Institution Name: Manipal Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Event Type: International Conference
Conference Name: 1st International Conference on Smart RF Communication and Photonics for Geoscience and Remote Sensing Conference(SCPGCON 2026)
Conference Start Date: 04-02-2026
Conference End Date: 06-02-2026
About the Conference: The Smart RF Communication and Photonics for Geoscience and Remote Sensing Conference (SCPGCON) aims to bring together experts from diverse disciplines to explore the integration of advanced communication technologies and photonics in the field of geoscience and remote sensing. This conference will focus on innovative applications of radio frequency (RF) communication and photonic systems in remote sensing technologies for Earth observation. Topics will include the design and deployment of next-generation RF communication systems, photonic sensor networks, and their role in environmental monitoring, disaster management, climate change studies, and resource management. The conference provides discussions on the challenges and future directions in the integration of antennas and photonics with remote sensing platforms, such as satellite systems, drones, and ground-based systems. Furthermore, the conference will delve into the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in enhancing remote sensing data processing and analysis. Researchers and industry professionals will have the opportunity to discuss the latest technological advancements, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and identify future research directions for the development of smart remote sensing systems that can transform geoscience applications.
A proposal for publication of conference proceedings in IEEE Xplore indexed by Scopus. Original and unpublished papers are solicited in the following areas:
Antenna and Communication Topics
- Microwave Devices and Metasurfaces
- Microwave/mm-Wave/THz Communication and Imaging
- Machine Learning for Communications
- Quantum communications and computing
- Wearable and implantable antennas
- Active and passive arrays
- Adaptive Beamforming Techniques
- MIMO, and smart antennas for 5G applications and beyond
- Multiband, wideband and multifunctional antennas
- Radars and Remote sensing
- Wireless power transmission and harvesting
- Optimization and Machine learning aided design of Antennas and Microwave Components
- Other topics on Antenna and Communication
Photonics
- Light Sources
- Nano Photonics, Plasmonics, and Metamaterials
- Nonlinear Photonics and Novel Optical Phenomena
- Optical AI and Computational Photonics
- Optical Communication and Networks
- Microwave Photonics and Vehicular Optics
- Quantum Photonics
- Materials, Foundries and Fabrication
- Biophotonics and Medical Optics
- Detection, Sensing, and Energy
- Applied Optics: Materials, Methods, and Sensors
- Optics & Optoelectronics
- Other photonics topics
Geoscience Remote Sensing
- Next-generation satellite platforms (e.g., small sats, cube sats, hyperspectral sensors)
- Innovations in LiDAR, SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), and thermal imaging.
- UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and drone-based sensing for environmental monitoring
- AI and machine learning for image processing and geospatial data analysis
- Applications of Thermal and Infrared Sensors in Environmental Monitoring
- Remote sensing of ecosystems: biodiversity, land use, and vegetation analysis
- Integration of multi-sensor and multi-platform data for enhanced Earth observation
- Early warning systems for earthquakes, floods, and landslides using remote sensing
- Real-time data for wildfire detection and mitigation
- High-performance computing for large-scale geospatial simulations
- Geo-AI for precision farming and irrigation optimization
- Monitoring renewable energy infrastructure (solar, wind, hydropower)
- Other Geoscience remote sensing topics
Who can Participate? Indian Delegates/Foreign Delegates
Registration Fee:
| Indian Delegates | Early Bird Registration (INR) | Regular Registration (INR) | On Spot Registration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEEE Members | 8000 | 9200 | 11200 |
| Non-IEEE Members | 10000 | 11500 | 14000 |
| IEEE Student Members | 6800 | 7500 | 8400 |
| Non-IEEE Student Members | 8500 | 9500 | 10500 |
| Accompanying Person | 6000 | 7000 | 8000 |
| Attendee | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 |
| Workshop | 2000 | 3000 | 5000 |
| Foreign Delegates | Early Bird Registration (USD) | Regular Registration (USD) | On Spot Registration (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEEE Members | 160 | 200 | 240 |
| Non-IEEE Members | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| IEEE Student Members | 95 | 100 | 120 |
| Non-IEEE Student Members | 120 | 130 | 150 |
| Accompanying Person | 120 | 150 | 180 |
| Attendee | 75 | 100 | 120 |
| Workshop | 50 | 60 | 80 |
Important Date:
- Call for paper submission starts: April 15, 2025
- Last Date of Paper Submission: September 15, 2025
- Notification of Paper Acceptance: November 15, 2025
- Camera-Ready Submission Starts: November 30, 2025
- Last date of registration: December 31, 2025
- Early Bird Registration Starts: November 30, 2025
Contact:
- Dr. Soumya Sundar Pattanayak
Email: soumya.pattanayak@manipal.edu - Dr. Shwetha M
Email: m.shwetha@manipal.edu
Venue:
Manipal Institute of Technology,
BSF Campus, Yelahanka, Govindapura,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
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