| Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) |
| Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), established in 1968, is a premier national organization committed to enhancing the quality of technical education in India. With over 1,30,000 teacher members and more than 5,00,000 student members, ISTE fosters innovation, research, and professional development in engineering, technology, and applied sciences. Major institutions with ISTE chapters include IITs, NITs, IISc, and numerous leading engineering and technical colleges across India. |
| ISTE Annual Convention @ Vidya Academy of Science & Technology |
| Vidya Academy of Science & Technology is delighted to extend a warm and cordial invitation to all members of the academic community to participate in the forthcoming 36th ISTE Kerala Section State Convention & National Seminar on AI as an Accelerator to SDGs: Pathways and Possibilities to be held on our campus. This distinguished event serves as a vibrant platform uniting educators, researchers, industry leaders, and student innovators to explore emerging trends, exchange best practices, and promote meaningful knowledge sharing in engineering and technology education to be held on our campus. This distinguished event serves as a vibrant platform uniting educators, researchers, industry leaders, and student innovators to explore emerging trends, exchange best practices, and promote meaningful knowledge sharing in engineering and technology education |
| Event |
36th ISTE Kerala Section State Convention & National Seminar on AI as an Accelerator to SDGs: Pathways and Possibilities |
| Date |
17 January 2026 |
| Venue |
Vidya Academy of Science & Technology |
This significant academic event will bring together educators, researchers, professionals, and students to explore cutting-edge innovations in Artificial Intelligence that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The seminar will feature a range of sub-themes, including AI-enhanced pedagogical models for transformative education, AI applications for environmental sustainability, AI-driven solutions for social and economic development, AI for green engineering and sustainable industry practices, and the ethical, legal, and policy dimensions of responsible AI adoption. These discussions aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and inspire impactful solutions for a sustainable future. |
| Vidya is honored to serve as the host institution for this year’s convention, and we look forward to welcoming delegates from various ISTE chapters across the country. The event reflects our continued commitment to academic excellence, professional development, and meaningful contributions to the engineering education ecosystem |
Dates to Remember
| Submission of abstract |
19 December 2025 |
| Acceptance of abstract |
27 December 2025 |
| Submission of full paper |
31 December 2025 |
| Acceptance of full paper |
07 January 2026 |
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Soft copies of papers should be submitted to: iste@vidyaacademy.ac.in
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| ISTE VAST Organizing Committee is headed by Dr.Sunitha C (Principal VAST, Chairman ISTE VAST) with Mr Sarath Babu Ramachandran (Secretary, ISTE VAST, Asst Prof – Sel. Grade, ME Dept) serving as Organizing Secretary |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending a cordial welcome to all educators, researchers, professionals, and students to witness the grand celebration of the ISTE Kerala Section State Convention and explore innovations in Artificial Intelligence aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals !!! |
