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
Submissions close 25 August 2026 — don't wait for the last day.
What to know before you submit
A short set of ground rules that keep RICRF26 fair, focused, and easy to take part in. The full guideline — overview, dates, sub-themes, fees, and awards — is available as a PDF.
Download Conference Guideline (PDF)Aa Submission Rules
- Abstracts must be 250–300 words, written as a single paragraph, in English.
- Only original, unpublished research is eligible — work published previously, in full or in part, won't be considered.
- Each research group may submit a maximum of two abstracts, each with a different corresponding author, a different corresponding-author email, and a different presenting author.
Ok Registration & Multiple Abstracts
- Registration opens only after abstract acceptance results are announced.
- 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
- 8–10 minutes per presentation, followed by a short Q&A.
- Slides should be clear and visual — keep text minimal and legible from the back row.
- Bring a backup of your slides on a drive or accessible cloud link.
Ps Poster Presentations
- Boards follow the official size shared in your acceptance email.
- Include the title, authors, and affiliation clearly at the top.
- The presenting author must be at the poster during the assigned session.
Og Originality & Publication
- All abstracts undergo plagiarism and AI-content screening; the plagiarism score and the AI-detection score must each not exceed 30%.
- Abstracts exceeding this threshold may be rejected.
- Want your paper considered for publication? Submit the full paper by 30 October 2026.
What your abstract file should contain
Follow this structure so reviewers can move through your submission quickly.
For any help, contact us at conference@rursbd.org.
Download Abstract TemplateFive dates to plan around
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 isn't open yet — it starts 1 September 2026.
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
Dr. Md Habibur Rahman
Professor, Department of Folklore & Social Development Studies
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
Registrar
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. Md. Firoz Ahmed
Associate Professor
Department of Information & Communication Engineering
Dr. Maswood Akhter
Director, Institute of English & Other Languages, and Professor
Department of English
Dr. Golam Kibria Ferdous
Professor & Chairman
Department of Social Work
The people organizing RICRF26
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.
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.