symposium Important dates
| Paper Submission Deadline | |
| Full Paper | : 18.08.2025 |
| Peer Review Comments | : 15 days from date of submission of paper |
| Camera-Ready Paper | : 18.09.2025 |
| Symposium Dates | : 3-5 Nov 2025 |
REGISTRATION
The symposium encourages an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and civil society to foster knowledge exchange, dialogue, and networking
| Category | Description | Registration Fee* (including GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Participations from India | ||
| Sponsored | Working professionals deputed by universes / institutes/Projects | ₹ 7000 |
| Individual (non-sponsored) | Working professionals, not sponsored by their organizations | ₹ 4000 |
| Research Scholars | Pursuing Ph.D. and Post Doc. (Only 5 Participants) | ₹ 3000 |
| Students | Pursuing MLIS degree (Only 5 Participants) | ₹ 1500 |
| Participations from Outside India | $120 | |
*Participation in the symposium is purely based on registration. Registration fee is non-refundable. Registration fee does not include accommodation charges.
ACCOMMODATION
| Category | Description | Accommodation Fee** |
|---|---|---|
| Ashutosh Guest House (AGH)* | D/B Non-AC Room | ₹600/- double occupancy |
| Technology Guest House (TGH | D/B AC Room | ₹1680/- single occupancy ₹2240/- double occupancy |
** Accommodation charges will be as per latest institute rule.
TRANSPORTATION
IIT Kharagpur enjoys excellent connectivity via both rail and air. The closest railway stations are Kharagpur and Hijli. One can get taxi/ toto/ rickshaw from railway station, it will take hardly 15 minutes to reach the venue. The closest airport to IIT Kharagpur is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, which is approximately 140 km away. The journey from the airport to IIT Kharagpur can take about 2.5 to 3 hours by road
VISA REQUIREMENT
Citizens of all countries, except Nepal and Bhutan, require a valid visa granted by Indian Missions Abroad for entering India. Those wishing to visit a neighbouring country like Sri Lanka or Nepal and then return to India should obtain a double/multiple entry visa. Upon confirmation of registration, the Organizing Committee shall issue the necessary documents as required for obtaining Visa from the Indian consulate of the country of the applicant.