MET Institute of Computer Science in collaboration with ICTACADEMY Commenced the International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Computing, Intelligent Systems and Management (ICETCISM 2026) on 26th June 2026.

The Inauguration was held with the timeless tradition of the ceremonial lamp lighting in the presence of Dr. Omprakash Mandge, Principal I/C, MET ICS, Chief Guest, Mr. Biren Parekh, Director, CRISIL, Keynote Speaker Mr. Amol Suroshe, Programme Director, CDAC; Dr. Mohammed K Akhtar, Founder & CEO, AITekNix Center of Excellence; Dr. Arun Raaza, Founder, Arcomm; MET ICS Faculty & Students.

As the lamp was lit, it marked the beginning of an inspiring journey of research, collaboration, and technological advancement.

During the conference, MET Institute of Computer Science welcomed Chief Guest, Mr. Biren Parekh, Director, CRISIL; Keynote Speaker Mr. Amol Suroshe, Programme Director, CDAC; Dr. Mohammed K Akhtar, Founder & CEO, AITekNix Center of Excellence; and Dr. Arun Raaza, Founder, Arcomm.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Parekh spoke on the rapidly evolving world of emerging technologies, urging students to step beyond the boundaries of the classroom, stay curious, and continuously upskill to remain future-ready in a fast-changing industry landscape. In the keynote session, Mr. Suroshe explored Cybersecurity and AI, highlighting the growing significance of secure, responsible AI adoption in today's digital-first world and the critical role today's students will play as the next generation of technology leaders. Their inspiring addresses encouraged participants to think beyond convention, foster innovation through research, and collaborate to build technology-driven solutions for tomorrow.

Dr. Mohammed K. Akhtar explored how Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed as a force for empowerment rather than mere automation. He highlighted AI-driven approaches to bridging digital divides and enabling inclusive access to opportunity, urging researchers to design AI solutions that are accessible and ethical. Dr. Raaza showcased the power of AIoT (Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things) through real-world projects and live demonstrations. He presented solutions combining AI and IoT to address community needs, taking the audience from concept to deployment and underscoring how AIoT can deliver measurable, on-ground social impact. Together, their sessions inspired participants to build technology with purpose—combining innovation, ethics, and real-world application to shape a smarter, more inclusive future.

ICETCISM 2026 witnessed the formal release of its Conference Proceedings (ISBN: 978-93-5813-826-9), unveiled by the distinguished dignitaries. The Conference proceedings stand as a testament to the rigorous research and intellectual effort invested by delegates from across institutions, bringing together original papers that explore emerging trends in computing, intelligent systems, and management.
This milestone not only marks the culmination of months of submission, review, and refinement, but also reflects MET Institute of Computer Science's continued commitment to nurturing a strong research culture — one that encourages scholars, academicians, and budding researchers alike to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of technology and innovation.

On Day 1, ICETCISM 2026 witnessed three parallel tracks with insightful paper presentations, spanning a wide spectrum of contemporary research areas in computing and intelligent systems.

Track 1 — AI Cognition, Human-Computer Interaction & Intelligent Systems featured 8 papers presented online, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, and human-centric system design.

Track 2 — Data Intelligence, Mental Health Tech & Sustainable Computing brought together 11 papers presented offline, with researchers presenting work at the crossroads of data-driven intelligence, technology for mental well-being, and sustainability in computing.

Track 3 — Smart Cities, IoT & AI-Driven Environmental Systems saw 11 papers presented, focusing on the role of IoT, AI, and intelligent systems in building smarter, more sustainable urban environments.

Together, these three tracks reflected the research engagement at ICETCISM 2026, with delegates presenting original work that addressed some of today's societal challenges.

On the Day 2 of ICETCISM 202 two parallel technical tracks were online, alongside an engaging keynote address that set the tone for the day.

The day's proceedings were enriched by a keynote address at the start from Mr. Sharath Babu Thirunagari, Fractional CTO and Strategic Advisor, who shared valuable insights on Edge AI and Enterprise Intelligence, exploring how organisations can harness intelligence at the edge to drive faster, smarter, and more scalable enterprise decision-making.

Track 4 — Computer Vision, Deep Learning & Multimodal AI saw 8 papers presented online, with researchers showcasing work at the forefront of visual intelligence, deep neural architectures, and multimodal learning systems that integrate vision, language, and other data modalities.

Track 5 — Intelligent Security, Personalisation & Edge AI Applications featured 9 papers presented online, bringing together research on adaptive security systems, personalised intelligent applications, and the growing role of edge AI in real-world deployments.

Day 2 reflected the depth and forward-looking spirit of ICETCISM 2026, with delegates and speakers engaging in meaningful dialogue on the technologies shaping tomorrow's intelligent systems.

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