UPES, established in 2003, is a leading multidisciplinary, research-driven institution committed to academic excellence, impactful research, and the holistic development of students. At UPES, the culture is built on a foundation of innovation, global collaboration, and a deep sense of social responsibility, positioning the university as a ‘University of Tomorrow’ that empowers its community to shape the future. UPES has reinforced its position as a leading university in India and globally, ranked in the 901–950 band worldwide and 21st in Southern Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2026, where it is also recognized as the No. 1 private university in India for Academic Reputation. 

As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, UPES now stands in the 501-600 band globally and 5th in India. Notably, in Research Quality, UPES jumped 57 positions in just one year to be ranked 299 globally. It is among the top 2% of universities in the world. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, UPES has been ranked 45 among universities, with a rank of 18 in Law, 36 in Management, and a rank of 43 in Engineering, 45 in Research, and in the 11–50 band in Innovation.

UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, and School of Liberal Studies & Media. The UPES family includes 19100+ students, 1,500+ faculty and staff members, and a thriving community of 38000+ alumni.

UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with a grade ‘A’ and has received 5 stars on Employability (placements) by the globally acclaimed QS Rating. The university has had 100% placements over the last five years. 50+ faculty members from UPES feature among the world’s top 2% researchers as per the Stanford University list.

The UPES has implemented several initiatives to promote research and innovation among its faculty and students. These initiatives include SEED Individual Funding, which offers financial support for testing research ideas; SEED Infrastructure Funding, which supports the development of research infrastructure; SEED Incubation, a program for faculty members with marketable concepts; SHODH support for students, fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship; Anusandhan, equipping faculty and students with the latest developments in their fields; a dedicated IPR cell for patents and copyrights; Learning with Leaders, providing support sessions with experts and funding agencies; and Runway, a business incubator encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation-driven startups in Uttarakhand. These initiatives collectively aim to create a culture of innovation, advance cutting-edge research, and support the transformation of research and ideas into tangible products and solutions for the market.

The Conclave is an exhibition of the ongoing research activities by research groups of different educational institutions across countries. Thus, providing a platform for exchange of thoughts between distinguished guests and participants from different cultural and scientific backgrounds facilitates interaction between industry and academia interaction with emphasis on the technological requirements. The Conclave aims to inspire and encourage the undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD student community to pursue a career in research. It is a forum to harness innovative, minds of current society by taking innovations made in research to their actual implementation in the industries. Research conclave aims to be the catalyst that builds leads through holistic, transformable and innovative ideas.

Building on the success of its previous six editions, the Electrical Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering, UPES, Dehradun is proud to announce the Seventh International Conference on Intelligent Communication, Control and Devices (ICICCD-2025) to be held on October 10–11, 2025. This premier academic gathering will serve as a vibrant platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, and industry professionals to showcase their original research, practical insights, and technological innovations. ICICCD-2025 focuses on the convergence of intelligent communication systems, advanced control strategies, and sustainable technologies across various domains of engineering and applied sciences. With dedicated tracks on emerging themes such as 5G/6G communication, renewable energy systems, robotics, automation, and smart devices, the conference aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange to address the pressing challenges of the modern technological landscape.

The Electrical Cluster, UPES, Dehradun, hosted the 6th ICICCD on May 30-31, 2024. Guided by the exceptional mentorship of Prof. Rajeev Ahuja as Chief Guest, the conference focused on key challenges in signal processing, embedded system & IoT, microelectronics and semiconductor devices, power electronics, power systems, renewable energy systems & smart grids. The conference attracted over 71 participants from USA, Germany, South Africa, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, India among other countries. The conference held 10 keynote lectures from prominent figures in academia and industry. ICICCD-2024 fostered in-depth discussions and fruitful collaborations, paving the way for continued research in interdisciplinary domains.

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• Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
• Faculty & Academicians
• Educators & Researchers
• Ph.D. Scholars
• Industry Professionals & Practitioners
• Entrepreneurs
• Corporate Groups

• Collaborative Opportunities: A platform for participants across diverse scientific and cultural disciplines to exchange ideas and innovate.
• Industry-Academia Partnerships: Strengthening ties to address emerging technological challenges and foster innovative solutions for the future.
• Access to Funding: Connecting participants with funding channels to support pioneering research and development projects.

The acceptable word range for the abstract is 250-500 words, including 3 to 5 keywords at the bottom
Information about selected abstracts will be communicated to the corresponding author through email. Authors of the selected abstracts are required to register online. For more information, go to the registration page.
 

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.

Platinum Sponsor    ₹ 100000

• Conference registration (includes conference lunch and gala dinner) for two delegates
• Logo in conference proceeding for promotions and advertisement
• Sponsor’s name and logo on conference websites, banners, stationery items, etc., and one representative will be allowed to speak about their advancement in one session during the valedictory/inaugural/ special session
• Two exhibitor's display stalls will be provided during the conference (4 m x 3 m in size)
   

Gold Sponsor        ₹ 50000

• Conference registration (includes conference lunch and gala dinner) for one delegate
• Logo in conference proceeding for promotions and advertisement
• Sponsor’s name and logo on conference websites, banners, stationery items, etc., and one representative will be allowed to speak about their advancement in one session during the valedictory/inaugural/ special session
• One exhibitor's display stall will be provided during the conference (4 m x 3 m in size)
   

Silver Sponsor        ₹ 30000

• Conference registration (includes conference lunch and gala dinner) for one delegate
• One exhibitor's display stall will be provided during the conference (4 m x 3 m in size)
   

• Abstract Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: February 10, 2026
• Online Registration Closes: February 19, 2026

*The registration fee will also include additional GST charges.

Dr. Harshit Mohan 

harshit.mohan@ddn.upes.ac.in

8860290567