RURS 2nd International Conference & Research Fair 2026 RICRF26
Theme Shaping the Future through AI & Sustainable Development
Bringing researchers, students, faculty, and practitioners together across eight tracks to turn ideas into real-world impact.
From research to real-world impact
RICRF26 is the second edition of RURS's International Conference & Research Fair, gathering undergraduate researchers, postgraduates, faculty, and industry professionals to present work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainable development.
Across two days and eight tracks, the conference is built to turn individual research into collective momentum — connecting the people building the next decade of solutions with the people who will use them.
Explore the sub-themes ↓Interdisciplinary
Eight tracks, one shared stage for cross-field conversation.
AI-Driven
Space for the models and systems shaping how we build.
Sustainable
Research grounded in long-term, real-world outcomes.
Global Network
Delegates from Bangladesh and abroad, side by side.
Eight tracks, one shared mission
Every submission finds a clear home across the disciplines below — pick the track closest to your work.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Smart Technology
Models, automation, and intelligent systems shaping how we build.
- AI Ethics
- Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning
- Block Chain & Distributed Systems
- Cloud Computing & Edge Computing
- Computer Vision & Image Processing
- Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
- Data Science & Big Data Analytics
- Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Machine Learning Applications
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Robotics & Intelligent Automation
- Smart Cities & Smart Agriculture
Business & Management
Strategy, markets, and organizations adapting to change.
- Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance
- Digital Business, MIS & Business Analytics
- Finance & Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
- International Business & Global Trade
- Marketing & Consumer Behavior
- Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics
- Strategic Management & Leadership
- Sustainability, ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Tourism & Hospitality Management
Engineering
Applied design and systems thinking for physical-world problems.
- Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical & Process Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Computer & Software Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Materials Science & Nanotechnology
- Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Engineering & Drug Delivery System
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Smart Infrastructure
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
Education & Public Health
Learning systems and health outcomes for stronger communities.
- Community Health
- Curriculum & Pedagogy
- Digital Health & Telemedicine
- Educational Technology
- Health Policy & Management
- Higher Education & Quality Assurance
- Inclusive & Special Education
- Maternal & Child Health
- Mental Health & Well-being
- Nutrition & Food Safety
- Public Health & Epidemiology
- Teacher Education & Professional Development
Humanities, Performing Arts & Cultural Studies
Culture, language, and expression in a technological age.
- Communication & Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Heritage & Preservation
- Film & Media Studies
- Fine Arts & Visual Culture
- Gender & Identity Studies
- History & Heritage Studies
- Language & Linguistics
- Literature & Comparative Literature
- Music, Theatre & Performing Arts
- Philosophy & Ethics
- Religious Studies
Life Science & Agriculture
Biology, ecosystems, and food-security research.
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agronomy
- Animal Science & Veterinary Research
- Aquaculture
- Biodiversity & Conservation
- Bioinformatics
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Food Science & Technology
- Genetics & Biotechnology
- Marine Biology & Fisheries
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Science & Crop Improvement
Social Science, Law & Development Studies
Policy, society, and the human side of development.
- Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Resilience
- Economics & Development Economics
- Gender & Development
- Human Rights & Social Justice
- International Relations
- Law & Legal Studies
- Migration & Urban Studies
- Peace & Conflict Studies
- Political Science & Governance
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Rural Development
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Science & Applied Science
Fundamental inquiry with real-world application.
- Chemistry & Applied Chemistry
- Earth & Atmospheric Science
- Environmental Science
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing
- Geology & Geophysics
- Industry 5.0
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Nuclear Science
- Physics & Applied Physics
- Renewable Energy & Energy Systems
- Statistics and Applied Statistics
What accepted authors should know
Here's what matters as you prepare to present. The full guideline — overview, dates, sub-themes, fees, and awards — is available as a PDF.
Download Conference Guideline (PDF)Rg Registration Notes
- Registration for authors & co-authors has closed. Listener registration remains open through 25 September 2026.
- If a paper has more than two authors, only one author may present it.
- Have two abstracts accepted and want to present both? Register and pay the fee separately for each one.
Or Oral Presentations
- 10 minutes per presentation. Slides must be Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX), with the RICRF26 logo on both the opening and closing slides.
- Bring a backup of your slides on a USB flash drive (pen drive).
- Be at the venue at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
Ps Poster Presentations
- Poster size 3×4 feet. Title 72–84 pt; author name & affiliation 36–42 pt; corresponding author's email 20–25 pt, italic.
- Official PowerPoint poster templates by sub-theme are available below — printing and bringing the hard copy is the presenter's responsibility.
- Poster presenters must be at the venue by 12:30 PM.
On Online Presentation
- Available exclusively for foreign/international participants, via Zoom or Google Meet — the link is emailed at the start of your session, 2:30 PM (BDT).
- Online oral presenters follow the same PPT/PPTX requirements as offline; online poster presenters keep a digital copy ready for screen sharing.
- Ensure a stable internet connection, working mic and camera, and a device suited for screen sharing.
Pb Publication
- Want your paper considered for publication? Submit the full paper by 30 October 2026.
- Selected papers may be considered for our partner journal according to their decisions.
Poster Templates by Sub-Theme
Download the official PowerPoint poster template for your track — sized and pre-formatted to the specs above.
Five dates to plan around
The Complete Conference Schedule
Your full schedule for RICRF26 — 1–2 October 2026.
Registration & Reception
Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Senate Building
Inaugural Session
Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Senate Building
Oral Presentation
Session Room
Lunch & Prayer Break
Fair Ground
Oral Presentation
Session Room
Poster Presentation
Fair Ground
Networking
Fair Ground
Choose the tier that fits you
All fees are per author / participant, payable via the official registration channel.
- Registration fees apply only to author(s) who will physically attend the conference on the event day.
- If an abstract has multiple authors, all authors and co-authors attending in person must complete registration and pay the corresponding fee.
- If a paper has more than two authors, only one author may present it.
- Registration opens only after abstract acceptance results have been announced.
- On-spot registration is available with limited facilities.
Registration has closed. See you at RICRF26!
Recognizing outstanding research, track by track
An Oral and a Poster award are presented in each of the eight conference sub-themes.
One per sub-theme, across all eight tracks.
One per sub-theme, across all eight tracks.
Presented at the closing ceremony on 2 October.
Chief Patron & Patrons
The senior University of Rajshahi leadership backing RICRF26.
Dr. Md. Faridul Islam
Vice-Chancellor, University of Rajshahi
Dr. Mamunur Rashid
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Rajshahi
Dr. Md. Abdul Alim
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration), University of Rajshahi
Dr. Imtiaj Hasan
Professor & Chairman, Department of Microbiology
Moderator, RURS
Dr. Md Habibur Rahman
Professor, Department of Folklore & Social Development Studies
Moderator, RURS
Shakibul Hasan
Lecturer, Dept. of Theatre
Chief Editor, RURS
Our Advisory Board
Senior University of Rajshahi leadership and faculty guiding RICRF26's academic direction.
Dr. Md. Faridul Islam
Vice-Chancellor
University of Rajshahi
Dr. Mamunur Rashid
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
University of Rajshahi
Dr. Md. Abdul Alim
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
University of Rajshahi
Dr. Iftikharul Alam Masud
Professor
University of Rajshahi
Dr. A. H. M. Khurshid Alam
Student Advisor
University of Rajshahi
Dr. Imtiaj Hasan
Professor & Chairman
Department of Microbiology
Dr. Md Habibur Rahman
Professor
Department of Folklore & Social Development Studies
Dr. Muhammad Sajjadur Rahim
Director, Office of International Affairs & Professor
Department of Information & Communication Engineering
Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman
Dean & Professor
Faculty of Agricultural Studies
Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman Mondol
Dean & Professor
Faculty of Fisheries
Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman
Professor
Department of Population Science & Human Resource Development
Dr. Md. Mosiur Rahman
Professor
Department of Population Science & Human Resource Development
Dr. Md. Shibley Sadique
Professor & Chairman
Department of Finance
Dr. Maswood Akhter
Director, Institute of English & Other Languages, and Professor
Department of English
Dr. Golam Kibria Ferdous
Professor & Chairman
Department of Social Work
Mohammad Taufiq Alam
Professor
Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Fazlul Haque
Professor
Islamic History & Culture
Md. Mehedy Hasan
Former President
2nd Executive Committee, Rajshahi University Research Society
The Organizing Committee of RICRF26
Team Leads & Co-Leads
The teams running RICRF26 behind the scenes — Graphics & Visual, Communication, Event Management, Conference Management, Content & Media, Editorial, and Sponsorship.
Souradip Chy
Farzana Mahim
Akif Azowad
Shakib Ahamed Sohag
Tirtha Datta
Md. Anserul Haque Sayem
Md. Morshed Akanda
Maliha Noor Anha
Samiha Hossain
Mujahidul Islam Sayem
Md. Shoyeb
Muktadir Mumit Zion
Shahriar Siam
Rudro Prokash Sutradhar
Md. Nayamot Ullah Asraf
Moments from RURS 1st ISCRF 2024
A look back at where it all started — the RURS 1st International Student Conference & Research Fair.
Your venue for two days in October
A 753-acre green campus by the Padma — home to RICRF26 on 1–2 October 2026.
Verify a Certificate
Check the authenticity of your RICRF26 certificate issued by RURS.
A few quick answers
Undergraduate students, postgraduate researchers, faculty, and industry professionals from any university or organization are welcome to submit and attend.
An accepted abstract is enough to present. A full paper is optional, and only needed if you're aiming for the post-conference publication track.
All abstracts and presentations should be in English, since RICRF26 is an international conference.
Yes — Listener registration lets you join every session without submitting an abstract.
Selected papers may be considered for our partner journal according to their decisions.
Be part of RICRF26.
Join researchers from across Bangladesh and beyond at the University of Rajshahi, 1–2 October 2026.