🚨 Call for Papers | International Conference-TRANSFORM 2026 🚨

 

The KSCSTE–National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) is pleased to invite researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to submit technical papers for the International Conference on Transforming Transport for Safety and Sustainability (TRANSFORM 2026).

Conference Dates: 18-19 December 2026

Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Organized as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of NATPAC, TRANSFORM 2026 provides a multidisciplinary platform to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions in transportation, under the following thematic areas:

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering and Safety

Highway Infrastructure

Water Transportation

Smart and Digital Transportation Systems

Call for Papers

Authors are invited to submit full-length technical papers under the conference's five broad themes. Detailed theme descriptions are available in the conference brochure.

🌐 Conference Website For more details, please visit: https://natpac.kerala.gov.in/TRANSFORM2026

Submission Details

Manuscript Template & METEOR Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Templates

Paper Submission Portal: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Submission

Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts using the prescribed template and follow the submission guidelines carefully.

Publication Opportunities

Accepted quality papers will be published in the Springer Conference Proceedings. Selected high-quality papers may also be considered for publication in SCI/Scopus-indexed high-impact-factor journals, subject to the respective journals' peer-review and acceptance criteria.

We warmly invite you to contribute your research and join us in shaping the future of safe, sustainable, and resilient transportation. We also encourage you to share this call with your colleagues, research scholars, and professional networks.

We look forward to welcoming you to TRANSFORM 2026!

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The first 5-Day Hands-on GIS Short-Term Training Programme organised by KSCSTE-NATPAC was successfully conducted from 27-31 July 2026 at the KSCSTE-NATPAC Regional Office, JLN International Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam.

The programme saw enthusiastic participation from officials of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and students from various institutions. Over five days, participants gained practical experience in GIS through hands-on sessions covering spatial data management, mapping, geoprocessing, and spatial analysis.

We sincerely thank everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the first training program in this series. The encouraging response inspires us to continue this initiative, and we look forward to welcoming many more participants to the upcoming GIS Short-Term Training Programmes.

Stay tuned for announcements on the next training programme in the series!

#KSCSTENATPAC #GIS  #CapacityBuilding #Geospatial #QGIS #UrbanPlanning #TransportationPlanning #Kerala

An interactive session was held with Dr. Sooraj P., Professor, Government College of Engineering, Kannur, on 28 July 2026.

During the session, Dr. Sooraj interacted with the scientists of KSCSTE-NATPAC, sharing his insights and engaging in discussions on research, innovation, and collaborative opportunities in the field of transportation engineering. The interaction provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and exploring potential areas of academic and research collaboration.

 

Registration Open – IIRS Outreach Programme (Course ID-188) through NATPAC as Nodal Centre

Current Course Open for Registration:

• Course ID-188: * “ AI/ML for Geodata Analysis “ *

• Dates: August 03-14, 2026

• Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (tentative)

The training programmes will be conducted online through live and interactive sessions, as per the schedule published by IIRS-ISRO. Daily schedules will be made available on the ECLASS platform, and participants are expected to attend classes as per the published timetable.

Registration and Additional Information:

• More details: https://www.iirs.gov.in/EDUSAT-News

• Registration link: https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/

(Select “NATPAC” as your nodal centre during registration.)

The detailed participant guidelines for those registering through nodal centres are also attached herewith.

For any further details or assistance, please contact:

Dr. Sabitha N. M.

Nodal Centre Coordinator – NATPAC

Ph: 9447890798

Mail ID - sabithanm2023@gmail.com

Key Guide

5-days Hands-on GIS Training Programme as part of its GIS Training Series from 27 to 31 July 2026.

KSCSTE–NATPAC invites you to join its 5-Day Hands-on GIS Training Programme

Dates: 27–31 July 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: KSCSTE–NATPAC Regional Office, JLN International Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam.

Certificate will be provided to all participants

 

NATPAC is participating in INNOVISTA 2026, organised by Marian Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram, on 24–25 July 2026.

As part of the INNOVISTA 2026 Industry Expo, NATPAC has set up an exhibition stall showcasing its research capabilities, specialised equipment and initiatives in transportation engineering and road safety. The exhibit features road safety equipment, traffic signs and safety devices, along with tools and technologies used for traffic engineering, field investigations and transportation research.

The stall provides an opportunity for students, faculty and visitors to interact with NATPAC professionals and gain practical insights into how engineering, research and technology contribute towards safer and more efficient transportation systems.

📍 Marian Engineering College, Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram

📅 24 & 25 July 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

📻 ആകാശവാണി 'നേർമൊഴി' റേഡിയോ അഭിമുഖം

ഗതാഗത മേഖലയിലെ ഗവേഷണത്തിലും വികസനത്തിലും 50 വർഷം പൂർത്തിയാക്കുന്ന KSCSTE-നാറ്റ്പാക്കിന്റെ (NATPAC) ചരിത്രം, നേട്ടങ്ങൾ, സുവർണ്ണ ജൂബിലി ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയെക്കുറിച്ച് ഡയറക്ടർ പ്രൊഫ. (ഡോ.) ആശാലത ആർ. സംസാരിക്കുന്നു — ആകാശവാണിയുടെ ‘നേർമൊഴി’ പരിപാടിയിൽ!

📻 പ്രക്ഷേപണ സമയം:

• ആകാശവാണി തിരുവനന്തപുരം: 23/07/2026 (വ്യാഴാഴ്ച) ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് 3:00 മണിക്ക്

• അനന്തപുരി എഫ്.എം: 25/07/2026 (ശനിയാഴ്ച) ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് 2:00 മണിക്ക്