Fifth National Seminar on

Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics

CIDA 2026

( Under PM - USHA SCHEME )

28th February – Pre-Seminar Workshop

2nd– 3rd March, 2026 – Seminar

EMS Seminar Complex, University of Calicut

Objectives

The landscape of computational intelligence and data analytics is rapidly evolving, embracing cutting-edge trends such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, swarm intelligence, and explainable AI. These advancements are driving transformative changes across diverse sectors, from autonomous systems and smart healthcare to climate modelling and financial analytics. The integration of computational intelligence with big data technologies, edge computing, and cloud ecosystems is further unlocking unprecedented possibilities, enabling real-time decision-making and predictive insights at scale. As these trends converge, computational intelligence is redefining the boundaries of innovation and addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

In parallel, the exponential growth of data generation—ranging from terabytes to petabytes and beyond—has revolutionized numerous scientific and commercial domains. Fields like social media, electronic health records, genomic studies, astronomical surveys, and streaming data are producing vast amounts of heterogeneous, high-velocity, and complex datasets. This phenomenon, collectively referred to as Big Data, presents significant challenges in terms of data management, integration, and analytics. Addressing issues such as timeliness, privacy, and multimodal data fusion requires innovative approaches that transcend traditional database and storage models.


CIDA 2026 aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and industry experts to exchange ideas, share groundbreaking research, and foster collaborations in the fields of Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics. This premier interdisciplinary platform will focus on:-

Exploring cutting-edge advancements in Computational Intelligence and Big Data Analytics.

Promoting thought leadership through keynote lectures by eminent scientists and industry visionaries.

Showcasing pioneering research through technical paper presentation sessions.

Facilitating collaborative opportunities via discussion-oriented sessions and networking breaks.

The seminar aspires to inspire innovation, address contemporary challenges, and illuminate pathways for future breakthroughs in computational intelligence and data analytics. With a diverse range of sessions and expert insights, CIDA 2026 will serve as a hub for knowledge exchange and a catalyst for transformative progress.

Target Audience :

PG Students, Research Scholars, Faculty members, Industry Professionals working in the area of Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics.

Programme Schedule
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Opening Session Speakers

Prof. (Dr.) Denoj Sebastian
Registrar
University of Calicut
Prof. (Dr.) P. Raveendran
Vice Chancellor
University of Calicut
Prof. Saji Gopinath
Vice Chancellor
Digital University of Kerala
Prof.(Dr.) Sunoj Kumar P
Controller of Examinations
University of Calicut

Confirmed Speakers

Associate Professor, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Queen's University Belfast, UK
Topic: Is AI Sustainable?
 
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Palakkad.
Topic: Towards Autonomous Robots: Perception, Decision, and Control
 
Associate Professor, Data Science
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad.
Topic: Deep learning-driving the modern AI revolution
 
Enterprise Architect, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Cochin
Topic : Beyond the Hype - How AI is Built, Scaled and Deployed in Industry
 
Professor, Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
Topic : Generative AI Models - A Probabilistic Overview
 
Principal Data Scientist at Quiklytics, Bengaluru, Visiting Professor at IBS (ICFAI Business School), Bengaluru.
Topic: Riding the AI Tiger - Responsible Use of a Transformative Technology.
 
Director,
Aonz AI Technosys Solutions Private Limited, Cochin.
Title: Model Context Protocol (MCP): The USB-C for AI Systems
 
Assistant Professor (in Machine Learning), School of Psychology, Centre for Innovation in Mental Health, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Topic: A Critical Look at Bias in Large-scale AI Models.
 
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Portsmouth, UK
Topic: AI Generated Images: Detection, Challenges and the Notion of Algorithmic Fairness.
 

One day Hands-on Pre-Seminar Workshop

Topic : Agentic AI : Building Agentic Workflows and Multi Agent Systems

28-02-2026 (9.30AM - 4.30PM)


Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer Science,
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) (On Academic Leave)
At Present: Principal AI Architect, Laennec AI India Pvt. Ltd

14th February 2026

Full Paper Deadline

21st February 2026

Acceptance Notification

26th February 2026

Camera ready

27th February 2026

Registration Deadline

28th February 2026

Pre-Seminar workshop

2nd & 3rd March 2026

Seminar Dates

Registration

Thrust Areas

AI and Soft computing techniques

Pattern Recognition

Speech and Signal Processing

Digital Image/Video Processing

Digital forensics

Medical Image Processing

Human Computer Interaction

Natural Language Processing

Big Data Technologies

Machine Learning and Data Mining

Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

Natural Language Processing and Mining

Probabilistic Modeling, Time Series Analysis

Fuzzy Sets, Rough Sets, Genetic Algorithms

Evolutionary Computing

Non-linear Dynamics

Social Media Analytics

Sentiment Analysis and Emotion Mining

Predictive Modeling and Forecasting

Visualization, Virtual reality and Augmented reality

Cryptography and network security

Wireless sensor networks

Bioinformatics

IoT, Cloud, GIS and Block Chain Applications

Mobile Computing, Robotics

Target Audience

The Seminar welcomes participation and presentation of faculty members, researchers, industrial professionals and students of Computer Science/Engineering/Application, IT, Mathematics and Statistics.

Pre-Seminar Workshop
  • PG/PhD Students: ₹200/-
  • Faculty Members: ₹500/-
  • Industry Professionals: ₹1000/-
Seminar Registration
  • PG/PhD Students: ₹200/-
  • Faculty Members: ₹500/-
  • Industry Professionals: ₹1000/-
Bank Details
  • Bank: SBI, Calicut University Branch
  • Account Name: Seminar Coordinator CIDA 2026
  • Account No: 44931605659
  • Type: Current Account
  • IFSC: SBIN0070200
Seminar Registration

Submit Paper

Original research papers, survey papers, case studies and academic or scholarly articles to extended versions of previously published papers are invited to be presented in the Seminar. The papers should be organized so as to accommodate abstract, introduction, state-of-the-art, objective, used methodology, obtained results, and references. Submitted papers should be original and contain contributions of theoretical, experimental or application nature, or be unique experience reports. All the accepted papers will be published in the Seminar proceedings.


Format of Submission

Papers must be submitted within the stipulated time and electronic submission in PDF is required. The page limit for a full-length paper is 6 pages and IEEE format.

IEEE standard paper format is to be followed.
Page size : A4
No. of columns/page: 2 spacing 4.22mm
Title: 24 pt regular
Author : 11pt regular
Abstract : 9pt bold
Section Heading : 10 pt caps
Subheading : 10 pt italic
Paragraph : 10 pt regular
Line spacing : single
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How to Reach

Railway Station Kozhikode Railway Station to University of Calicut: 45 min (20.5 km) via NH17

KSRTC Stand Kozhikode Ksrtc Bus Stand to University of Calicut: 50 min (24 km) Via NH17

Calicut International Airport Calicut International Airport to University of Calicut: 20 min (10.9 km) via Pallikkal Bazar - Airport Road and Kakkanchery-Kottappuram Road

Seminar Coordinator

Dr. Lajish V L
Associate Professor,
Department of Computer Science

Seminar Chair

Dr. Manjula K A
Head of Department,
Department of Computer Science

Contact

Department of Computer Science
University of Calicut,
Kerala-673635, India
Phone : 0494-240 7422/7325
E- mail : cidalab@uoc.ac.in