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NGVCAI 2026

3rd International Conference

Next-Generation
Venture Capital

Innovations Powered by Artificial Intelligence

NGVCAI – 2026

07 – 08 November 2026 · KIT Auditorium, Berhampur

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Indexing & Publication Partner
Scopus Wiley

About the conference

Where Capital Meets AI

Join investors, founders, researchers, and technologists as we examine how artificial intelligence is rewriting the venture capital playbook — from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and exit strategy. Hosted by Kalam Institute of Technology, Odisha, India, NGVCAI 2026 is a two-day forum for research, capital, and technology to meet in one room, with Scopus-indexed proceedings published in partnership with Wiley.

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The host institution

About Kalam Institute of Technology, Odisha, India

Kalam Institute of Technology (KIT), Berhampur stands as a beacon of excellence in technical education and innovation. Named after the visionary Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, our institute embodies his spirit of scientific inquiry and technological advancement.

Established with the mission to nurture tomorrow's engineers and innovators, KIT has consistently been at the forefront of applied computing, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology in education and research.

Academic Excellence

Leading programs in engineering, computing, and management.

Research Focus

Active research in artificial intelligence, data science, and applied computing.

Entrepreneurship

A working incubation and entrepreneurship culture on campus.

Industry Connect

Strong partnerships with industry leaders and global institutions.

KIT at a Glance

25+

Years of Excellence

Serving quality education since establishment

5K+

Alumni Network

Graduates making impact globally

15+

Departments

Diverse engineering and technology programs

100+

Research Projects

Active research across computing and management

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2

Days of Innovation

Intensive learning experience

3+

Expert Speakers

Industry leaders & researchers

100+

Participants

Networking opportunities

Research track

Call for Papers

We invite researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit original research papers on artificial intelligence, venture capital, and technology entrepreneurship. Accepted papers are published in Scopus-indexed proceedings in partnership with Wiley.

Research Topics

  • AI-Driven Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence
  • Generative AI in Startup Ecosystems
  • Predictive Analytics for Portfolio Management
  • AI Governance, Ethics & Investment Risk

Important Dates

  • Deadline for Paper Submission: Oct 05, 2026
  • Full Paper Acceptance Notification: Oct 15, 2026
  • Camera Ready Submission: Oct 25, 2026
  • Registration Last Date: Nov 01, 2026
  • Conference Date: Nov 07-08, 2026

Submission Guidelines

  • Paper length: 6–8 pages
  • Original research only
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Wiley-published proceedings
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Honoring the occasion

Chief Guest

Dr. Sarat Chandra Tripathy

Dr. Sarat Chandra Tripathy

PhD, DSc

Scientist – F

National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India · Goa

Chief Guest

Featured voices

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Manfred Hoerstmann

Dr. Manfred Hoerstmann

Keynote Speaker

United States of America

Dr. Badri Narayan Subudhi

Dr. Badri Narayan Subudhi

Keynote Speaker

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu

Dr. Bibhudendra Acharya

Dr. Bibhudendra Acharya

Invited Speaker

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur

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Leadership

Organizing Committee

Chief Patrons

Er. Kanhu Charan Choudhury

Chairman-cum-Director

Kalam Group of Institutions

Mr. Pratap Chandra Panigrahy

Vice-Chairman

Kalam Group of Institutions

Mr. Santosh Kumar Jena

Secretary

Kalam Group of Institutions

Patron

Prof. (Dr.) Pabitra Kumar Tripathy

Patron

Kalam Institute of Technology, Odisha, India

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cmt Acknowledgement

The peer-review platform for NGVCAI 2026 will be announced along with the call for papers. Where the Microsoft CMT service is used, it is provided free of charge by Microsoft, who bear all expenses including Azure cloud services, software development, and support.

For authors

Author Guidelines

Paper Submission

  • Papers must be submitted in English only.
  • All submissions should follow the Wiley conference template (to be announced) (MS Word/LaTeX template).
  • Paper length: 6–8 pages including figures, tables, and references.

Formatting Requirements

  • Use Times New Roman, 10 pt, single column format.
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
  • Figures and tables must be clear, numbered, and captioned.

Plagiarism & Ethics

  • Papers must be original and not submitted elsewhere.
  • Similarity index should be below 15%.
  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will result in rejection.

Review & Acceptance

  • All papers will undergo a double-blind peer review.
  • Acceptance is based on quality, originality, and relevance.
  • Accepted papers must be revised as per reviewer comments before camera-ready submission.

Camera-ready & Copyright

  • Final paper must be submitted in the Wiley conference template (to be announced).
  • Authors must submit a signed copyright form (to be announced).
  • Any incomplete submission may not be included in the proceedings.

Registration Policy

  • At least one author of each accepted paper must register.
  • Registered author must present the paper at the conference.
  • Papers without presentation will not be included in the proceedings.

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