Strategic Management of Autonomous & Intelligent Systems

The 2026 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Conference Asia Pacific — TEMSCON-ASPAC 2026 (Conference Record #69489) is a flagship conference of the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society. TEMSCON continues to highlight cutting-edge developments and practices of technology and innovation management in today’s rapidly evolving business and societal environments. In 2026, TEMSCON-ASPAC adopts the theme: “Strategic Management of Autonomous & Intelligent Systems: Convergence, Security, Innovation, Sustainability, and Talent Development in Critical Sectors.”

Hosted at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, on 16-17 October, 2026, the conference brings together scholars, practitioners, innovators, and industry leaders from across Asia-Pacific and beyond. The program includes keynote addresses, research paper presentations, an Industry Forum, and discussions on the opportunities and challenges of deploying intelligent systems in healthcare, defence, aerospace, smart manufacturing, and Industry 5.0.

Call for Contributions

We invite contributions from scholars, practitioners, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs in advancing the understanding and the state of practice related to successful technology and engineering management. Contribution may take the form of academic research or practice-focused papers. We welcome submission in following major topics but not limited to:

Conference Tracks

Track 1: Autonomous & Intelligent Systems Deployment

  • Autonomous systems for precision operations in energy-efficient modes
  • AI/ML for optimizing operational sustainability (fuel, power, compute)
  • Autonomous mobility solutions for smart cities and green logistics
  • Robotics and drones for defence, healthcare, and smart infrastructure
  • Edge-AI deployment for autonomous decision-making

Track 2: Digital Twins & Cyber-Physical Simulation

  • Sustainable design and lifecycle optimization using digital twins
  • Simulation-based emissions and energy consumption modelling
  • Predictive maintenance to reduce resource wastage and downtime
  • Cross-domain CPS integration in aerospace, defence, and healthcare
  • Digital twin strategies for Industry 5.0 transformation

Track 3: Secure Cloud, IoT & Blockchain Platforms for Critical Infrastructure

  • Energy-aware cloud and IoT system design
  • Carbon-aware workload distribution across edge-cloud ecosystems
  • Green IoT for healthcare and defence with minimal power footprint
  • Federal blockchain frameworks for trusted data exchange and governance
  • Secure and resilient architectures for smart grids and data centers

Track 4: AI, Automation & Technology Integration Strategies

  • Automation for process optimization and energy reduction
  • Sustainable AI: lightweight models, low-resource training, federated learning
  • ML for smart building management and energy-efficient operations
  • AI-driven healthcare innovations (robotic surgery, predictive diagnostics)
  • Automation in smart cities (traffic, energy, surveillance management)
  • AI & digital twins in education (adaptive learning, smart classrooms)
  • Cross-domain integration of IoT, AI, and robotics for societal resilience

Track 5: Cybersecurity & Risk Management in CPS

  • Sustainability-aware risk frameworks for mission-critical systems
  • Resource-efficient blockchain protocols for secure data exchange
  • Cybersecurity in healthcare, defence, and financial technologies
  • Zero-trust architectures for autonomous and CPS ecosystems
  • Securing sustainable infrastructure (smart grids, green data centers)

Track 6: FinTech & Secure Tech-Enabled Finance

  • Sustainable finance models and ESG-integrated fintech
  • Green auditing through blockchain and smart contracts
  • FinTech support for clean energy and sustainability-linked startups
  • AI in fraud detection for healthcare and defence procurement
  • Blockchain in secure supply chains and mission audit trails

Track 7: Innovation, Startups & Commercialization

  • Green tech startups and circular economy solutions
  • Responsible innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship
  • Commercializing technologies with environmental and social value
  • Innovation clusters and accelerators in defence, med-tech, and AI
  • University–industry collaboration for startup scaling

Track 8: Strategic Leadership, Policy & Funding for Deep Tech

  • Investing in sustainable deep tech ventures
  • National and global climate funding opportunities
  • Long-term ROI for low-carbon technologies
  • Leadership models for tech-intensive organizations
  • Policy frameworks for Industry 5.0 and emerging technologies

Track 9: Strategic Management of Semiconductor Innovation & Quantum Computing

  • AI-driven chip design & architecture management
  • Testing, validation & reliability of microelectronics
  • Sustainable semiconductor manufacturing & supply chains
  • Quantum hardware & materials innovation (superconducting qubits, trapped ions)
  • Quantum algorithms, error correction & cloud integration
  • Policy, standards & global ecosystem for semiconductor + quantum tech

Track 10: Digital Outreach, Market Intelligence & Global Readiness

  • Marketing green technologies and sustainability-driven innovations
  • Ethical storytelling for sustainable defence, healthcare, and AI systems
  • Market trends in sustainable CPS, mobility, and clean cloud
  • ESG metrics in product intelligence and innovation strategy
  • Readiness models for green transition in AI-enabled industries

Track 11: People, Talent & Workforce Sustainability

  • Building sustainable talent pipelines in emerging technologies
  • Remote, flexible, and inclusive work models for tech teams
  • Upskilling the workforce for climate tech and green automation
  • Promoting diversity and long-term talent retention in technology sectors
  • HR analytics for future-ready, sustainable workforce management

Accepted papers will be submitted for possible inclusion into IEEE Xplore.

Important Dates

Event Date
Full Paper Submission 15 April, 2026
Notification of Acceptance 01 June, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission 15 August, 2026
Conference Dates 16-17 October, 2026

Organizing Committee

Oversight Committee

Sudeendra Kaushik
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Yatheendranath TJ
Chief Executive Officer, DhiiHii Lab Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Sammer S. M.
NIT, Calicut, India
Deepak Mathur
IEEE Vice President, MGA
Chirag Paunwala
IEEE Gujarat Section, India
Dr. (Prof.) Alok Kumar Rai
Director, IIM, Calcutta, India

Advisory Committee

AVM Prasong Paneetpolgrang
Sripatum University, Thailand
Prerna Gaur
Director, NSUT West Campus, Chair – IEEE India Council, India
Preeti Bajaj
Director, G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, New Delhi, India

General Co-Chairs

Sanjeet Singh
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Rajendrasinh Jadeja
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Naresh Jadeja
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Andy Chen
REDDS Capital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Publicity Chairs

Choonhapong Thaiupathump
Kirk University, Thailand
Jeffrey T. Dellosa
Caraga State University, Philippines
Pushpa Mala S
Dayananda Sagar University, Banglore, India

Technical Program Committee (TPC)

Gagandip Sharma
GGSIP University, New Delhi, India
Madhu Shukla
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Rajashree Jain
Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Ray Cheung
Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Natt Leelavat
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Arokiaswami Alphones
NTU, Singapore
Supavadee Aramvith
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok City, Thailand
Vasileios Paliktzoglou
Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain

Finance Committee

Foram Rajdev
IEEE Gujarat Section, India
Prapas Thongrak
RMUTT, Thailand

Publication Chairs

Michael Ong
IEEE Region 11 Director-Elect (2026–2027), IEEE Region 11 Director (2028–2029), South Asia & Pacific
Amit Ved
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Devanathan M
IEEE TEMS, India
Nipat Jongswawat
RMUTT, Thailand

Web and Social Media

Sumit Makwana
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Yamin Thwe
RMUTT, Thailand

Tutorial and Workshop Committee

Julaluk Watananon
RMUTT, Thailand

Sponsorship Committee

Details to be announced.

Accommodation and Transportation Committee

Details to be announced.