About the Conference
Sustainability-Oriented Learning for a Viable Earth (SOLVE 2026) aims
to provide a global platform for academicians, researchers, and
industry professionals to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and
collaborate on sustainable practices across interdisciplinary domains.
Sustainability is no longer a choice—it is a necessity for ensuring
the survival and well-being of future generations. The conference
seeks to bridge the gap between scientific innovation, industrial
practices, and policy frameworks by bringing together diverse
stakeholders from engineering, science, technology, management, and
social sciences.
Conference Focus: Exploring solutions to
environmental, social, and technological challenges that will enable a
viable planet through practical, solution-oriented approaches
addressing climate change, energy transition, sustainable
infrastructure, pollution control, and resource management.
Target Participants
Researchers, faculty members, students, industry experts, and
policymakers from various disciplines.
Organizers
Organized By
Vignan Institute of Technology and Management (VITAM), Berhampur
Supported By
University of Johannesburg, Vizag Steel Plant, Tata Consulting
Engineers Ltd., IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, NIT Raipur, IIMM
Vizag, MITS Deemed to be University
Leadership
Chief Patrons: Dr. Govinda Rajulu Kosireddy
(Chairman, VITAM) and Dr. MBNV Prasad (Secretary, VITAM)
Patron: Dr. Gudivada Eswara Rao (Principal, VITAM),
Dr. PC Dash (Joint Secretary, VITAM) and Dr. L Kameswar Rao
(Treasurer, VITAM)
Convenor: Dr. Suryamani Behera (Head, Department of
Civil Engineering)
National Advisory Committee
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Dr. Anil Midathada, Asst. Prof., Higher Colleges
of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Mrutyunjaya Panda, Professor, Computer
Science & Applications, Utkal University, BBSR
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Dr. Debalina Ghosh , Associate Prof., School of
Electrical and Computer Sciences IIT BBSR
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Dr. Ratnakar Dash, Associate Prof., NIT Rourkela
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Professor,
Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India
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Dr. Anjaneyula Reddy, Sr. Information Scientist,
Procter & Gamble
- More members to be added
Conference Themes
A. Sustainable Energy & Resources
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Renewable energy solutions: solar, wind, bioenergy, and hybrid
systems
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Energy efficiency strategies for industries and smart cities
- Intelligent energy systems: smart grids and energy storage
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Sustainable water resource management and wastewater treatment
B. Sustainable Infrastructure, Construction & Machines
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Green building technologies and sustainable construction materials
- Resilient and climate-adaptive infrastructure
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Innovative construction: low-carbon concrete, geopolymer, 3D
printing
- Smart materials and hybrid structural systems
- Recycling and reuse of construction waste
- Energy-efficient manufacturing and additive manufacturing
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Sustainable transportation: electric vehicles and alternative
fuels
C. Environmental Sustainability
- Advanced pollution control technologies
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions
- Urban greening and ecosystem restoration
- Circular economy models for waste minimization
D. Technology & Innovation for Sustainability
- AI, IoT, and digital twins for infrastructure optimization
- Intelligent transport systems and sustainable mobility
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability analytics
- Sustainable product development and smart manufacturing
E. Management, Policy & Education
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Sustainability-driven leadership and strategic decision-making
- Environmental governance and climate financing
- Sustainability education in curricula
- Corporate social responsibility and ESG frameworks
F. Social & Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Community-led sustainability initiatives
- Behavioural interventions for sustainable living
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Ethical and cultural integration for sustainability transitions
- International partnerships for achieving SDGs
Call for Papers
Accepted Paper Types
Research Papers
Review Papers
Case Studies
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract (Word or PDF format): 250-300 words
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Full Paper (Word or PDF format): 5-8 pages
(including references, tables, and figures)
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Abstract Template:
Download Template
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Full Paper Template:
Download Template
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Author must ensure that their submission are orginial and free
from plagiarism.
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The similarity index should be less than 20%.
Publications & Indexing
All accepted and presented papers will be published in conference
proceedings with an ISBN and DOI, indexed in Google Scholar and
other reputed databases.
Important Dates
Conference Dates
26-28 February 2026
Abstract Submission
31 December 2025
Notification of Acceptance
10 January 2026
Full Paper Submission
31 January 2026
Registration Deadline
10 February 2026
Steps to Register and Submit Abstract/ Full-Length Paper
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Upload the Abstract in the prescribed format (You have to give all
the details in this section).
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Upon acceptance, an acceptance mail containing a unique conference
ID will be sent to you.
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Register for the conference using the unique conference ID and
provide the proof of Registration fee payment (Each participant must
complete a separate registration). The details to make the payment
are provided in the Payment section of the website.
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Upload the full-length paper in the prescribed format using the
unique conference ID.
Registration Fees
| Category |
Fee |
| Students (Indian) |
INR 3,000 |
| Faculty/Academicians (Indian) |
INR 4,000 |
| Industry Participants (Indian) |
INR 6,000 |
| International Participants |
USD 150 |
Fee Includes: Conference kit, meals, certificate, and
proceedings.
Keynote Speakers
| Name |
Designation |
Department |
Organization |
| Dr. Prasant Kumar Sahu |
Professor |
School of Electrical and Computer Sciences |
IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Dr. Bijayananda Patnaik |
Associate Professor |
Electronics & Telecom. Engineering |
NIT Raipur |
| Dr. Jitendra Kumar Rout |
Assistant Professor |
Computer Science & Engineering |
NIT Raipur |
| Dr. Subhajit Mondal |
Assistant Professor |
Civil Engineering |
NIT Rourkela |
| Mr. Asaman Prasad Patnaik |
Head Business Excellence |
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Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd. |
| Mr. G. H. Krishna Kumar |
Junior Manager |
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Vizag Steel |
| Dr. Rabi Narayan Padhi |
Professor of Practice |
MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) |
IIMM Vizag |
| Dr. Alok Kumar Samanta |
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow |
Engineering and Built Environment |
University of Johannesburg |
| Dr. K Chandrakant |
Assistant Professor |
Physics |
MITS Deemed to be University |
Venue & Travel Information
Conference Venue
Vignan Institute of Technology and Management (VITAM)
Berhampur, Odisha, India
Accommodation
On-campus hostel (available on request)
Nearby hotels available
Travel Information
By Train
Nearest Railway Station: Berhampur Railway Station (5 km)
By Air
Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
(180 km)
"Sustainability is not a choice, it's a responsibility."