Prayagraj: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, is organizing the second edition of the International Conference on Next-Generation Networks and Deployable Artificial Intelligence (NGNDAI-2026) from September 24th to 26th, 2026. The three-day event brings together researchers, industry leaders, and academicians to discuss cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, 5G/6G communication, IoT, and intelligent networks.
With a strong focus on bridging academia and industry, the conference aims to promote innovation, address emerging challenges, and pave the way for future research collaborations. Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Singh (Director, IIIT Bhopal) will preside as the Guest of Honour at the inaugural ceremony of the three-day conference commencing on 24 September 2026. The event is led by Prof. M. M. Gore & Prof. Neeraj Tyagi (General Chair), Prof. Mayank Pandey (Organizing Chair), and Dr. Deepak Gupta (Organizing Secretary). It is sponsored by the central government research organizations, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the state government research organization, Council of Science and Technology UP (UPCST), as well as industry partners, HP, D-Link, Central Bank of India and FORTINET.
NGNDAI-2025 has drawn significant global participation with 815 papers submitted, of which 150 were accepted and 136 registered. The conference will feature 27 technical sessions dedicated to research presentations across diverse themes in AI and communication technologies. In addition, it will host seven distinguished keynote speakers: Prof. P. N. Suganthan (Qatar University, Qatar), Prof. Girija Chetty (University of Canberra, Australia), Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Singh (Director, IIIT Bhopal), Prof. Abhishek Srivastava (IIT Indore), Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma (ERS, HCLTech), Prof. Deo Prakash Vidyarthi (JNU, New Delhi), and Mr. Anurag Pandey (HCLTech, Noida). The conference will also feature two industry sessions, delivered by Mr. Sudhanshu Ojha (D-Link India) and Mr. Pankaj Singh (Fortinet). All accepted papers will be published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) in three volumes, ensuring global dissemination. By providing a vibrant platform for students, scholars, and industry practitioners, NGNDAI-2026 is set to redefine the future of intelligent systems and next-generation communication technologies.
