International Conference on AI-Driven Intelligent Systems for Sustainability (ICAIDISS 2026) Concludes Successfully at Sharda University Agra – Rahul Vadisetty’s Work Takes Center Stage at ICAIDISS 2026, Hosted by Sharda University Agra
The Anand School of Engineering and Technology (ASET) at Sharda University Agra successfully organized the International Conference on AI-Driven Intelligent Systems for Sustainability (ICAIDISS 2026), a major international academic event dedicated to advancing research in artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, and sustainable engineering.
ICAIDISS 2026 was conducted in hybrid mode on 21 January 2026 and brought together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals from across the globe. The conference served as a global platform for the exchange of research findings and the presentation of rigorously peer-reviewed scientific advancements, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting responsible, innovation-driven solutions to contemporary engineering and sustainability challenges.
Sharda University Agra has a well-established history of organizing national and international conferences, workshops, and symposia across engineering, computing, and applied sciences. Previous events hosted by the university have addressed high-impact and emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, smart systems, data analytics, and sustainable technologies, reinforcing the institution’s standing as a hub for advanced technical research and academic engagement.
Building on a strong legacy of national and international academic initiatives including the AI & Cyber Security Conclave 2025. ICAIDISS 2026 provided a rigorous platform for peer-reviewed research exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation-driven solutions to contemporary engineering and sustainability challenges. Reflecting its global reach and competitiveness, the conference received approximately 20,000 research paper submissions, with an acceptance rate of just 0.5%, underscoring its emphasis on originality, technical depth, and real-world applicability.
ICAIDISS 2026 was organized under the patronage of Jayanthi Ranjan, Vice-Chancellor of Sharda University Agra, with institutional leadership support from P. K. Gupta, Chancellor, and Y. K. Gupta, ensuring alignment with the university’s broader research and innovation framework.
The conference was co-convened by senior faculty members of Sharda University Agra-Manish Baboo Agarwal, Assistant Professor; Gopalji Varshney, Assistant Professor; and Arun Kumar Yadav, Professor-who coordinated academic planning, technical review processes, and overall conference execution. The Organizing and Technical Committee administered a multi-stage peer-review and evaluation framework, ensuring strict adherence to international academic and ethical standards.
n Spotlight on Innovation: Rahul Vadisetty Receives the Best Innovation Award
Among the conference’s most notable highlights was the conferment of the Best Innovation Award -ICAIDISS 2026 upon Rahul Vadisetty, recognizing his exceptional and field-defining contributions to applied artificial intelligence and secure digital infrastructure. Out of approximately 60,000 international nominations, only one recipient was selected for this honor reflecting extraordinary selectivity and international prestige.
The award followed an extensive advisory committee led evaluation process, involving multi-stage technical scrutiny, comparative benchmarking against global standards, and assessment of innovation, scalability, security, and real-world impact. The international expert panel comprising academicians from Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia concluded unanimously that Mr. Vadisetty’s work demonstrated exceptional originality, interdisciplinary depth, and significant global relevance, clearly exceeding standard benchmarks for innovation awards.
High-Impact Contributions Driving Global Relevance
Mr. Rahul Vadisetty’s recognition stemmed from his work across multiple high-impact domains that address some of the most pressing challenges in modern AI systems:
- IP Protection Strategies for AI Models n His research tackles the critical issue of safeguarding proprietary AI models and training assets against model theft, reverse engineering, and unauthorized replication. These contributions are directly relevant to enterprise AI deployment, commercialization, and regulatory compliance, making them highly valuable to industry and startup ecosystems. These contributions are particularly valuable for U.S. enterprises and startups operating in competitive global markets, where safeguarding innovation is critical to economic growth and technological leadership. At the same time, the frameworks developed are applicable worldwide, offering guidance to organizations navigating diverse regulatory and security environments.
- Cyber-Physical Systems and social media in Secure IoT-Enabled Smart Infrastructure n This work explores the integration of AI-driven cyber-physical systems with communication and social layers in IoT-enabled environments. By strengthening resilience, trust frameworks, and security controls, the research advances secure implementations in smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, and critical infrastructure networks. These advances support safer smart city deployments in the United States while also providing scalable solutions that can be applied globally across transportation networks, utilities, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Agent AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) in Multi-Cloud Environments n Focusing on the future of autonomous AI, this contribution examines how AI agents can be securely deployed and orchestrated across heterogeneous multi-cloud platforms. The work addresses architectural, governance, and security challenges, offering forward-looking insights into scalable, AI-driven cloud computing models. By examining secure orchestration, interoperability, and policy enforcement across cloud providers, this research delivers forward-looking insights into scalable AI services. These findings support U.S. digital transformation initiatives while also enabling multinational organizations to collaborate and innovate across borders.
Following detailed comparative benchmarking, the evaluation panel determined that these contributions exhibited exceptional originality, technical rigor, and substantial real-world applicability, positioning them at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.
Together, these research contributions have far-reaching impact across industry, academia, and society. In the United States, the work strengthens AI security, infrastructure resilience, and economic competitiveness. Internationally, it provides adaptable frameworks that promote trust, safety, and innovation in AI systems worldwide.
A Defining Moment at ICAIDISS 2026
The unanimous selection and singular conferment of the Best Innovation Award reflect exceptional peer recognition, placing Rahul Vadisetty among the leading emerging global innovators shaping the future of artificial intelligence, secure cloud computing, and intelligent systems. His work exemplifies innovation-driven thinking, intellectual rigor, and a sustained commitment to advancing technology with meaningful societal and industrial impact.
With its stringent peer-review standards, international advisory support, and highly selective award framework, ICAIDISS 2026 stands as a significant contributor to global scientific progress. The recognition of Rahul Vadisetty’s work not only marked a defining moment of the conference but also highlighted the growing importance of secure, responsible, and scalable AI in shaping the digital future.
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