Important dates: Paper submission deadline to be announced   •   Registration dates to be announced soon.   •   Venue: IIT Kanpur   •   Contact: upcon2026@iitk.ac.in

IEEE UPCON 2026

13th IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Electronics Engineering

IIT Kanpur

UPCON 2026 PhD Colloquium

Platform for Budding Researchers

UPCON 2026 will provide a platform for budding PhD scholars who are pursuing cutting-edge research work at various Research Institutes or Universities within India and Abroad, in the broad area of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, network with experts in the field, and gain valuable feedback on your work.

Submit Your Research
PhD Scholars Welcome

Degree awarded or Thesis submitted

Exciting Prizes

Total prize pool of ₹37,000

Submission Deadline

5th November 2025

Submission Guidelines

PhD Colloquium Submission

Eligibility

This scheme is open for All PhD scholars (Degree awarded/Thesis submitted) across all Research Institutes or Universities.

Selection Criteria

The final selection will be based on the technical relevance of the PhD problem to the conference theme and the quality of the proposed working model.

Submission Deadline

Last date of submission for PhD Colloquium is 5th November 2025.

Research Areas

Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering and related fields.

Recognition & Rewards

Prizes

1st Prize

₹15,000

Top research presentation with exceptional quality and innovation

2nd Prize

₹12,000

Outstanding research work with significant contribution

3rd Prize

₹10,000

Excellent research presentation with promising results

Please Note

Important Points

1
Registration Requirement

Selected candidates must register for the conference under Indian Student Attendee (Non-Author) / Foreign Student Attendee (Non-Author) category (Early bird).

2
Conference Benefits

Registered candidates will receive free access to all UPCON 2026 sessions, including dinner and cultural programs.

3
Networking Opportunity

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with leading researchers, industry professionals, and fellow PhD scholars from around the world.

4
Presentation Format

Selected participants will be required to present their research through oral presentations and/or poster sessions as per the conference schedule.

Ready to Showcase Your Research?

Submit your PhD research to UPCON 2026 and compete for exciting prizes while networking with experts in your field.

Support

Sponsored By

The PhD Colloquium is proudly sponsored by leading organizations committed to fostering research and innovation in Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering.