3rd International Edition
Smart & FutureCities Conclave
Evolving Uttarakhand — Rising India
Intelligent Urban FuturesTechnology · Sustainability · Governance
21st – 22nd
AUGUST 2026
Friday & Saturday
Venue Details
Graphic Era (Deemed to be University),
Dehradun — Uttarakhand
Organised by GCCI, Noida · Hosted at Graphic Era University, Dehradun
A meeting place for the intelligent urban future.
The 3rd International Smart & Future Cities Conclave (ISFCC) convenes diplomats from embassies, senior government officials, global industry leaders, academic institutions, urban planners, researchers, technology innovators, start-ups, and development organisations from India and abroad to shape the future of smart urban ecosystems.
Expected to attract 500+ delegates over two days with representation from 10+ countries, this edition places special emphasis on the India–Africa economic partnership, with 27 African nations invited through their Ambassadors / High Commissioners.
Focus areas this edition include digital diplomacy, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, agriculture, healthcare, and MSME exchange — delivered through keynote addresses, sector conclaves, roundtables, B2B/B2G matchmaking, student initiatives, and the execution of MoUs and joint ventures.
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Delegates
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Countries
hybrid mode
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African Nations
invited via Ambassadors / High Commissioners
Diplomats from embassies, senior government officials, global industry leaders, academic institutions, urban planners, researchers, technology innovators, start-ups, and development organisations — from India and abroad.
Eighteen themes charting the future city.
The Conclave invites participation, presentations, and papers across the following thematic tracks (indicative, not limited to).
Smart & Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
- Smart-city roadmap: policy reforms, planning, infrastructure & investments
- Sustainable urban planning and resilient infrastructure
- Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) for urban development
+ 7 more topics
- Smart villages and rural transformation
- Green buildings, net-zero buildings & sustainable architecture
- Smart construction technologies and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Real estate: commercial, residential, institutional & technology-enabled developments
- Urban infrastructure asset management
- Smart campuses and integrated urban ecosystems
- Digital twins for infrastructure planning
Digital Governance & Citizen-Centric Services
- E-governance and digital public services
- Digital transformation for socio-economic development
- Smart governance and policy innovation
+ 7 more topics
- Cybersecurity, privacy and digital trust
- Smart policing and public safety
- Smart traffic management systems
- Citizen-centric public service innovation
- Digital inclusion and digital public infrastructure
- Data governance and digital policy
- AI-enabled public administration
AI, IoT & Emerging Technologies for Cities
- Artificial Intelligence for smart cities
- Human–AI collaboration and intelligent systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) and smart urban applications
+ 7 more topics
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Generative AI and Responsible AI
- Robotics and intelligent automation
- Edge computing and cloud technologies
- Digital twins and cyber-physical systems
- Smart sensors and intelligent monitoring
- Predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making
Climate Resilience, Sustainability & Environmental Management
- Climate resilience and adaptation strategies
- Sustainable urban development
- Environmental sustainability and conservation
+ 7 more topics
- Circular economy practices
- Waste management and recycling technologies
- Clean rivers and water conservation
- Forest and biodiversity protection
- Air quality monitoring and pollution control
- Carbon neutrality and ESG practices
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Smart Mobility & Intelligent Transportation
- Smart transportation systems
- Intelligent traffic management
- Sustainable urban mobility
+ 7 more topics
- Metro, monorail and mass rapid transit
- Electric and autonomous vehicles
- Urban air mobility and airport development
- Civil aviation innovation
- Air cargo and logistics
- Green logistics and freight transportation
- Smart warehousing and last-mile delivery
Urban Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosystems
- Startup ecosystems and innovation hubs
- MSME development and digital transformation
- Technology commercialization
+ 7 more topics
- Entrepreneurship and business incubation
- Invest in Uttarakhand
- Smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0
- Innovation management
- Rural entrepreneurship
- Women entrepreneurship
- Social entrepreneurship
Research, Policy & Capacity Building for Future Cities
- Sustainable urban policy frameworks
- Capacity building and knowledge dissemination
- Research methodologies and innovation
+ 7 more topics
- Student innovation initiatives
- Smart and clean cities initiatives
- Industry-oriented research
- Research paper presentations
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Future city governance
- Policy implementation and impact assessment
Industry–Academia–Government Collaboration
- Industry–academia partnerships
- Government–industry collaboration
- International collaboration and diplomacy
+ 7 more topics
- India–Africa economic partnerships
- Foreign trade and EXIM policy
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- Public–Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Joint ventures and technology transfer
- Research and innovation collaborations
- Smart governance through collaborative ecosystems
Civil Engineering, Water Resources & Environmental Infrastructure
- Sustainable civil engineering practices
- Smart roads, highways and bridge engineering
- Water resources engineering and integrated water management
+ 7 more topics
- Smart water supply and distribution systems
- Wastewater treatment and sewage management
- Stormwater drainage and flood management
- River rejuvenation and watershed management
- Urban sanitation systems
- Construction materials and advanced infrastructure technologies
- Disaster-resilient infrastructure
Computer Science, Information Technology & Cybersecurity
- Smart computing technologies
- Cloud computing and distributed systems
- Big data analytics
+ 7 more topics
- Blockchain technologies
- Cybersecurity and digital asset protection
- Information security and cyber resilience
- AI-driven cybersecurity
- Secure digital infrastructure
- Software engineering for smart cities
- Digital innovation and intelligent applications
Electrical, Electronics & Renewable Energy Systems
- Smart grids and intelligent power systems
- Renewable energy: solar, wind, hydro and green hydrogen
- Energy storage technologies
+ 7 more topics
- Power generation, transmission and distribution
- Electric mobility infrastructure
- Smart metering and energy management
- Industrial electronics and embedded systems
- Energy-efficient technologies
- Sustainable electrical infrastructure
- Intelligent energy systems
Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Digital supply chains
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Green logistics and circular supply chains
+ 7 more topics
- AI-enabled supply chain management
- Warehouse automation and smart logistics
- Procurement and inventory optimization
- Supply chain resilience and risk management
- Reverse logistics and waste recovery
- Cold chain logistics
- Supply chain analytics
Business, Management & Sustainable Development
- Strategic management
- Sustainable business models
- Sustainable management practices
+ 7 more topics
- Business analytics
- Innovation and technology management
- Project and operations management
- Digital business transformation
- Knowledge management
- Risk and resilience management
- Corporate governance and ESG
Marketing, Consumer Behaviour & Business Analytics
- AI in marketing
- Human–AI collaboration in marketing
- Marketing analytics
+ 7 more topics
- Consumer analytics
- Consumer behaviour in the digital economy
- Customer experience and customer loyalty
- AI-enabled personalization
- Digital marketing and social media analytics
- Retail analytics and e-commerce
- Green marketing and sustainable consumption
Finance, FinTech & Economic Development
- Financial technologies (FinTech)
- Sustainable FinTech
- Green finance
+ 7 more topics
- Digital banking and digital payments
- Financial inclusion
- ESG investing
- AI in finance
- Financial analytics
- Blockchain in financial systems
- Sustainable investment strategies
Human Resource Management & Organizational Analytics
- Human resource analytics
- People analytics
- AI in human resource management
+ 7 more topics
- Talent management
- Workforce transformation
- Employee experience and engagement
- Leadership and organizational behaviour
- Future of work
- Learning and development
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
Healthcare, HealthTech & Smart Wellness
- AI in healthcare
- Smart hospitals
- Digital health and telemedicine
+ 7 more topics
- Medical IoT applications
- Healthcare analytics
- Public health systems
- Healthcare infrastructure
- Healthcare supply chains
- Health policy and universal healthcare
- Wellness technologies
Tourism, Hospitality & Smart Destinations
- Smart tourism
- Sustainable tourism
- Eco-tourism and rural tourism
+ 7 more topics
- Smart hospitality systems
- Tourism analytics
- Aviation and tourism development
- Destination management
- Cultural and heritage tourism
- Hospitality innovation
- Tourism investment
Sector focus across both days
Two days, from lamp-lighting to closing anthem.
Friday, 21 August 2026
- 09:00–09:30BreakRegistration
- 09:30–09:45BreakTea/Coffee & Networking
- 09:45–10:00CeremonyOpening: Curtain raising, Saraswati Vandana, Lamp lighting
- 10:00–10:30CeremonyWelcome address by organiser & partners
- 10:30–11:30CeremonyInauguration by Chief Guest, Guests of Honour & Special Guests; speeches
- 11:30–13:30SessionConclave: Smart & Future Cities, Healthcare & Wellness, Waste Management (+ MoUs)
- 13:30–14:30BreakLunch
- 14:30–15:30SessionReal Estate & Power sectors (roundtable + Q&A)
- 15:30–15:45CeremonyCultural program
- 15:45–16:00BreakTea/Coffee & Networking
- 16:00–17:00SessionUrban Mobility & Civil Aviation (presentations + Q&A)
- 17:00–17:30AwardAwards
- 17:30–18:00CeremonyDay-1 closing remarks & National Anthem
B2B meetings run both days 16:00–17:00 in the Meeting Room.
Voices from government, diplomacy, industry & academia.
Speaker line-up as per the official brochure — tentative and subject to change.
The room where cities are decided.
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Delegates over two days
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Countries represented
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African nations invited
Diplomats
From embassies — Ambassadors / High Commissioners
Government
Senior government officials
Industry
Global industry leaders
Academia
Academic institutions, urban planners & researchers
Start-ups
Technology innovators & start-ups
Development
Development organisations, India & abroad
Invited delegations.
27 African nations have been invited, each represented by its Ambassador or High Commissioner to India — anchoring the Conclave's diplomatic dimension.
DisclaimerAll country representations, ambassadorial participation, and ministerial delegations are based on diplomatic outreach and are subject to confirmation through formal diplomatic channels; final participation may change.
Dates, fees & sponsorship.
The Conclave will be held in hybrid mode.
Important Dates
- Expression of Interest / Registration Opens
- 1st August, 2026
- Extended Abstract (1000 to 1500 words only)
- 15th August, 2026
- Acceptance Intimation
- 17th August, 2026
- Last Date of Registration
- 18th August, 2026
- Date of Conclave
- 21–22 August 2026
- Full Paper Submission
- After the conclave, for Accepted & Presented Papers only
Fee Schedule
| Registration Type | Indian (INR) | Foreign (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | INR 5,000 | USD 60 |
| Academic | INR 2,500 | USD 30 |
| Student / Research Scholar | INR 1,500 | USD 18 |
| Listener / Accompanying | INR 1,000 | USD 12 |
Sponsorship
Platinum Sponsor
INR 1,00,000/-
Diamond Sponsor
INR 75,000/-
Gold Sponsor
INR 50,000/-
Silver Sponsor
INR 25,000/-
Mode of Payment
Beneficiary Name — Graphic Era Deemed to be University R & D
Bank Name — Axis Bank Ltd., Saharanpur Road, Dehradun
Account Number — 919010071768467
Branch ID — 2959
IFSC Code — UTIB0002959
SWIFT Code — AXISINBB093
MICR Code — 248211006
Convened in partnership.
Organiser
Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry
A leading international business chamber and global trade-promotion platform, on a mission to bridge academia, industry, and government for sustainable global growth.
Host · Knowledge & Venue Partner
Graphic Era University, Dehradun
NAAC A+ accredited and ranked among the top 50 universities in India (NIRF 2025, rank 48 in the University Category), Graphic Era hosts the Conclave on its Dehradun campus as Host and Knowledge & Venue Partner.
Room reserved for future sponsors and partners.
A global chamber bridging industry, academia & government.
The Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), Noida, is a leading international business chamber and global trade-promotion platform — active in 122 countries, holding 60+ MOUs/collaborations with international organisations, and ISO-certified. Its mission is to bridge academia, industry, and government for sustainable global growth, driving economic growth through networking, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing.
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Past & present editions
- 1st Edition2025
Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida
300+ delegates
- 2nd Edition2026
J.K. Business School, Gurgaon
500+ delegates · 9 countries
- 3rd Edition2026
Graphic Era University, Dehradun
500+ delegates · 10+ countries
The people behind the Conclave.
Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Ghanshala
Founder President, Graphic Era Group of Institutions
Mr. Tejasvi Ghanshala
Chief Technology Officer, Graphic Era Group of Institutions
Dr. V.K. Saraswat
Chancellor, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun
Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sharma
Pro Chancellor, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun
Dr. Narpinder Singh
Vice Chancellor, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun
Prof. Dr. Santosh S Saraf
Pro Vice Chancellor, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun
Dr. Naresh Sharma
Registrar, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun
Dr. Navneet Rawat
HOD, Graphic Era School of Management (GESoM), Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Narendra Singh Bohra
HOD, Department of Business Management (DoBM), Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. M.P. Singh
Graphic Era School of Management (GESoM), Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Arvind Mohan
Graphic Era School of Management (GESoM), Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Sachin Ghai
Head — iOS Development Centre, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Keerat Kumar Gupta
HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Bijendra Singh Negi
Director, Centre of Energy Research, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Rupa Khanna Malhotra
School of Commerce, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun
Dr. Vishal Sagar
HOD, School of Management, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
Dr. Shyam Sundar Kapri
School of Management, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
Dr. Ajay Pandey
Convener, ISFCC 2026 — Graphic Era University
Dr. Sanjay Taneja
Professor, Graphic Era University
Prof. Anurag
Coordination with Speakers & Delegates (proposed Co-Convener)
Dr. Mike Ivanof
President, Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Er. Aashish Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO, Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Prof. Ashutosh
Prof. Anshika Joshi
Prof. Piyush
Prof. Kirti
Prof. Suraj
Prof. Chirag
Prof. Khushi
Prof. Prabhu
Prof. Stuti
Prithvi (Research Scholar)
Rachi (Research Scholar)
Graphic Era University, Dehradun.
The Conclave is hosted at the Graphic Era University Campus, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India — the Host and Knowledge & Venue Partner.
- Campus
- Graphic Era University (GEU), Dehradun
- Address
- Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India – 248002
Join the conversation on the future city.
Express interest and register via the official event page. Registration opens 1st August 2026; the last date of registration is 18th August 2026. The Conclave will be held in hybrid mode.
Organiser
Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI)
GCCI House, M-5/2, Sector-49, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, U.P., India
- GCCI Signatory
- Er. Aashish Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, GCCI
- Host Coordinator (GEU)
- Dr. Ajay Pandey, Convener · 9911814222