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Overview of the Conference

Chitkara University proudly announces the 6th edition of its flagship engineering conference — the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence driven Computing, Analytics and Networks (ICAN 2026) to be held on May 15 and 16, 2026 in hybrid mode. Building on the strong legacy of five successful editions of the International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks, ICAN 2026 is centered on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of computing systems, data-driven analytics, and intelligent networks. Today AI has become the backbone of the modern technology landscape that is powering innovation, automation and decision making across industries and offering endless opportunities in computing and data science.

ICAN 2026 aims to provide a premier forum for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss these opportunities, exchange ideas and deliberate on emerging challenges in AI driven systems.

  • The conference will feature state-of-the-art expert talks by leading AI researchers from academia and experienced AI practitioners from industry.
  • It will also offer a valuable platform for young researchers to present their high-quality and impactful research in the domains of AI driven computing, analytics, and networks.

Call For Extended Abstracts

ICAN 2026 invites students, research scholars, academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners to submit their high quality and original work in the domains of AI driven computing, analytics and networks.

The conference solicits extended abstracts from prospective authors at this stage. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026.

Authors of accepted and presented abstracts will be provided an opportunity to submit their full-length research articles for consideration in special issues of SN Computer Science journal and Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development (JTTSD). These Scopus indexed journals are published by Springer Nature.

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Submissions are due by March 31, 2026.

Submission Guidelines

Prospective authors are requested to visit the Submission Instructions page for detailed information on the extended abstract format, submission process, and publication opportunities.

Submission Guidelines

Prospective authors are requested to visit the Submission Instructions page for detailed information on the extended abstract format, submission process, and publication opportunities.

Publication Partner : Springer Nature

Important Updates

Abstract submissions are due by March 31, 2026.
Springer Nature is the publication partner.
Publication in special issues of SN Computer Science journal and Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development (JTTSD).
Abstract submissions are due by March 31, 2026.
Springer Nature is the publication partner.
Publication in special issues of SN Computer Science journal and Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development (JTTSD).

Important Dates/Timeline

Event Dates
Submission of Extended Abstracts by March 31, 2026
Notification of Decision on Extended Abstracts by April 20, 2026
Author Registration Deadline April 27, 2026
Conference Dates May 15-16, 2026
Submission for Full Paper on the Journal Portal by May 31, 2026
Submission of Extended Abstracts by
March 31, 2026
Notification of Decision on Extended Abstracts by
April 20, 2026
Author Registration Deadline
April 27, 2026
Conference Dates
May 15-16, 2026
Submission for Full Paper on the Journal Portal by
May 31, 2026

Hybrid Mode Participation Policy

ICAN 2026 encourages all prospective authors to participate in the conference in physical mode. However, to ensure inclusivity and wider participation, online presentation will be permitted for authors affiliated with institutions located more than 500 km from the conference venue.

Contact Us

For queries regarding ICAN 2026, please feel free to contact us.

Email ID: cse-can@chitkara.edu.in
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Chitkara University (Punjab)
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway - Punjab 140401
[About 30 Kms from the city of Chandigarh]
[About 25 Kms from Chandigarh Airport (IXC)]

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