Chitkara University convenes ICAN 2026 with global AI participation
The 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence-driven Computing, Analytics & Networks (ICAN 2026), organised by Chitkara University in collaboration with Springer Nature, brought together researchers, academicians, scholars, and industry experts from across the world to discuss developments in Artificial Intelligence, computing, analytics, and sustainability.
The conference featured nearly 120 research paper presentations across 18 parallel technical sessions, alongside 26 virtual presentation sessions conducted during the event. Researchers and scholars from diverse domains presented work focused on AI-driven technologies and emerging innovations. The presentations were reviewed by 18 session chairs representing leading academic institutions, contributing to detailed technical evaluation and academic exchange.
The event included keynote and expert sessions by professionals from academia and industry. Dr. Sudatta Kar, VP & Head of Engineering, Capgemini Engineering, India, discussed the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence across industries and technology systems. Dr. Sudarsun Santhiappan, Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist, shared perspectives on the growing impact of AI on education and global innovation.
Sessions during the conference also examined the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and sustainability. Dr. Pao-Ann Hsiung, Director of the Research Center on AI and Sustainability, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, delivered a session titled “AI-based Law Enforcement in Smart Cities,” focusing on the use of AI in urban governance, waste management, cleanliness, and smart city operations. Another session, “The $100 Trillion Convergence: Energy, AI, and the Global Infrastructure Supercycle,” was presented by Kundan Das, Co-Founder of 4.0 SmartIndustry Advisory, who addressed energy consumption in AI-driven data centres and the need for sustainable infrastructure solutions.
The conference concluded with discussions on interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of research-led dialogue in advancing technological ecosystems. Best Paper Presentation awards were also announced for the technical sessions.
ICAN 2026 formed part of the university’s continuing academic engagement through research conferences that bring together scholars, researchers, and industry professionals working in Artificial Intelligence and related fields.
