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Special Sessions

Special Sessions at ICSIAIML 2026 provide a focused platform for discussing emerging topics, novel research directions, and innovative applications in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for sustainability. These sessions complement the main tracks and enable deep engagement within specialized communities.

Researchers, academicians, and industry experts are invited to propose and organize Special Sessions aligned with the conference theme.

Special Sessions

  • Promote focused discussion on emerging and interdisciplinary topics
  • Encourage collaboration among researchers and practitioners
  • Provide visibility to niche and high-impact research areas
  • Strengthen academic–industry–policy dialogue in sustainable AI

Under Track 1: AI & ML Foundations

  • Explainable and Trustworthy AI
  • Green and Energy-Efficient AI
  • Federated and Privacy-Preserving ML
  • Foundation Models and LLMs for Sustainability

Under Track 2: AI for Environment & Sustainable Development

  • AI for Climate Change Modeling
  • Geospatial AI & Remote Sensing
  • AI for Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Smart Water and Resource Management

Under Track 3: AI for Smart & Sustainable Systems

  • AI for Smart Cities
  • Digital Twins for Sustainable Infrastructure
  • AI in Sustainable Manufacturing (Industry 4.0/5.0)
  • Intelligent Green Mobility Systems

Under Track 4: AI for Society, Healthcare & Agriculture

  • AI in Healthcare for Low-Resource Settings
  • Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming
  • AI for Public Health and Epidemic Forecasting
  • AI for Social Good and Inclusive Development

(Proposals beyond these themes are also welcome if aligned with conference goals.)

  • Minimum 10 accepted and registered papers per session
  • Each presentation: 15 minutes (including Q&A)
  • Maximum 4 organizers per session
  • Organizers may nominate a Session Chair and Co-Chair

Honorarium:
Session organizers receive 10% of the total registration amount collected from papers in their session (Applicable when minimum 10 papers are registered and presented.)

Send your proposal via email to: vu_conf@vupune.ac.in Include:
  • Special Session Title
  • Brief description (2–3 lines)
  • Covered topics
  • Organizer details (name, affiliation, email)

  • Proposals are reviewed by the Conference Chairs and TPC
  • Decision will be communicated within one week
  • Accepted sessions will be listed on the website
  • If fewer than 10 papers are received, submissions will be moved to regular tracks
  • Authors must select the correct Special Session track during submission

  • Showcase your research community
  • Build international collaborations
  • Increase visibility and citations
  • Lead discussions in your domain
  • Contribute to global sustainability research

Important Notes

  • Authors submitting papers for any of the proposed special sessions should mention in the paper header the special session number and name while submitting the paper. A dedicated track is created for each special session in the CMT, authors submitting papers to any of the special sessions are requested to choose the respective tracks for submitting their papers for the corresponding special sessions. Special Session organizers are requested to communicate the same to their authors while doing publicity for their session.