Conference Events
Join us at ASPIRE 2026 to showcase your research, innovate, and test your knowledge. We offer a variety of events for students and professionals alike.
Paper Presentation
Present your research and innovative ideas to a panel of experts and peers.
Poster Presentation
Showcase your work through engaging visual communication.
Sustainability Hackathon
Innovate, collaborate, and build digital solutions for sustainability.
Prof. P.K. Karanth Memorial Quiz
Test your knowledge. Compete. Win!
Keynote Lectures & Publication
Featuring keynote lectures by invited Professors from IIT Hyderabad and BITS Pilani. Selected high-quality submissions may be invited for publication in conference proceedings (Elsevier Scopus) or partner journals after peer review.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers →🎤 Meet Our Distinguished Keynote Speakers
We are honoured to host two of the nation's leading minds at the intersection of process engineering, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
IIT Hyderabad
Prof. Kishalay Mitra
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering | IIT Hyderabad
Head, Global Optimization and Knowledge Unearthing Laboratory (GOKUL)
About the Speaker
Prof. Kishalay Mitra is a leading researcher at the forefront of process systems engineering, renowned for seamlessly blending classical engineering with cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence.
Key Contributions & Expertise
- Green Deep Learning & Renewable Energy: Develops computationally efficient "Green Deep Learning" frameworks and uses explainable AI (XAI) and Reinforcement Learning to maximize energy production in wind farms and design distributed wind-to-hydrogen systems.
- Sustainable Bioprocessing: Formulates techno-economic models that optimize bioenergy supply chains and green chemical processes, explicitly balancing industrial profitability with greenhouse gas reduction.
- Smart Surrogate Modelling: Pioneers data-driven surrogate models to optimize complex manufacturing processes (like polymer and steel production) and manages supply chain decision-making under uncertainty.
BITS Pilani
Prof. Rajiv Gupta
Senior Professor, Department of Civil Engineering | BITS Pilani
About the Speaker
Prof. Rajiv Gupta brings over 35 years of rich academic, research, and administrative experience. As a pioneer in integrating civil engineering with sustainable resource management, his work has a profound real-world impact.
Key Contributions & Expertise
- Sustainable Water Management: Awarded a prestigious $196,000 grant by the World Bank's Global Development Marketplace for implementing rural water management systems in Rajasthan.
- Green Infrastructure: A leading expert in passive solar architecture—designing energy-efficient buildings that minimize carbon footprints—and large-scale rainwater harvesting.
- AI & Urban Planning: Integrates Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Machine Learning, and GIS to solve complex environmental challenges, including predictive modelling for waterborne pathogens, urban spatial evolution, and epidemiological forecasting.
Join us at CHEMIGNITE 2026 to engage with these visionary leaders!
Register Now →Conference Themes
Submissions and discussions will revolve around the following key areas integrating digital intelligence and sustainability:
- Digital & AI-Driven Sustainability
- Renewable & Clean Energy
- Sustainability Research
- Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing
- Environmental Engineering & Climate Action
- Waste Management & Resource Recovery
- Green Buildings & Smart Infrastructure
- Green Synthesis and Manufacturing
Registration Fees
The following fee structure applies for the events:
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| IIChE Members | 300 |
| Other Students | 600 |
| PhD Students | 1000 |
| Faculty | 2000 |
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Important Dates & Venue
📅 Main Event Date
Thursday
⏰ Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026
Registration Deadline: 25 October 2026
📍 Venue
Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah Seminar Hall
Academic Block 2
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, Manipal