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
3rd International Conference
Next-Generation
Venture Capital
Innovations Powered by Artificial Intelligence
NGVCAI – 2026
06 – 07 November 2026 · KIT Auditorium, Berhampur
Indexing & Publication Partner
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.
Learn moreThe 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
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 15, 2026
- Full Paper Acceptance Notification: Oct 20, 2026
- Camera Ready & Registration Last Date: Oct 27, 2026
- Conference Date: Nov 06-07, 2026
Submission Guidelines
- Paper length: 6–8 pages
- Original research only
- Double-blind peer review
- Wiley-published proceedings
Honoring the occasion
Chief Guest & Guest of Honour
Amrut Phalguni Mohanty
Chief Administrative Officer & PIO
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur
Guest of Honour
Featured voices
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Manfred Hoerstmann
Keynote Speaker
United States of America
Dr. Badri Narayan Subudhi
Keynote Speaker
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu
Dr. Bibhudendra Acharya
Invited Speaker
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur
Manfred (Fred) Schindler
Keynote Speaker
2024 IEEE VP Technical Activities · MTT-S Honorary Life Member
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
CMT Acknowledgement
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.
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