhibit, digitize, broadcast, reproduce and archive, in any format or medium, whether now known or hereafter developed any materials, including written, audio and visual works. One of these forms are required by each speaker in order to present at the conference.
Registration Fee
| Category | IEEE | Non- IEEE |
|---|---|---|
| Before: 30th September 2026 | ||
| Academics | 7000 INR | 8000 INR |
| Research Scholars / Students | 5000 INR | 5500 INR |
| Corporate Professionals | 10000 INR | 8500 INR |
| Foreign Delegates (Academics) | 150 USD | 200 USD |
| Foreign Delegates (Industry) | 200 USD | 250 USD |
| Foreign Delegates (Industry Attendee) | 75 USD | 100 USD |
| After : 30th September 2026 | ||
| Academics | 7500 INR | 8500 INR |
| Research Scholars / Students | 5500 INR | 6000 INR |
| Corporate Professionals | 10500 INR | 9000 INR |
| Foreign Delegates (Academics) | 175 USD | 225 USD |
| Foreign Delegates (Industry) | 225 USD | 275 USD |
Payment Details
| Bank Details for NEFT / RTGS | |
|---|---|
| Account Name: | NSHM Academy |
| Account No: | 50200111227888 |
| Type of A/C: | Current |
| Bank Name: | HDFC Bank Ltd. |
| Branch: | Bamunara |
| Address: | Vill & P.O. Bamunara, Plot No. 1108, JL No.58, K H No. 1586, P.S. Kanksa, Bamunara-713212, West Bengal |
| RTGS/NEFT IFS Code: | HDFC0003185 |
| MICR Code: | 713240204 |
| Branch Code: | 03185 |
Registration Form
International Conference on Machine Intelligence and Network Data Security (MINDS) 2026
Keynote Speaker
Prof. (Dr.) Subrata Nandi
Professor, CSE, NIT Durgapur
Prof. (Dr.) Debanjan Sadhya
Assistant Professor, CSE, IIIT Gwalior
Important Dates
| Call for Papers | 15th May 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 31st July 2026 |
| Final Notification of Acceptance | 5th October 2026 |
| Date of Registration | 6th -14th October 2026 |
| Date of Registration (Late) | 30th September 2026 |
| Camera Ready Submission | 20th October 2026 |
| Pre-Events | 17th & 18th November 2026 |
| Date of Conference | 19th & 20th November 2026 |
