Special Sessions
Note to Authors:

The following special sessions have been formally approved by the organizing committee, as they align strongly with the core theme and objectives of the conference. Each session addresses emerging challenges, recent advancements, and interdisciplinary approaches within the field, thereby enriching the technical depth and breadth of the program. Their inclusion reflects both their academic relevance and practical significance, fostering meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and potential collaborations among researchers, industry professionals, and practitioners. Collectively, these sessions are expected to enhance the overall impact and intellectual value of the conference.


Full-Paper Submission

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All the accepted and presented papers shall be submitted to IEEE Xplore Digital Library

Authors are requested to select appropriate Special Session during submission of their manuscripts


In response to numerous requests from prospective authors, the Paper Submission Deadline has been extended to provide additional time for manuscript preparation and submission.
Special Session Technical Tracks

S01: Advanced hybrid techniques, signal processing, and machine learning techniques for condition monitoring of high-voltage electrical apparatus

  • >> Simulation and modelling of high-voltage apparatus using Finite Element Method
  • >> Hybrid diagnostic methods combining conventional and data-driven approaches
  • >> Machine learning and deep learning applications in PD diagnosis.
  • >> Design and development of advanced sensors for PD detection in high voltage apparatus
  • >> IoT and sensor-based real-time monitoring of high voltage apparatus
  • >> Cybersecurity and data integrity in smart grid condition monitoring systems

Organizer Details:
Dr. Sorokhaibam Nilakanta Meitei
NIT Manipur, Manipur-795004
Email: soronilameitei@nitmanipur.ac.in

Prof. Saibal Chatterjee
NIT Mizoram, Mizoram 796012
Email: saibal.eee@nitmz.ac.in

S02: Smart Condition Monitoring of High-Voltage Assets in Renewable Integrated Microgrid Networks

  • >> Thermal monitoring and hotspot detection in renewable-integrated power systems
  • >> Leakage current analysis and surface condition assessment of insulators
  • >> Monitoring of surge arresters and grounding systems in microgrids
  • >> Power quality impacts on HV equipment under renewable penetration
  • >> Effects of harmonics and inverter switching transients on insulation systems
  • >> Reliability enhancement of HV assets in islanded and grid-connected microgrids

Organizer Details:
Dr. Debayan Sarkar
NIT Silchar, Assam 788010
Email: debayan@ee.nits.ac.in

Dr. Biswajit Sahoo
NIT Silchar, Assam 788010
Email: biswajitsahoo@ee.nits.ac.in

Dr. Rajasi Mandal
SSN college of engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603110
Email: rajasim@ssn.edu.in

S03: Health-Aware Intelligent Operation and Resilience of Modern Electrical Energy Systems

  • >> Adaptive and Self-Healing Grid Architectures
  • >> Intelligent Coordination of Distributed Energy Resources
  • >> Sustainable and Resilient Electrification Technologies
  • >> AI-Driven Energy Management and Operational Decision Support
  • >> Digital Energy Systems and Autonomous Grid Operation
  • >> Operational Analytics for Converter-Dominated Grids

Organizer Details:
Dr. Nirmalya Mallick
Sanaka Educational Trust's Group of Institutions
Email: nirsayo2109@gmail.com

Dr. Vigya Saxena
Siemens Energy
Email: vigya.saxena.official@gmail.com

Dr. Chandan Kumar Shiva
SR University, Warangal, India
Email: chandankumarshiva@gmail.com

S04: Condition Assessment and Predictive Diagnostics of Power Electronics Converter and Drives for Sustainable Electrification

  • >> Condition Monitoring and Reliability of EV Charging and Traction Systems
  • >> Emerging Electrification Applications in Mining, Railway, Aerospace, and Smart Transportation Systems
  • >> Fast Switching Effects, Wide Bandgap Devices and dv/dt-Induced Insulation Challenges
  • >> Reliability Assessment and Fault-Tolerant Control of Converter-Fed Electrical Systems
  • >> Smart Monitoring and Diagnostics of Grid-Connected and Renewable Energy Integrated Converter Systems

Organizer Details:
Dr. Prashant Kumar
Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, India
Email: prashant.kumar@nsut.ac.in

Dr. Ankit Kumar Singh
Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, India
Email: ankit@nsut.ac.in

Dr. Anjanee Kumar Mishra
NIT Allahabad, India
Email: anj2010mishra@gmail.com

About Manuscript preparation:

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) in the preparation of manuscripts is strictly discouraged. Authors are expected to ensure that all submitted work is original, authored by the listed contributors, and reflects their own intellectual effort. The organizing committee reserves the right to screen all submissions using appropriate detection tools and verification procedures to identify the use of AI-generated or AI-assisted content. Manuscripts found to be in violation of this policy may be subject to rejection or other appropriate actions in accordance with the conference’s ethical guidelines.

The maximum page limit for papers submitted to Special Session is 6 (six) pages.

About the Presentations:

Basic information regarding the plenary and poster formats are available below and in the provisional conference program.

Oral presentations:

Each presenter has 20 minutes available, maximum 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions. Presenters can use the house style of their institution for slides and provide preferentially a PPT file.

Important Dates
Paper Submission Opens April 15, 2026
Paper Submission Deadline July 15, 2026
Extended: July 31, 2026

Paper Submission Link
Final Paper Acceptance Notification October 15, 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Submission Deadline November 18, 2026
Early Bird Registration Starts October 30, 2026
Regular Registration Starts November 30, 2026
Date of Conference Dec 18 - Dec 20, 2026
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Paper submission deadline updated
Special Sessions announced
Paper Submission Portal now Active
Call for Student Awards Announced
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