Future Front 2026 – National Level Symposium on Emerging Computing Technologies

Future Front 2026 – A National Level Symposium: Future Front is a National Level Symposium organized at SOE DSU Main Campus on 16 April 2026, bringing together students, researchers, and technology enthusiasts from across the country to explore the latest trends and innovations in computing technologies. The symposium provides a platform for participants to present research ideas, share innovative solutions, and discuss emerging technological advancements in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Internet of Things. The event aims to promote knowledge exchange, research culture, and collaboration among young innovators, helping shape the future of advanced computing technologies. Participants will submit original research papers, and shortlisted teams will present their work before a panel of judges. Event Format (Online + Offline Participation): Although the event is listed as Online on the platform, Future Front will be conducted in a Hybrid format. Paper Submission Round – Online: All participants must submit their research paper through the platform. Final Presentation Round – Hybrid Mode: Shortlisted teams will present their research in one of the following modes: Offline Presentation: Participants from Bangalore or nearby regions are encouraged to present at SOE DSU Main Campus. Online Presentation: Participants from outside Bangalore may present their research through a video conferencing platform (Google Meet / Zoom). Each team will be given 8–10 minutes to present their research followed by a Q&A session with the judges. Team Size: Participants can register in teams of 3–4 members per team. Eligibility & Conditions: Participants must be undergraduate or postgraduate students from recognized institutions. The submitted research paper must be original work and must not have been published or submitted to any other conference or symposium. The research topic must be relevant to the symposium themes. Papers must follow academic integrity standards. The plagiarism limit must not exceed 10–15% similarity. Teams must ensure that at least one member is available for the final presentation round. Symposium Tracks: Participants can submit papers under the following tracks: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Robotics & Intelligent Automation Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Systems Open Innovation Paper Submission Guidelines: Participants must submit their research paper in PDF format following the standard research paper structure. Title Page: The first page must include: Title of the Paper Author Name(s) Institution / College Name Email Address Abstract (150–250 Words): The abstract should provide a concise summary including: The problem being addressed The methodology or approach used The expected results or outcomes The significance of the research Keywords: Provide 4–6 keywords representing the main concepts of the research paper. Introduction: Introduce the research topic by including: Background information Statement of the problem Objectives or purpose of the study Literature Review: Discuss related work including: Overview of existing research Identification of research gaps Methodology: Explain how the research was conducted, including: Research design or approach Tools, technologies, or techniques used Data sources or datasets utilized Results / Analysis: Present the outcomes of the research including: Key findings Data analysis or observations Discussion: Interpret and explain the results including: Meaning and significance of findings Potential impact and implications of the study Conclusion & Future Work: Summarize the research and suggest future improvements including: Key conclusions from the study Possible future research directions References: All cited works must be properly referenced using IEEE or APA citation format.