JNANA VAANI AI Conference 2026

About the conference

The conference brings together faculty members, research scholars and eligible participants from AICTE-approved institutions to explore artificial intelligence through Kannada and English. The programme features nine invited expert talks from industry and academia.

Venue

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering (JNNCE)
Navule, Shivamogga, Karnataka – 577204

Participation & publication

Free participation and presentation under the AICTE–VAANI Scheme 2026–27. Limited to 50 participants. Accepted papers will be published in ISBN Conference Proceedings.

Important dates

Paper submission deadline	30 November 2026
Notification of acceptance	14 December 2026
Camera-ready paper due	21 December 2026
Registration deadline	21 December 2026
Conference dates	7–8 January 2027

Conference tracks & themes

Environmental Resilience & Sustainable Ecosystems

AI in climate resilience, disaster management, water management and sustainable agriculture.

Social Equity, Healthcare & Human Development

AI in healthcare, personalized learning and algorithmic fairness.

Smart Governance & Resilient Infrastructure

AI in smart cities, circular economy and digital governance.

Next-Generation AI Foundations & Frontiers

Generative AI and LLMs, trustworthy AI, edge and on-device AI, privacy and security.

Registration & paper submission

Paper authors must complete both paths: submit the paper through Microsoft CMT and register through the official AICTE ATAL portal. Participation and presentation are free; seats are limited.

Path A · Paper authors

Prepare your paper in Kannada or English using the paper template.
Follow the author guidelines. Similarity must be strictly below 15%, following COPE guidelines.
Submit through Microsoft CMT: JVAC2027.

Open submission portal ↗

Path B · All participants & authors

Log in or sign up on the AICTE ATAL portal and complete your participant profile.
Go to FDPs, choose VAANI and filter for January 2027.
Find application ID 2057500098, or search for JNNCE, Shivamogga.
Upload your institution-issued NOC using the template below.
Verify your details and submit your application.

Open registration portal ↗