About NCCI 2026

Learn about the National Conference on Computer Innovations, its objectives, and significance in the field of computer science and technology.

Conference Overview

The National Conference on Computer Innovations (NCCI) is a premier academic event that brings together researchers, industry professionals, and students to share knowledge, present research findings, and discuss emerging trends in computer science and technology.

Hosted by Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DoCSE) and its departmental student club, Kathmandu University Computer Club (KUCC), NCCI 2026 will be held on December 21, 2026 at Kathmandu University, Nepal. NCCI 2026 aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in the rapidly evolving field of computer science.

The conference provides a platform for participants to network with peers, engage with industry leaders, and gain insights into cutting-edge research and technological advancements.

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Conference Objectives

Knowledge Sharing

Facilitate the exchange of ideas, research findings, and technological innovations among participants.

Networking

Create opportunities for researchers, professionals, and students to connect and establish collaborative relationships.

Research Promotion

Encourage high-quality research in computer science and related fields through paper presentations and discussions.

Industry Engagement

Bridge the gap between academia and industry by involving industry professionals in discussions and presentations.

Student Development

Provide students with exposure to current research trends and career opportunities in computer science.

Innovation Showcase

Highlight innovative projects, products, and solutions developed by researchers and industry professionals.

Conference Themes

NCCI 2026 brings the following conference themes and their respective topics for submission this year. Participants are encouraged to submit their papers in the themes below. And are also highly encoutaged but not limited

Software Engineering and Project Management

Software engineering applies systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to the design, development, maintenance, and evolution of high-quality software systems. It blends modern methodologies, engineering principles, and automated tools to build scalable, secure, and user-centered software solutions.

Software ArchitectureAgile, Lean and Scaled FrameworksDevOpsDevSecOpsContinuous DeliveryRequirement EngineeringSystems ModelingSoftware TestingQuality AssuranceAI4SE: AI for Software EngineeringEmperical Software EngineeringCode AnalyticsDependabilityFault ToleranceResilience Engineering

1. Artificial Intelligence and Langauge Models

Focuses on core intelligent algorithms, model architectures

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNeural NetworksData ScienceDeep LearningComputer VisionNatural Language ProcessingReinforcement LearningLarge Language ModelsTiny ModelsLLM ArchitectureInferencingEthical Implications of AI Integration

2. Human-Centered Computing and Emerging Tech

Focuses on human interaction with technology, immersive media, novel paradigms, and next-generation Web/Hardware technology.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Extended Reality (AR/VR)Internet of Things (IoT)Web3/BlockchainBrain Computer InterfaceNeuroinformatics

3. Systems, Networks, and Cybersecurity

Covers high-performance digital infrastructure, distributed computing, hardware/network security, and cloud scalability

CybersecurityDistributed ComputingCloud Computing and ScalabilityCompliance with security policiesEthics of cybersecurityData security and trust in digital ecosystemsEconomic impact of information security breaches

4. Algorithms and Computation

Dedicated to study of algorithms their advancement, experimentation, adaptation in diverse domain

AlgorithmsDesign and Analysis of AlgorithmsData StructuresParallel AlgorithmsAlgorithms and AIHigh Performance ComputingEvolution of HPCQuantum Computing

5. Applied Informatics and Digital Transformation

Dedicated to interdisciplinary computational solutions targeting specific societal sectors, healthcare, government, and localized domain applications.

Health InformaticsAgriTechE-GovernanceDigital Public InfrastructureFinTechEdTechDigital LearningAI in EducationLearning Analytics

6. Information Systems

Information Systems

ICT4DDigital InnovationsDigital Healthcare & Innovation ManagementDigital transformation frameworksThe environmental impact of digital infrastructures

7. ICT for Disaster Management, Preparedness, Response and Recovery

Focuses on the use of technology in disaster management, including early earning systems, technology assistance in preparedness, response and recovery.

Early Warning SystemsAI and Predictive ModelingSatellite Communications and GPSCrowdsourced GIS MappingCrisis Information Management SystemsRole of ICT in Disaster Response

Join Us at NCCI 2026

Be part of this exciting event and contribute to the advancement of computer science and technology in Nepal and beyond.