Jamshedpur: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur successfully hosted the 7th International Conference on Advances in Distributed Computing and Machine Learning (ICADCML 2026) on January 15 and 16, reinforcing the institute’s growing reputation as a centre for advanced research and global academic collaboration.
ICADCML 2026 aims to strengthen global research networks, promote innovation, and facilitate meaningful knowledge exchange, positioning NIT Jamshedpur as a key contributor to the international research ecosystem in advanced computing technologies.
Global platform for emerging technologies
ICADCML 2026 brought together leading academicians, researchers, and industry experts from India and overseas to deliberate on cutting-edge developments in distributed computing, machine learning, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and related domains. Sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the conference focused on research-driven solutions for real-world technological challenges.
Eminent dignitaries grace inaugural session
The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal. The programme was presided over by Prof. R. V. Sharma, Deputy Director of NIT Jamshedpur and Patron of the conference. Other dignitaries included Prof. Satish Kumar, Dean (Research & Development), Prof. Danish Ali Khan, General Chair of ICADCML 2026, and Dr. Dilip Kumar Shaw, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Strong international research response
The conference received an overwhelming response with 318 research paper submissions from across the globe, including contributions from countries such as Brazil and the United States. Following a rigorous peer-review process, 91 papers were provisionally accepted, of which 58 high-quality research papers were finally selected for publication, reflecting a competitive acceptance rate of 28.6 per cent. The proceedings will be published by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems series.
Insightful keynote addresses
A key highlight of ICADCML 2026 was the series of keynote lectures by renowned experts. Prof. Priyadarsi Nanda from the University of Technology Sydney spoke on privacy-preserving federated learning for distributed healthcare data. Prof. Chiranjeev Kumar of IIT-ISM Dhanbad discussed the future convergence of distributed computing and machine learning, while Prof. Aparajita Ojha from IIITDM Jabalpur highlighted edge intelligence applications for early wildfire detection. Prof. Ashok Kumar Turuk of NIT Rourkela delivered an engaging lecture on blockchain-based authentication of IoT devices.
Focus on interdisciplinary research
In his address, Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Singh underlined the importance of interdisciplinary research and innovation in emerging computing technologies. He lauded NIT Jamshedpur for providing a globally relevant academic platform that encourages collaboration between academia and industry.
Promoting collaboration and innovation
The conference souvenir was unveiled during the inaugural session, showcasing the scholarly contributions and research outcomes of ICADCML 2026. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Organising Secretary, followed by the National Anthem.
