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41stIndianEngineeringCongress

Applied AI for Sustainable Development

18–20 December 2026 ESCI, Hyderabad
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Congress mission

Key Objectives

The objectives of the Indian Engineering Congress

  1. Promote Engineering Excellence

    Encourage the advancement of engineering knowledge, skills, and practices to address current and future challenges.

  2. Foster Innovation and Research

    Provide a platform for presenting research papers, case studies, and innovative projects that contribute to technological progress.

  3. Encourage Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    Facilitate interactions among various engineering disciplines and stakeholders to foster integrated solutions to complex societal and industrial problems.

  4. Support National Development Goals

    Align engineering practices with national priorities such as sustainable development, digital transformation, infrastructure growth, and Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

  5. Recognize Contributions

    Acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions by engineers and institutions through awards and recognitions.

  6. Professional Networking

    Enable meaningful networking opportunities among professionals for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and collaboration.

About the Congress

India’s Flagship gathering of Engineering Minds

The Indian Engineering Congress is the Institution of Engineers (India)’s premier annual conclave — uniting Engineers, academics and industry leaders to exchange ideas that shape the nation’s technological future.

The 41st edition centres on Applied AI for Sustainable Development, exploring how intelligent systems can power resilient infrastructure, cleaner industry and inclusive growth.

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41st Indian Engineering Congress — Engineering for a Sustainable & Inclusive Future

IEI legacy

Memorial Lectures

Eight Memorial Lectures have been instituted by IEI in memory of outstanding engineers. These lectures form an important part of the Congress.

  1. The 69th Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Memorial Lecture

  2. The 61st Nidhu Bhushan Memorial Lecture

  3. The 52nd Bhaikaka Memorial Lecture

  4. The 48th Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee Memorial Lecture

  5. The 39th Dr Ajudhia Nath Khosla Memorial Lecture

  6. The 35th Dr Amitabha Bhattacharyya Memorial Lecture

  7. The 16th Prof C S Jha Memorial Lecture

  8. The 12th Dr K L Rao Memorial Lecture

Reasons to join

Why Attend

Six reasons the 41st IEC is essential for every future-focused engineer.

Stay Updated

Hear the latest research and practice across AI, sustainability and core engineering disciplines.

Future-Ready

Build literacy in applied AI tools that will define the next decade of engineering work.

Career

Connect with mentors, employers and peers who can accelerate your professional journey.

Collaborate

Forge cross-sector partnerships spanning academia, government and industry.

Networking

Meet delegates from 15 engineering disciplines in curated sessions and social meets.

Innovative Showcase

Explore the technical exhibition and memorial lectures spotlighting breakthrough ideas.

Programme highlights

Featured Events

Glimpses of Engineering Personalities
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Glimpses of Engineering Personalities

Honouring distinguished engineers and their contributions.

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Memorial Lectures
Flagship

Memorial Lectures

Distinguished orations honouring engineering luminaries and advancing contemporary thought.

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Technical Exhibition
Exhibition

Technical Exhibition

A showcase of applied AI, sustainable tech and industry innovations from across India.

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Technical Exhibition
Session

Technical Sessions

Expert insights on AI, engineering innovation, sustainability, and emerging technologies

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International Meet
Global

International Meet

Cross-border dialogue on shared challenges in AI, climate and infrastructure.

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IEI Alumni Meet
Alumni

IEI Alumni Meet

Reconnect with the IEI fraternity and strengthen lifelong professional bonds.

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Women Engineers Meet
Community

Women Engineers' Meet

Celebrating leadership, equity and excellence among women in engineering.

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Register for the 41st Indian Engineering Congress and help shape Applied AI for Sustainable Development.

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