It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the International Conference on AI Engineering and Innovation (AIEI 2026), Conference Record Number: 69164 and ISBN: 979-8-3315-6045-4, scheduled to be held on March 26–28, 2026 at the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India. This inaugural edition of AIEI marks a significant step toward advancing Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Innovations for societal and industrial transformation.
AIEI 2026 has been envisioned as a dynamic global platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and innovators to present original contributions and explore the latest in AI-driven systems and applications, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration and innovation.
This event is jointly organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India, and the USD Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, University of South Dakota, USA, in collaboration with IEEE, the IEEE Systems Council , the IEEE Kolkata Section, and the IEEE Student Branch, NIT Jamshedpur.
AIEI 2026 features keynote sessions, technical paper presentations, tutorials, industry sessions, and panel discussions across various AI domains—including healthcare, agriculture, energy, business, automation, education, defense, intelligent control, and smart systems. All registered and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore Digital Library for possible publication subject to fulfilling the IEEE eligibility criteria. Extended versions of ALL (100%) presented papers will be eligible for further review and possible publication in IEEE Security & Privacy Magazine.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all speakers, authors, reviewers, session chairs, volunteers, sponsors, and partnering institutions. We hope that AIEI 2026 will inspire collaborations and fuel innovations across the global AI ecosystem.
We look forward to your active participation and wish you a rewarding and memorable experience at AIEI 2026.