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THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Engineering
a more intelligent
& sustainable future.

Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications

Innovations and Sustainable Practices in Industrial Engineering

17-19 December 2026CEG Campus, ChennaiHybrid conference
ICAIEA / 05 RESEARCH. CONNECT. TRANSFORM.
HOST INSTITUTIONAnna University, Chennai
ORGANISED BYDepartment of
Industrial Engineering
IN ASSOCIATION WITHIndian Institution of Industrial Engineering

ABOUT THE HOST

Advancing systems.
Shaping engineering leaders.

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, is dedicated to excellence in education, research and innovation. Its work focuses on optimising complex systems, improving productivity and integrating advanced technologies to prepare future engineering leaders and industry professionals.

Through rigorous academic training, advanced laboratories, experienced faculty and industrial collaboration, the department connects fundamental knowledge with solutions to real-world engineering challenges.

Discover the research agenda

A DISTINGUISHED CONFERENCE LEGACY

Four completed editions.
A tradition of excellence.

Since 2010, ICAIEA has brought the Industrial Engineering community together at Anna University, connecting scholarship, practice and visionary national leadership.

ICAIEA2010

6-8 January 2010

His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Former President of India & Indian Scientist
Department of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna University
CHIEF GUEST
ICAIEA2014

6-8 January 2014

His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Former President of India & Indian Scientist
Department of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna University
CHIEF GUEST
ICAIEA2018

3-5 January 2018

Third ICAIEA edition

Advancing Industrial Engineering Applications
Department of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna University
ICAIEA2022

2-4 June 2022

Dr. K. Sivan

Former Chairman, ISRO & Indian Scientist
Department of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna University
CHIEF GUEST

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, REIMAGINED

Intelligent decisions

Generative AI, decision support and human-AI collaboration

Connected operations

Robotics, automation and predictive maintenance

Sustainable systems

Circular economy, low-carbon and resilient operations

Human-centred progress

Worker safety, responsible AI and ethical governance

YOUR JOURNEY TO ICAIEA

Mark the milestones.

Add conference to calendar
OCT 202620

Abstract submission

Original abstracts, up to 250 words

NOV 202601

Acceptance notification

Review outcome shared with authors

NOV 202610

Early bird registration

Early registration deadline

NOV 202620

Full paper submission

For accepted abstracts only

DEC 202617-19

ICAIEA 2026

Three days. One connected community.

THE RESEARCH AGENDA

Many disciplines.
Shared possibilities.

Explore all 43 conference topics, organised here into five themes for easy discovery. Related research is welcome.

43 topics

01

Artificial Intelligence

02

Big Data Analytics

03

Industry 4.0

04

Machine Learning & Deep Learning

05

Knowledge Management

06

Enterprise Resource Planning

07

Software Quality Engineering

08

Application of Meta-heuristics

09

Applied Operations Research

10

Design of Experiments

11

Engineering Optimization

12

Financial Engineering

13

Industrial Scheduling

14

Optimization Techniques

15

Systems Modeling and Simulation

16

Taguchi Techniques

17

Cellular Manufacturing

18

Engineering Quality Control

19

Just In Time Manufacturing

20

Lean Six Sigma

21

Modern Manufacturing Management

22

Manufacturing Systems Engineering

23

Product Design and Development

24

Reliability Engineering and Maintenance

25

Robotics, AS/RS, Factory Automation

26

Total Productive Maintenance

27

Total Quality Management

28

Business Process Re-engineering

29

Customer Relationship Management

30

Facility Location and Layout Design

31

Inventory and Materials Management

32

Operations Management

33

Physical Asset Management

34

Project Management

35

Strategic and Organizational Management

36

Supply Chain and Logistics Management

37

Applied Ergonomics

38

Circular Economy

39

Healthcare Management

40

Safety, Security and Risk Management

41

Safety Engineering

42

Sustainable Operations

43

And Other Related Topics

Topic groups are for navigation; final presentation tracks will be arranged by the committee.

RECOGNISING RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

Remarkable work.
Deserved recognition.

Celebrating contributions that move Industrial Engineering forward.

01 / PAPER EXCELLENCE

Best Paper Award
in Each Track

Recognition for outstanding research presented across the conference tracks.

02 / DOCTORAL EXCELLENCE

Best Thesis Award
for Doctoral Thesis

Indicate your interest and provide your thesis details in the abstract submission form.

BRING YOUR RESEARCH TO THE CONVERSATION

Your next contribution
starts with 250 words.

Original, unpublished research. Meaningful findings. A clear contribution to Industrial Engineering.

01

Prepare your abstract

Maximum 250 words. Include the objective, methodology, key findings and contribution. Add 3-5 keywords.

02

Submit online

Complete the Google Form with your paper, author, affiliation and presentation details. One submission per paper.

03

Receive the review outcome

Acceptance notification is scheduled for 1 November 2026. Selected authors receive registration and full-paper instructions.

04

Present and connect

Join ICAIEA on 17-19 December 2026, in person or virtually. Full papers are due by 20 November 2026.

MAKE YOUR PARTICIPATION COUNT

A place for every
research perspective.

Listener registration enquiry
Participant categoryEarly birdDeadline: 10 Nov 2026RegularAfter 10 Nov 2026
Industry₹3,000₹3,500
Academic / Research Institution₹2,500₹3,000
Research Scholar / Student₹2,000₹2,500
Listener₹500₹1,000

Fees shown follow the latest approved conference brochure.

PUBLICATION

Research with a lasting record.

Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings. Full papers are invited after abstract acceptance, following the committee’s instructions. Journal publication arrangements are not announced at this stage.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CONFERENCE

Academic leadership.
Collective expertise.

Department of Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering, Guindy
Anna University, Chennai

01Chief Patron

Chairman

Convener Committee

02Patrons

Members

Convener Committee

03Conference Advisor

Dr. V. Kumaresan

Registrar (i/c), Anna University

04Conference Advisor

Dr. Valli

Dean, College of Engineering, Guindy

05Chair

Dr. R. Dillibabu

Professor and Head, DoIE

06Co-Chair

Dr. T. Ramesh Babu

Professor, DoIE

07Co-Chair

Dr. R. Baskaran

Professor, DoIE

08Co-Chair

Dr. M. Rajmohan

Professor, DoIE

09Organising Secretary

Dr. K. Padmanabhan Panchu

Associate Professor, DoIE

The advisory committee will be announced separately.

THE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

Three days.
A world of possibilities.

The detailed programme, session timings and speaker announcements will be published once confirmed by the organising committee.

17-19 December 2026Hybrid · Chennai, India

Detailed schedule to be announced

Enquire about the programme

AUTHOR RESOURCES

Everything you need,
in one place.

Conference brochure

PDF · Updated 2026 edition

Abstract template

Awaiting release by the committee

Full paper template

Awaiting release by the committee

Presentation template

Awaiting release by the committee

MEET US IN CHENNAI

A campus for
ideas that matter.

Department of Industrial Engineering

CEG Campus, Anna University
Sardar Patel Road, Chennai - 600 025
Tamil Nadu, India

Open directions
CEG

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GUINDY

Research. Education.
Industrial impact.

Anna University’s College of Engineering, Guindy is a renowned institution for education and research. The Department of Industrial Engineering offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.

Can’t join in Chennai?
Participate virtually in hybrid mode.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Questions,
answered.

LET’S CONNECT

Your next idea
starts a conversation.

icaiea2026@gmail.com
Organizing Secretary

Dr. K. Padmanabhan Panchu

+91 89399 34561
Organizing Secretary

Dr. V. Kamala

+91 9003165255
Treasurer

Dr. A. Sasikumar

+91 98653 45466
Event Coordinator

Mr. R. Saranraj

+91 84892 24756

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