International Conference on Smart Cities and Urban Development

International Conference on Smart Cities and Urban Development

Date: April 18, 2026 | Mode: Hybrid | Location: Chennai, India
Organized by: Mastering Up
Convenors:

• Dr. Aishwarya Dhara, Founder & Director – Innova World, India

• Dr. Antony Cyril, Co-Founder & CTO – IonIQs BV, Netherlands

Conference Introduction

The International Conference on Smart Cities and Urban Development (ICSCUD 2026) aims to unite urban planners, policymakers, engineers, architects, environmentalists, data scientists, and sustainability experts from around the globe to share innovative strategies for building inclusive, resilient, and technology-driven cities. As urbanization accelerates, this conference seeks to explore smart solutions for sustainable urban living.

Conference Objective

• To highlight the role of technology and innovation in shaping sustainable urban ecosystems.

• To foster collaboration across academia, government, and industry on smart city projects.

• To explore data-driven, AI-enabled, and green approaches to infrastructure and urban governance.

• To showcase global and local best practices in city planning, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Conference Outcome

Participants will:

• Gain exposure to latest trends in smart city design, IoT integration, and sustainable architecture.

• Network with global leaders and innovators in urban development.

• Present research for academic recognition and global impact.

• Have an opportunity for publication in reputed Scopus/WoS/SCI indexed journals.

• Receive digital and hardcopy certificates of participation/presentation.

Call for Papers – List of Topics

Researchers, practitioners, and professionals are invited to submit abstracts on topics including but not limited to:

• Smart Infrastructure and Urban Planning

• IoT and AI in City Management

• Sustainable Transportation Systems

• Urban Mobility and Green Commuting

• Smart Grids and Energy-efficient Cities

• Waste Management and Circular Economy

• Digital Governance and e-Government

• Smart Water and Sanitation Solutions

• Urban Climate Resilience and Adaptation

• Citizen Engagement and Participatory Planning

• GIS and Remote Sensing for Urban Analytics

• Smart Buildings and Green Architecture

• Public Safety and Surveillance in Smart Cities

• Urban Health and Well-being Technologies

• Data-Driven Policy Making and Urban Innovation

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Important Dates (Tentative)

Registration Fees

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Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

🌍 Foreign Delegates

• 100 USD

🇮🇳 Indian Delegates

• Students/Scholars: ₹1000 (Late Fee: ₹1500)

• Faculty: ₹2000 (Late Fee: ₹2500)

• Industry/Scientists: ₹3000 (Late Fee: ₹3500)

Publication Opportunities

Selected peer-reviewed papers will be published in Scopus, Web of Science, or SCI indexed journals based on editorial review and journal terms.

Recommended Journals:

1. Sustainable Cities and Society

   • ISSN: 2210-6707

   • Link

2. Journal of Urban Technology

   • ISSN: 1063-0732

   • Link

3. Cities

   • ISSN: 0264-2751

   • Link

4. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SSBE)

   • ISSN: 2046-6099

   • Link

5. International Journal of Urban Sciences

   • ISSN: 1226-5934

   • Link

Contact & Registration

• Email: contact@masteringup.com

• Registration Portal: https://rzp.io/rzp/muconference