IIT Mandi to host ‘SCEE Samarthya 2026’, providing a new platform for research and innovation

 The School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, one of India’s leading IITs, is organizing the third edition of SCEE Samarthya 2026. This two-day research symposium will be held on March 14–15, 2026, at the IIT Mandi campus.
SCEE Samarthya 2026 will serve as a unique platform for PhD scholars and research students to present their research work through poster presentations. The symposium aims to promote knowledge exchange within the institute and foster an environment of interdisciplinary dialogue.
The symposium will highlight various research activities conducted at SCEE, including areas such as Intelligent Systems and Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Communication Systems, Power Electronics and Drives, Control and Automation, and VLSI and Digital Technologies.
The highlight of the symposium will be a research poster exhibition, where researchers will present their research work and interact with faculty members, students, and other researchers. A panel of faculty members will evaluate the poster presentations, and “Best Poster Awards” will be presented for outstanding research contributions and innovative ideas.
This symposium, organised as the third edition of SCEE Samarthya, is an effort to create a dynamic academic platform within the school, which will encourage dissemination of knowledge, mutual collaboration and recognition of research achievements.
Speaking on the initiative, Professor Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi said,
“The third edition of SCEE Samarthya demonstrates IIT Mandi’s commitment to fostering a strong research culture among young researchers. Platforms like these provide our researchers with the opportunity to present their work and participate in meaningful academic discussions. In today’s rapidly changing modern world, research is the key to setting new standards for innovation and development.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aditya Nigam, Chairperson, SCEE, IIT Mandi said,
“Research is made more powerful through collaboration and dialogue. Through SCEE Samarthya 2026, we will provide our young researchers with the opportunity to present their research work, receive critical feedback, and establish new academic connections.”
In addition to academic presentations, the symposium will also feature a number of activities aimed at enhancing community engagement. These will include a cultural evening, in which students and faculty members will showcase the Institute’s creative talent through their performances, as well as a movie screening and a community dinner.
Through initiatives like SCEE Samarthya, IIT Mandi continuously strives to further strengthen its vibrant academic environment by encouraging research excellence, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.