GSFC University

Organizes

2nd International Conference on
Intelligent Computing for
Multidisciplinary Challenges

ICMC-2026

February 19–20, 2026 – Vadodara, Gujarat, India


Submissions Open – Call for Papers
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About the Conference

The 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Computing for Multidisciplinary Challenges (ICMC-2026) at GSFC University, brings together leading researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to advance the field of intelligent computing. The conference focuses on innovative computational methods, intelligent systems, and data-driven solutions to address complex problems across diverse disciplines.

ICMC-2026 will provide a vibrant platform for sharing breakthroughs, engaging in insightful discussions, and shaping the future of intelligent systems across sectors such as healthcare, environmental sustainability, predictive analytics, and decision support.

The proceedings of the conference will be submitted for publication in the Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series of Springer [SCOPUS Indexed].

The Microsoft CMT service will be 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.


WHERE

The conference will be hosted in offline mode
(Online presentations will be permitted exclusively for foreign authors and a limited number of Indian authors who submit a genuine request).
GSFC University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

WHEN

Thursday – Friday
February 19–20, 2026

About GSFC University

GSFC University, recognized under the Gujarat Private University Act 2014, is backed by the legacy of Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. The university nurtures knowledge with strong industrial collaboration, hands-on training, and a commitment to sustainable innovation. Rooted in the philosophy of "Buddhi Gyanen Shudhayanti", it fosters holistic growth through intellect and compassion.

Keynote Speakers

International Speaker

[Confirmation Awaited]

National Speaker

[Confirmation Awaited]

Invited Talks

International Speaker

[Confirmation Awaited]

National Speaker

[Confirmation Awaited]

Call For Papers

We invite researchers and professionals to contribute their original work that advances the field of AI and intelligent systems. This year's conference will focus on cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning applications, and intelligent systems for healthcare and environmental sustainability. The topics covered (but are not limited to) in the conference are enlisted below.

TRACK 1

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Applications

  • Deep Learning Architectures (CNN, RNN, Transformers)
  • Reinforcement Learning and Decision-Making Systems
  • Explainable AI and Model Interpretability
  • AI for Predictive Analytics and Forecasting
  • Generative AI (GANs, Diffusion Models)
  • AI in Real-Time and Embedded Systems
  • Transfer Learning and Few-Shot Learning
  • Federated and Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
  • Applications of AI and ML Techniques
TRACK 2

Intelligent Systems for Healthcare and Environmental Sustainability

  • AI for Medical Imaging and Disease Diagnosis
  • Predictive Modeling for Public Health and Epidemics
  • IoT and Sensor-Based Health Monitoring Systems
  • Smart Environmental Monitoring (Air, Water, Soil)
  • Machine Learning for Climate Change and Weather Prediction
  • Remote Sensing and Image Analysis for Agriculture
  • AI in Waste Management and Sustainable Practices
  • Edge and Cloud Computing in Smart Healthcare Systems
  • AI in Biomedical Image Processing and Mental Healthcare

Authors Guidelines

Ethical Responsibilities

Ethical Responsibilities All authors must comply with Springer ethical standards, as detailed in Springer Code of Conduct . Please read all of the sections of this Code carefully and make sure that your paper complies with them. In addition, authors are instructed to read the following documents for complete authors guidelines.
Instructions for Chapter Authors

Preparation of Your Manuscript

Your contribution may be prepared in LaTeX or Microsoft Word. Please use the following templates provided on the authors' page .
LaTeX2e Proceedings Templates
Microsoft Word Proceedings Templates
Microsoft Word 2003 Proceedings Templates
Springer encourages authors to include their ORCIDs in their papers. Another feature Springer now offers is the inclusion of embedded videos in proceedings papers. Springer's proceedings LaTeX templates are available in Overleaf . Overleaf is an open-source online real-time collaborative LaTeX editor used for writing, editing and publishing scientific documents.

Length of Manuscript

The most common types of papers accepted for publication are full papers (12-15+ pages) and short papers (<12 pages), formatted in Springer Template, where a page constitutes 300-400 words. We only wish to publish papers of significant scientific content. Very short papers (<6 pages) are not allowed.

License-to-Publish Form

You will have to send us the signed copy of License-to-Publish form as a scanned PDF, after the acceptance of your manuscript. The corresponding author (one per paper), who must match the corresponding author marked in the header of the paper, must have the full right, power, and authority to sign the agreement on behalf of all of the authors of a particular paper, and accepts responsibility for releasing this material on their behalf. Digital signatures are not acceptable. The corresponding author should be available to check the paper before it is published. Please note that once a paper has been delivered to Springer, changes relating to the authorship of the paper cannot be made. Authors’ names cannot be added or deleted, their order cannot be changed, and the corresponding author cannot be altered. The corresponding author signing the copyright form should match the corresponding author marked on the paper.
CCIS License to Publish form

Manuscript Submission and Publication

Submission

Kindly submit your manuscript through the provided Microsoft CMT system link.Submissions via email will not be accepted.

The Microsoft CMT service will be 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.

Abstracting/Indexing of CCIS Springer

CCIS is abstracted/indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for the inclusion in ISI Proceedings.

Publication

The proposal to publish the proceedings of ICMC’26 has been approved by Springer’s Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. All accepted and registered papers from ICMC’26 will be submitted for publication in the CCIS series by Springer.
Springer CCIS

Publication Partner

Springer CCIS Scopus

Important Dates

Details Date
Full Length Paper Submission Deadline October 1, 2025
Acceptance Full Length Paper December 15, 2025
Camera - Ready Submission January 15, 2026
Registration January 15, 2026
Conference February 19–20, 2026

Registration & Publication Fees

Categories Fees*
Students/Research Scholars/ Academicians INR 7,000
Industry Delegates INR 10,000
Authors, outside India (by Affiliation) USD 250
Attendee / Co-author INR 1,000
Attendee / Co-author, outside India (by Affiliation) USD 150
*All the above fees are inclusive of 18% GST

Note:

  • It is mandatory that one author of an accepted paper has to make registration in order to make the paper appear in the Technical Program and be included in the Conference Proceedings.
  • Registration fee of a paper will be decided on the basis of the country of the first author's affiliation.
  • There are no other charges from our side. Bank transaction charges will be applicable in addition to the registration fee.
  • To avoid wastage of time, only one author will be allowed to present the paper and the presenter will be entitled to receive a certificate of presentation. All other authors of the paper may attend the online presentation session without any extra charges and certificates will be provided to all.
  • The authors are suggested to check their credentials before paying the registration fee and save the bank payment receipt.
  • After paying the registration fee, the bank payment receipt is required to be submitted within two days of the payment through a Google Form. Link will be provided through Email after acceptance of the paper.
  • Registration fee must be paid by wire transfer/online mode. Cash, demand draft, or cheque will not be accepted.
  • The authors are required to mention the Paper ID in the purpose or remark field while doing the payment.
  • The request for refunding the registration fee will not be considered in any case.

Call For Reviewers

Faculty members, researchers, and industry professionals interested in joining as reviewers are invited to fill out the following Google Form . Eligibility for reviewers requires either a completed or ongoing Ph.D Each reviewer will be awarded a Certificate of Reviewer.

Past Conference

https://icon-ai-smt.gsfcuni.edu.in/
Past Conference Image

Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) – Volume [To be assigned]
Interdisciplinary Horizons: Integrating AI in Science, Management, and Technology
First International Conference, ICON-AI-SMT'25, Vadodara, India, February 20–21, 2025
Proceedings Editors
Prof. G. R Sinha, Prof. Varun Bajaj, Dr. Silvia Liberata Ullo, Prof. Humaira Nisar, Prof. C P Fan
[Publisher link – to be updated]

Venue

GSFC University, Vigyan Bhavan, P. O, Fertilizer Nagar, Vigyan Bhavan, Vadodara - 391750, Gujarat, India

Contact Us

Dr. Jahanvi Bansal

+91 97176 66515
jahanvi.bansal@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Dr. Priya Goel

+91 73009 37100
priya.goel@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Ms. Swati Saxena

+91 9825177310
swati.saxena@gsfcuniversity.ac.in