International Conference on
Innovations in Computer Science and Technology
(ICICST - 2026)
April-2026, CSIBER, Kolhapur, India
About The Event
The International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science and Technology (ICICST - 2026) aims to bring together researchers, academicians, professionals, and industry experts to exchange ideas, present research findings, and explore emerging trends in computing technologies that drive innovation, sustainability, and societal impact..
Where
Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research, (CSIBER), Kolhapur, India
When
Friday to Saturday
April 10 - 11, 2026
Call for Papers & Guidelines
Conference submission details, review process, and tracks
Technical Session Schedule
Detailed schedule for technical sessions will be released soon. The sessions will include keynote talks, paper presentations, and panel discussions across various conference tracks.
Call for Papers
Authors are invited to submit original research papers that align with the conference themes. Papers must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
The CMT Acknowledegment
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.
Paper Submission Guidelines
- Submission through Microsoft CMT.
- Double-blind peer review process.
- Plagiarism check via Turnitin.
- Acceptance rate: 30–35% for ensuring quality.
- Papers must follow the IEEE format.
- Maximum limit: 6–8 pages.
- PDF format only.
- Submit original and plagiarism-free work.
- Detailed Submission Guidelines
Initial Screening
- Formatting compliance check.
- Scope relevance evaluation.
- Preliminary plagiarism screening.
Review Process
- Double-blind peer review by domain experts.
- Quality, novelty, clarity, and contribution considered.
- Acceptance rate maintained at 30–35%.
- Authors must revise papers as per reviewers’ comments.
Revised Version Guidelines
- Revise your paper based on reviewers' comments.
- Reviewers' comments available on Microsoft CMT.
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Prepare a Response Sheet (file name: RS_PIDX.pdf) including:
- Reviewer’s comment
- Your response
- Changes made (with page/section reference)
- Acceptance based on overall quality and relevance.
Conference Tracks / Scope
| Track | Details |
|---|---|
| AI & Machine Learning | Human-Centric AI, Generative AI, Explainable AI |
| Data Science & Analytics | Big Data, Health Informatics, Data-driven Decisions |
| Cyber Security | Privacy, Digital Forensics, Secure Systems |
| Cloud, Edge & IoT | Smart Systems, Industry 4.0, Green Computing |
| Blockchain Technologies | Decentralized Systems, Secure Transactions |
| Computing for Sustainability | Climate Informatics, Energy-efficient Computing |
| Business Innovation | FinTech, Digital Transformation, Tech Entrepreneurship |
| Robotic Process Automation (RPA) | RPA Technologies, RPA Applications. |
Target Audience
- Researchers and academicians
- Industry professionals & innovators
- Doctoral scholars & postgraduate students
- Policy makers & sustainability practitioners
Publication Plan
Accepted and presented papers will be published in Springer’s Conference Proceedings (to be finalized). The proceedings will be indexed in Scopus.
Registration Details
| Participants | Early Registration till (2026, 10 March) |
Registrations After (2026, 10 March) |
Participations from Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delegates from Industry / Corporates | ₹12,000 | ₹15,000 | $200 |
| Academicians /Research Scholars | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 | $150 |
| Students | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 | $100 |
| Only Particiaption | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | $100 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Paper Submission | 2026, 21 February |
| Notification of Acceptance | 2026, 28 February |
| Last Date for Submission camera ready copy | 2026, 10 March |
| Last Date for Registration | 2026, 10 March |