About the Conference
SCOPE–2026 brings together researchers, academicians, industries, policymakers, and practitioners to advance innovative solutions for sustainable development. Focusing on Carbon Neutrality, Advanced Water Circularity, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and Net-Zero Industries, the conference promotes interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, technology innovation, and meaningful collaborations. It aims to strengthen academia–industry–policy linkages and accelerate practical, scalable approaches for resource efficiency, decarbonization, sustainable water management, and a resilient, environmentally secure future.
About the Institute
IIT Kanpur, established in 1959, is a premier Indian institute known for excellence in engineering, technology, and interdisciplinary research. Renowned for innovation and contributions to defense, space, and computer science, it blends technical rigor with a holistic educational approach. Through its focus on ESG and alignment with SCOPE-2026, the institute champions sustainability, inclusivity, and policy-driven development to address global challenges.
Registration is open
Researchers, practitioners, and students are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the conference themes. All accepted abstracts will be scheduled for oral or poster presentation.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th Aug to 20th September 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 25th Sept 2026
Abstract Submission Link: Click here
Abstract Submission Guidelines: Click here to view
Poster Presentation Guidelines: Click here to view
Instructions for Submitting an Abstract on Microsoft CMT: Click here to view
Conference Themes/ Tracks
Papers are invited on a wide/major range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Decarbonization Technologies for Net-Zero Industries
- Water Circularity, Wastewater Reuse & Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Emerging Contaminants & Advanced Treatment Technologies
- Circular Economy, Resource Recovery & Waste Valorization
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA) & Policy Frameworks
- Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization & Smart Sustainable Industries
- Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency & Climate Resilience
- Sustainable Process Engineering & Green Manufacturing
- Industry-Academia Collaboration, Innovation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Publication Partner
To be decided
Patron
Prof. Manindra Agrawal
Director IIT Kanpur
COMMITTEES
Prof. Phoolendra Mishra
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
California State University, Fullerton
Mr. Bhaskar Tiwari
Coal India Limited (CIL), India
Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Prof. Swatantra Pratap Singh
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mr. Satish Tiwari
TATA Motors, India
More to follow...
Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Prof. Purnendu Bose
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Prof. Tarun Gupta
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Prof. Subhankar Karmakar
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Prof. Ashish Pandey
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Prof. Woo-Yang Kim
Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea
Prof. Saumyen Guha
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Dr. Phoolendra Mishra
California State University, Fullerton
Prof. Ralph Lindeboom
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Prof. Anubha Goel
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Prof. Ahmed A. Abokifa
University of Illinois Chicago, USA
Prof. Achintya Bezbaruah
North Dakota State University (NDSU), USA
Prof. Urmila Brighu
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
Prof. Abhas Singh
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Meenakshi Arora
The University of Melbourne, Australia
Prof. K N Tiwari
(retd.) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Prof. Shishir Gaur
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Prof. Indra Sekhar Sen
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Dr. Pawan Labhasetwar
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Prof. Shivam Tripathi
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Prof. Chunendra K Sahu
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Prof. Monika Dubey
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
Prof. Dipteek Parmar
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
Dr. Sushindra Kumar Gupta
National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Dr. Gaurav Pandey
Forest Research Institute Dehradun
Dr. Anu Sayal
Taylor’s University, Malaysia
to be decided
Registration Process
Participation is open to researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, students, and academicians.
We are offering registration fee waivers exclusively for students attending SCOPE 2026. Based on the Apex Committee's evaluation, students may be granted a partial waiver. The decision will depend on factors such as financial support, accommodation needs, and purpose of participation. The committee’s decision will be final and cannot be appealed.
Link for Registration Fee Waiver for Students Only: Click here
| All Inclusive Registration Fee (Covers accommodation*, all meals#, and conference kit$) | ||||||
| Registration Category | Participants from India | International Participants (for Online Mode) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Early Bird / Discounted 15th Aug to 30th Sept 2026 |
Regular 1st Oct to 31st Oct 2026 |
Late 1st Nov to 20th Nov 2026 |
Early Bird / Discounted 15th Aug to 30th Sept 2026 |
Regular 1st Oct to 31st Oct 2026 |
Late 1st Nov to 20th Nov 2026 |
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| Students (UG / Graduate / Masters / Ph.D.) | INR 11,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 12,980/- |
INR 13,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 15,340/- |
INR 15,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 17,700/- |
USD 100 + 18% GST Total = USD 118 |
USD 125 + 18% GST Total = USD 147.5 |
USD 150 + 18% GST Total = USD 177 |
| Delegates from Academia, Research Institutions and Government Organizations | INR 16,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 18,880/- |
INR 18,500 + 18% GST Total = INR 21,830/- |
INR 21,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 24,780/- |
USD 100 + 18% GST Total = USD 118 |
USD 125 + 18% GST Total = USD 147.5 |
USD 150 + 18% GST Total = USD 177 |
| Delegates from Industries | INR 22,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 25,960/- |
INR 27,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 31,860/- |
INR 32,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 37,760/- |
USD 100 + 18% GST Total = USD 118 |
USD 125 + 18% GST Total = USD 147.5 |
USD 150 + 18% GST Total = USD 177 |
| Accompanying person(s)** | INR 12,000 + 18% GST Total = INR 14,160/- (per person) |
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* Accommodation for up to 4 nights will be provided on twin sharing basis in Standard AC Room of Institute Guest House or 3 Star/4 Star Hotels in the city, at no additional cost
# Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with forenoon and afternoon tea/coffee with snacks on all three conference days
$ Conference kit includes conference bag, standard stationery, and a souvenir
** Accompanying person(s) will be provided free of charge accommodations and all meals (as for conference delegates). Conference kits will not be provided to accompanying person(s).
| Registration Link | Click |
| Instructions, how to pay | https://www.iitk.ac.in/cce/sbi-collect/ |
| Link to pay Fees | https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm |
| Link for Registration Fee Waiver for Students Only | Click here |
| Details to be filled while payment: | |
| Event Title | SCOPE 2026 |
| Event Code: | -- |
| Event Duration | 25.11.2026 - 27.11.2026 |
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.