Kathmandu Model College to Host the International Conference (IJCC 2026) – Call for Papers
Kathmandu Model College (KMC), Bagbazar, is set to host one of the most prestigious academic events in 2026: the 12th International Joint Conference on Convergence (IJCC 2026). Scheduled for February 3-6, 2026, this event will be held at KMC premises, in collaboration with Nepal Open University (NOU), to strengthen Nepal’s role in global scholarly dialogue.
With the theme “Advanced and Applied Convergence for a Smarter, Sustainable Future,” IJCC 2026 will bring together international scholars, researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to present cutting-edge research across interdisciplinary domains. The event is organized in collaboration with leading Korean institutions, including the International Institute of Business Convergence (IIBC), Korea; the International Promotion Agency for Culture Technology (IPACT); Knowledge Forest; and Visual Information Design of Korea (VIDAK).
Call for Papers
IJCC 2026 invites high-quality, original research papers across a broad spectrum of convergence and interdisciplinary domains, including (but not limited to): AI, human–machine interaction, quantum technologies, biomedical innovation, environmental AI, telecommunications, cultural convergence, emerging industrial technologies, and other emerging convergence fields. Researchers, faculty members, scholars, academicians, and industry practitioners are encouraged to submit their manuscripts.
Publication Opportunities
Accepted manuscripts will have the opportunity to be published in Korean-standard rated journals, including the Proceedings of AACL and journals such as IJIBC (www.ijibc.org), IJASC (www.ijasc.org), and IJACT (www.ijact.kr). Among these, outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in SCOPUS or SCI(E) indexed journals.
Event Details
- Date: February 3-6, 2026
- Venue: KMC, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Mode: Fully in-person
- Paper Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
- Submit Your Paper: http://eng.iibc.kr/iconf/ijcc2026/
- Conference Details: http://eng.iibc.kr/iconf/ijcc2026/index.php
IQAC Head, Dhurba Prasad Timalsina, said that this conference will serve as an important platform for advancing educational research and technological innovation in Nepal. It will open new doors for knowledge exchange and collaboration with the international community.
Ujjwal Bhattarai, Head of the Research Management Cell at Kathmandu Model College, stated that hosting a conference of such international standards in Nepal will be an inspiring and promising opportunity for young researchers, innovators, and the entire academic fraternity.
