Date 18 September 2026
Venue Jubilee Hall, Fatima College, Madurai
Mode Hybrid
The Research & Development Cell of Fatima College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, organises this international conference in collaboration with PEACE, USA.
PEACE (People Empowerment Alliance for Creativity & Education) is a Maryland-based nonprofit dedicated to creativity, education and community empowerment. PEACE Institute for Sustainability & Environmental Research focuses on scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship and nanomaterials.
Fatima College is a postgraduate college for women affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, and a Catholic minority institution established and run by St. Joseph’s Society of Madurai.
The conference focuses on transformative research for a sustainable future through innovation and entrepreneurship in nanotechnology and smart technologies. Nanotechnology, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation are highlighted as drivers of sustainable development and innovation.
Entrepreneurship is presented as a means of translating research into practical solutions — while green energy, smart materials and healthcare technologies address environmental and societal challenges.
Ethical business practices, smart management, financial innovation, global collaboration and responsible governance are emphasised as essential for sustainable and balanced growth.
Papers, abstracts and posters are invited under — but not limited to — the following subthemes.
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development
Smart Technologies in Industry 4.0
Innovation Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship
Green Energy and Smart Materials
Digital Transformation and Smart Infrastructure
Nanotechnology in Healthcare and Biotechnology
Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future
Smart Business Models and Strategic Management
Financial Innovation and Technology-Driven Commerce
Global Collaborations, Policy, and Governance of Emerging Technologies
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| UG / PG Students | ₹250 / USD 25 |
| Research Scholars | ₹500 / USD 50 |
| Faculty | ₹750 / USD 75 |
| Corporate Delegates / Industrialists | ₹1,000 / USD 100 |
| Account Name | Research & Development Cell |
| Bank | Indian Bank |
| Account Number | 6420567728 |
| IFSC Code | IDIB000K150 |
| Registration Email | ictrsf2026@gmail.com |
After payment, send the filled registration form to ictrsf2026@gmail.com along with the Payment Challan.
Registration LinkFull committee, subtheme and registration details as laid out in the official conference brochure panels.
The organising committee and supporting members include faculty and research personnel from Fatima College, along with an international and national advisory committee comprising experts from the USA, Oman, Sri Lanka, France, Russia, Germany and several Indian institutions.
View or download the official invitation and the detailed programme schedule for ICTRSF–2026.
Fatima College began in 1953 with 63 students, was upgraded to postgraduate status in 1964, and became autonomous in 1990. It now offers 24 undergraduate programmes, 15 postgraduate programmes and 3 professional programmes, with 8 departments recognised as research centres. The College has a strength of 3,958 students, 219 teaching staff and 99 non-teaching staff.
It received Five Star Status of Merit from NAAC in 1999, CPE status from UGC in 2004, and NAAC re-accreditation with ‘A’ in 2006 and 2013, and ‘A++’ in 2021. Fatima College secured the 100th Rank in India Rankings 2025 (NIRF).
The Research & Development Cell aims to tap the research potential of staff, students and research scholars, and to promote a research ambience on campus. It encourages innovative ideas for the development and sustenance of the environment and society, and provides a platform for students to exhibit research skills through Students’ Research Projects.
The Cell serves as the registration and conference coordination point for ICTRSF–2026.
