Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings from Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT), India!
We are pleased to announce that the International Relations Office of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) with the support of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India organizes the International Seminar on 25-27 March 2026 on the theme “Digital Dreamscapes: Youth Navigating AI, Creativity & Virtual Expression” having a special focus on the leveraging AI and emerging tech to reimagine performing arts, architecture, and content creation with ethical foresight.
The main objective of this international seminar is to provide Indian youth with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and international research, and to equip them with perspectives on themes relevant to their context, thereby enhancing their knowledge and confidence to articulate their views at international forums.
We kindly request you to circulate the attached brochure among the faculty members, research scholars and students and encourage them to participate.
Eligibility:
Open to researchers, scholars, and practitioners from India and abroad who possess relevant thematic expertise (below 35 years of age).
Funding Support:
1.International and domestic airfare for speakers and paper presenters (Shortest route economy class airfare subject to submission of an air ticket, boarding pass, passport copy and a visa copy).
2.Accommodation arrangements on a twin-sharing basis for participants in the university guesthouse subject to availability, hotels in Vellore and students' hostels at VIT Campus, subject to availability.
3.Local transportation (A/C Second Class train fare, subject to submission of actual two-way train ticket) and airport transfers. (Local transport from the place of stay to the university as per actual costs incurred for public transport and shared taxi)
4.Meal arrangements ( Breakfast, Working lunch & Networking Dinner)
5.Event logistics
6.No DA will be provided to the participants.
Submission & Selection Process:
- Interested applicants are invited to submit abstracts and concise research summaries aligned with the seminar theme.
- All submissions will undergo academic review by an expert committee constituted by the Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT).
- Selected participants will be invited to present their papers during the seminar sessions.
Important Dates:
- Registration & Abstract Submission Link: https://forms.gle/Ko9Kht131HZ1T3hTA
- Last Date of Registration: 30th January 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 10th February 2026
- Full Research Paper Submission Deadline: 15th February 2026
- International Seminar / Paper Presentation Dates: March 25-27, 2026
- Email for queries:
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