ICAI4AC – 2026
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The First International Conference on “AI 4 Automotive Composites” (ICAI4AC 2026) will be hosted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering on 27–28 February 2026 in Chennai. The mission of ICAI4AC 2026 is to create a global platform that unites artificial intelligence and advanced composite materials in the automotive sector, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial innovation.
ICAI4AC 2026 will feature oral presentations, poster sessions, invited talks, and tutorials by eminent experts highlighting state-of-the-art advancements. The conference will bring together leading researchers, R&D professionals, industry practitioners, and academicians from across the world to discuss AI-driven design, manufacturing, testing, and sustainability of automotive composites.
By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, ICAI4AC 2026 aims to pave the way for next-generation lightweight, smart, and sustainable automotive structures enabled by artificial intelligence.
SCOPE OF ICAI4AC 2026
One of the twenty-first century’s most revolutionary advancements is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with composite materials in the automotive sector. This convergence opens new opportunities for developing lightweight, high-strength, and intelligent structures with enhanced functionality, reliability, and sustainability—pushing beyond the technological limits of traditional automotive design and manufacturing.
The conference will focus on all AI-enabled aspects of automotive composite materials, including:- AI-assisted design and modeling of composite structures
- Predictive analysis of material behaviour during processing and service
- AI-driven optimization of manufacturing parameters and joining methods
- Machine learning for defect detection and quality assurance
- Digital twin integration for smart manufacturing and lifecycle management
- Recycling, reuse, and sustainability of composites with AI-based monitoring
ICAI4AC 2026 aims to provide a global forum where academic researchers, industrial professionals, and R&D experts can exchange ideas, share breakthroughs, and discuss the future roadmap of AI in automotive composites. The event will feature oral and poster presentations, invited talks, and tutorials, reflecting both academic depth and industrial relevance
Dr. P. Gurusamy, M.E., Ph.D.
Organising Secretary
Professor and Head, Mechanical Engineering
Chennai Institute of Technology,
Sarathy Nagar, Kundrathur,
Chennai – 600069, Tamilnadu, India.
Mobile: +91 9500034584
e-mail: icai4ac@citchennai.net
ICAI4AC – 2026
