Vidya Academy of Science and Technology

ICISST 2026 – Inauguration Ceremony

We are delighted to invite you to the Inauguration and Inaugural Address of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems & Sustainable Technologies (ICISST 2026).

We are privileged to welcome Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad, as the Chief Guest, who will deliver the Inaugural Address.

📅 Date: 26 June 2026 (Friday)
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Venue: Pranavam Auditorium, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Thalakottukara, Thrissur

ICISST 2026 brings together researchers, academicians, industry experts, innovators, and students to explore the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Systems, and Sustainable Technologies. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovative solutions for a smarter and more sustainable future.

Join us as we inaugurate this prestigious international conference with distinguished guests and thought leaders from academia and industry.

Organized by:
Vidya Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Thrissur
(Approved by AICTE | Affiliated to APJAKTU | Accredited by NAAC)

🌐 Website: www.vidyaacademy.ac.in

🌍 What if the future of sustainability lies in indigenous wisdom?
🌱 Join a thought-provoking global conversation on sustainable design and community-driven innovation.

As part of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Technologies 2026 (ICISST 2026), Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur proudly presents Expert Talk 05 – Pre-Conference Talk on an inspiring and globally relevant theme: 💡 "True Sustainability is Indigenous"

🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Toby Cumberbatch
Chair, IEEE Smart Village Education Committee, United States

📅 Date: 25 June 2026
🕝 Time: 02:30 PM IST
🌎 US Standard Time: 09:00 AM EST

This engaging session will explore how indigenous knowledge systems offer valuable lessons for building sustainable communities, resilient technologies, and inclusive development models. The discussion will highlight the importance of integrating traditional wisdom with modern innovation to create a more sustainable future.

✨ Key Takeaways:
🔹 Sustainable design principles for future generations
🔹 Indigenous knowledge and community-led innovation
🔹 Technology for social impact and inclusive growth
🔹 Sustainable development and environmental responsibility
🔹 Global perspectives on resilience and smart communities
🔹 Future-ready education through experiential learning
🔹 Innovation ecosystems that balance technology and sustainability

At Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur, we are committed to fostering research excellence, AI & technology integration, and sustainable innovation that empowers future innovators and responsible leaders.

🚀 Join the innovation journey. Explore the future with VAST and be part of meaningful conversations shaping a sustainable tomorrow.

🚀 The Future of Intelligence Starts Here!
🎯 Exploring the next frontier of AI, Digital Transformation, and Intelligent Systems.

As part of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Technologies 2026 (ICISST 2026), Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur proudly presents Expert Talk 04 – Pre-Conference Talk on a highly relevant and transformative topic: 💡 "From Automation to Intelligence: The New Mandate for Academia and Enterprises"

🎙️ Speaker: Mr. Pramod Karunalayam
Digital Transformation Evangelist & AI Strategist, Philip Morris Japan

📅 Date: 24 June 2026
🕝 Time: 02:30 PM IST
🌏 Japan Standard Time: 06:00 PM Tokyo

This insightful session will explore how organizations and educational institutions are evolving from traditional automation toward intelligent, AI-driven ecosystems. Participants will gain valuable perspectives on digital strategy, AI transformation, industry expectations, and the future of technology-driven education.

✨ Key Highlights:
🔹 AI-powered learning and intelligent systems
🔹 Digital transformation strategies for modern enterprises
🔹 Future-ready education and workforce development
🔹 Industry collaboration and innovation leadership
🔹 Emerging technologies shaping academia and business
🔹 Career transformation through AI & technology integration
🔹 Knowledge empowerment and professional growth

At Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur, we continue to foster an innovation ecosystem that bridges academia and industry, empowering students and professionals to become future innovators.

📢 Join the innovation journey and explore the future with VAST!
Stay connected for more ICISST 2026 updates.

🚀 The Future of Computing Starts Here!

🌌 Dive into the revolutionary world of Quantum Computing and discover how it is transforming the future of intelligent systems, AI, and emerging technologies.

As part of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Technologies 2026 (ICISST 2026), Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur is hosting Expert Talk 03 – Pre-Conference Talk on:

🎙️ Introduction to Quantum Computing and the Impact

👩‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Rubell Marion Lincy G.
Assistant Professor & HoD, Computer Science and Engineering - 2, IIIT Kottayam

📅 Date: 24 June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM IST

This insightful session will explore the foundations of quantum computing, its transformative impact across industries, and its role in shaping the next generation of AI-powered learning, intelligent systems, and sustainable innovations.

✨ Key Highlights:
🔹 Quantum Computing Fundamentals
🔹 Future of Intelligent Systems
🔹 AI & Technology Integration
🔹 Emerging Technologies & Research Trends
🔹 Innovation Ecosystem for Future Innovators
🔹 Career Opportunities in Advanced Computing

At Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur, we are committed to fostering future-ready education through technology-driven learning, research excellence, and industry-relevant knowledge empowerment.

🎯 Join the innovation journey and explore the future with VAST!

🌐 More Details: https://icisst.vidyaacademy.ac.in/

🌍🚗 Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mobility Through Innovation!

Join us for an inspiring Pre-Conference Expert Talk under the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Technologies 2026 (ICISST 2026) at Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur.

🎙️ Expert Talk 02 – Sustainable Infrastructure

Topic:
"Toward Sustainable Transport: Intelligent Pathways for a Greener Mobility Future"

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Anna Charly, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK, who will share valuable insights into the future of sustainable transportation, intelligent mobility systems, and green infrastructure.

🌱 This session will explore how emerging technologies, AI-powered learning, intelligent systems, and sustainable engineering practices are transforming modern transportation networks and creating a greener future.

📅 Date: 23 June 2026
⏰ Time: 02:30 PM IST
🌍 UK Time: 10:00 AM (British Summer Time)

✨ Highlights:
✅ Sustainable Transport Solutions
✅ Intelligent Mobility Systems
✅ Green Infrastructure Development
✅ Emerging Technologies in Transportation
✅ Research Excellence & Innovation
✅ Global Academic Perspective
✅ Future-Ready Engineering Insights

At Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur, we continue to foster an innovation ecosystem that empowers future innovators through technology-driven education, experiential learning, industry collaboration, and research excellence.

🔗 Explore the future with VAST and stay connected for more ICISST 2026 updates!

🧘‍♀️✨ Embrace Wellness. Celebrate Life. Strengthen Mind & Body! ✨🧘‍♂️

Join us as Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur celebrates International Yoga Day 2026 with the inspiring theme: 🌿 "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" 🌿

Organized by the Department of Physical Education, this special observance highlights the importance of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, flexibility, mobility, stress management, and a healthier future for all generations.

💚 Why Yoga?
✔ Better health at every age
✔ Mental well-being and inner peace
✔ Improved flexibility, strength & mobility
✔ Enhanced focus and productivity
✔ Better work-life balance
✔ Active today, healthy tomorrow

📅 Date: 22 June 2026 (Monday)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Main Seminar Hall, NB-3-304
🏛 Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur

As a smart campus committed to future-ready education, student success, knowledge empowerment, and holistic development, VAST believes that true academic excellence begins with a healthy mind and body.

🌟 Let’s breathe, stretch, and strengthen ourselves for a healthier future.

🚀 Explore the future with VAST.
📢 Stay connected for more updates and inspiring campus initiatives!

🚀 Bridging Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Healthcare Innovation!

🌍 Join us for the first Pre-Conference Expert Talk under the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Technologies 2026 (ICSST 2026) hosted by Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur.

🎙️ Expert Talk 01 | Nanotech & AI

We are honored to welcome Prof. D. Sakthi Kumar, Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts, Toyo University, Japan, for an insightful session on: 🔬 "Application of Nanoformulations as Theragnostics Materials to Fight Against Cancers & AI Integration"

This expert session will explore the transformative role of nanotechnology, AI-powered learning, intelligent healthcare systems, and emerging technologies in advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment. The talk reflects the growing convergence of research excellence, digital innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration that is shaping the future of healthcare and technology.

📅 Date: 22 June 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM IST | 3:00 PM JST
💻 Mode: Online

At Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur, we continue to foster a future-ready education ecosystem through global academic collaborations, innovation-driven learning, and technology-enabled research initiatives.

✨ Be part of this knowledge-sharing experience and explore the future of intelligent systems and sustainable technologies.

📢 Stay connected for more updates from ICSST 2026 and join the innovation journey!

🚀 Inspiring Futures. Empowering Aspirations. Shaping Tomorrow! 🌟

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur proudly hosted the District-Level Education Conclave – SOAR 2026 (Students’ Orientation for Aspiration and Readiness) organized by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University on 19 June 2026.

The conclave brought together aspiring students, parents, educators, and leading engineering institutions to explore the vast academic opportunities offered within the KTU ecosystem and gain insights into future-ready education pathways.

✨ Event Highlights:
🔹 Exhibition of innovative student projects and prototypes
🔹 Startup and entrepreneurship showcases
🔹 Interactive institutional and departmental stalls
🔹 Participation from engineering colleges
🔹 Research excellence and industry collaboration displays
🔹 Emerging technologies and AI-powered learning demonstrations

SOAR 2026 served as a dynamic platform to showcase the innovation ecosystem, technology-driven education, academic excellence, and experiential learning culture that define Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur.

📸 Here are some memorable moments from this inspiring conclave that connected aspirations with opportunities and empowered future innovators to make informed career choices.

🌐 Explore the future with VAST. Admissions Open!
💡 Be part of the next generation of innovators.
📢 Stay connected for more updates from our smart campus and knowledge empowerment initiatives.

🎓✨ A Remarkable Global Research Milestone! ✨🌍

Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur proudly congratulates Dr. Sanaj M S, Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, on successfully completing his prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship at the renowned Advanced Information & Communication Technology Laboratory, Department of Electronic Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Taiwan.

🚀 Advancing the Future of Sustainable Computing

During the fellowship, Dr. Sanaj's research focused on Energy-Efficient Task Scheduling in Cloud Computing, a cutting-edge domain driving AI-powered learning, digital innovation, and sustainable technology solutions for the future.

📚 Research Excellence Highlight

His research paper titled: "Energy-Efficient Task Scheduling in Cloud Computing with EcoTaskOpt: A Hybrid Ant Colony and Particle Swarm Optimization Approach" has been published in the prestigious International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems.

🔹 Developed innovative hybrid meta-heuristic optimization frameworks
🔹 Enhanced energy-aware cloud computing environments
🔹 Contributed to sustainable and intelligent computing solutions
🔹 Strengthened global research collaboration and innovation leadership

This outstanding achievement reflects the commitment of VAST towards research excellence, technology-driven education, emerging technologies, and creating future innovators capable of addressing real-world challenges through advanced computing and AI & technology integration.

👏 Congratulations Dr. Sanaj M S on this remarkable international accomplishment. Your dedication, innovation, and academic excellence continue to inspire our students and faculty community.