ICFAI to Host Landmark International Congress on Mechanics

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is preparing to host a prestigious gathering of global minds this December as it welcomes the 71st Congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics to its Hyderabad campus. Scheduled from December 21 to 23, 2026, this international conference, organized through the university’s constituent IcfaiTech, represents a significant milestone for the institution's commitment to scientific advancement. By bringing together eminent researchers, academicians, and industry professionals, the event aims to explore cutting-edge developments in fluid and solid mechanics. This landmark congress reinforces the institution’s NAAC A++ standing and honors a tradition established by ISTAM since 1955. It serves as a vital platform for innovation, where emerging talent collaborates with experts to shape the future of theoretical and applied mechanics.

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), through its constituent ICFAITech, has announced the 71st Congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM-2026), an international conference to be held from December 21 to 23, 2026, at its Hyderabad campus. ISTAM-2026 is being jointly organized by the Departments of Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. 

The conference will bring together eminent academicians, researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world to present and discuss cutting-edge developments in fluid mechanics and solid mechanics. The event will feature peer-reviewed paper presentations, opportunities for publication, and the presentation of Young Scientist Awards, fostering innovation and encouraging emerging talent in the field.

Key dates for the conference include the opening of abstract submissions on April 2, 2026, with the last date for submission scheduled for July 12, 2026. Notifications of acceptance will be communicated by August 16, 2026, followed by full-length paper submissions on September 13, 2026. The final date for registration fee payment is October 11, 2026. The organizing committee from ICFAI Tech includes Dr. Anjanna Matta as Organizing Secretary, Dr. Manmadhachary as Convener, and Dr. Upendar Mendu and Dr. Avinash Malladi as Joint Organizing Secretaries.

The announcement of the international conference was made by Dr. K L Narayana, Director of IcfaiTech, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Professor Tamma Koti Reddy, Vice-Chancellor; Professor O.R.S. Rao, Chancellor of ICFAI University, Sikkim; Dr. T R K Rao, Chancellor of ICFAI University Jharkhand; and Professor J Mahender Reddy, Distinguished Advisor to the ICFAI Society, along with other members of the organizing team.

With the university's NAAC A++ accreditation and a strong research ecosystem, ISTAM-2026 is poised to be a landmark international conference, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and global collaboration in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Established in 1955 and headquartered at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, ISTAM has long served as a premier platform for scientists, engineers, and technologists to exchange ideas and advance research in mechanics. The annual congress, hosted by leading institutions such as IITs, NITs, and various research organizations across India, consistently attracts participation from both national and international communities. 

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is a deemed-to-be university under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, with the ICFAI Business School as a constituent. About 6,000 students are pursuing various programs in the Faculty of Management, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Law, ICFAI School of Architecture, and ICFAI School of Social Sciences. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade and an institutional CGPA of 3.59 out of 4.