IEEE International Conference 2025

About the Institute

Our educational pursuit began in 1995, when Oriental Institute of Science & Technology came into being. We toiled hard amidst adversities to reach our goal of developing an Internationally acclaimed group of Instituitions. Today with world class infrastructure, highly experienced and motivated faculty, superb industry focus, competitive passion, cutting edge and a galaxy of top rankers to our credit, we have a distinctive edge in the area of Technical education. OIST the oldest among the Institutes, has reached its objective,long back, with the NBA accreditation for its programs.

About the conference

The 1st International Conference on Data, Energy and Communication Networks (IC- DECoN 2025) will be organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at OIST, Bhopal, India, and is technically co-sponsored by IEEE MP Section. Serving as a prestigious platform, this flagship conference will facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge advancements across a spectrum of disciplines, including Aerospace, Communication, Circuits, Devices and Systems, Signal Processing, Computing and Processing, IoT, General Topics for Engineers, Geoscience, Power, Energy and Industry Applications, Robotics and Control Systems, Automation and allied domains. As a recurring annual event with nationwide participation, IC-DECoN 2025 will converge experts, researchers, scholars, and industry professionals from around the world to share and deliberate on their work, offering profound insights into emerging technological trends. In adherence to global trends, IC-DECoN 2025 will be conducted in a hybrid mode at OIST, Bhopal, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation. We anticipate a strong turnout of authors and participants, fostering engaging discussions and impactful networking opportunities.

Call for papers

DECoN 2025 aims to bring together experts from diverse fields to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the interconnected domains of data science, energy systems, and communication networks.

Tracks:

Data Science, AI, Smart Analytics and Quantum Computing
VLSI, Embedded Systems, 5G/6G Technologies and Advanced Communication Networks
Power, Control, Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles

Robotics, Automation and Thermal Engineering
Construction Technology, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Energy
Innovation in Healthcare System and Biotechnology

Awards:

Best Paper Award in each Track

The TPC will select the above awards by judging the submission based on the following criterion:

Novelty
Type of Presentation (Online/Offline). Extra credit will be awarded to participants opting for an offline presentation.
Advancement of the theory and application
Quality of the presented results

Quality of the written manuscript
Practicality and industrial relevance of the presented work
Quality of the oral/poster presentation
Formatting of the Paper

About the conference:

About IEEE MP Section

In 2021, the IEEE Madhya Pradesh Subsection became the IEEE Madhya Pradesh Section. Madya Pradesh and Chattisgarh state comes under the IEEE MP section. IEEE MP Section have more than 100 student branches and 10 technical societies chapters. The IEEE Madhya Pradesh (MP) Section is a prominent regional entity within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence. Established to serve the dynamic region of Madhya Pradesh in India, the IEEE MP Section plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional growth among researchers, practitioners, educators, and students in various fields of engineering, technology, and related disciplines.

For more information, please visit www.ieeemp.org

About IEEE Student Branch OIST

The IEEE Student branch of Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal (India) is a vibrant student branch with enthusiastic members which aims to provide an ecosystem where they can nurture their technical skill and get mentoring from industry experts, technical experts and providing an environment to come up with ideas and work on them to build a solution and contribute to the society.

DECoN-2025 Committees

Role	Name	Affiliation
Chief Patron	Shri Praveen Thakral	Chairman, OGI
Patron	Shri Gaurav Thakral	President, OGI
General Chair	Dr Amitabh Mishra	University of West Florida, USA
	Dr Manish Dixit	MITS, Gwalior
General Co-Chair	Dr Jitendra Agarwal	RGPV, Bhopal
	Dr Rajesh K Shukla	OIST, Bhopal
Conference Chair/Program Chair	Dr Vijayalaxmi Biradar	Director IQAC, Kalinga University, Raipur
	Dr Manish D Sawale	Professor, OIST, Bhopal
Publication Chair	Dr Jyoti Singhai	MANIT, Bhopal
	Dr Nivedita Singh	OIST, Bhopal
Track Chair	Dr Ashish Singhal	Sistec-R, Bhopal
	Prof Girish Khare	OIST, Bhopal
Technical Program Chair	Dr Yadunath Pathak	MANIT, Bhopal
	Prof Sreeja Nair	OIST, Bhopal
Oversight Members	Dr MK Badapanda	RRCAT, Indore
	Dr Amit Ojha	MANIT, Bhopal
Publicity Chair	Dr Deepshikha Patel	OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Swati Pandey	OIST, Bhopal
	Prof Pratik Buchke	OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Monika Bhatnagar	OIST, Bhopal
Finance Chair	Dr MPS Chawla	EX, SGSITS, Indore
	Dr Rakesh Patel	OIST, Bhopal
Information Contact	Dr Prabhat Sharma	OIST, Bhopal
	Prof Sridhar Burla	OIST, Bhopal
Advisory Committee	Dr R N Yadav	EC, NIT, Bhopal
	Dr Lalita Gupta	EC, MANIT, Bhopal
	Dr Gaurav Bharti	EC, IIIT, Bhopal
	Dr Anmol Saxena	EC, NIT, Delhi
	Dr P S Pateja	CS, VIT, Bhopal
	Dr Somesh Kumar	EX, IIITM, Gwalior
	Dr Venu Sonti	EX, NIT, Raipur
Technical Program Committee	Dr Robin Singh	CS, NIT, Hamirpur
	Dr Abhishek Sharma	EC, OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Aditya Litoria	ME, OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Kiran Kumar Nallamekala	EX, SRM, Vijayawada
	Dr Ritesh Dash	EX, Reva University, Bangalore
	Dr K Chandrasekaran	EE, NIT, Raipur
	Dr R N Patel	EX, CSVTU, Bhilai
	Dr Lalit Kumar	EX, NIT, Raipur
	Dr Sourav Mallick	EX, NIT, Sikkim
	Dr Vijay Semwal	CS, MANIT, Bhopal
	Dr Abhishek Rawat	EC, IITRAM, Ahmedabad
	Dr Ankur Beohar	EC, VIT, Bhopal
	Dr Vinod Kumar Sharma	ME, NIT, Calicut
	Dr Benedict Thomas	ME, VIT, Vellore
	Dr Mohammad Taufik	ME, MANIT, Bhopal
	Dr Surj Prasad	ME, OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Ahetesham Farooqi	CS, OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Parmalik Kumar	CS, OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Divya Rai	EC, OIST, Bhopal
	Dr Shadab Pasha	IT, OIST, Bhopal

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Data, Energy, and Communication Networks (DECoN 2025) invites researchers, academics, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit their original research papers for presentation at the conference. DECoN 2025 aims to bring together experts from diverse fields to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the interconnected domains of data science, energy systems, and communication networks.

Track 1: Data Science, AI, Smart Analytics and Quantum Computing

Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
High-Performance Computing, Cloud Computing, and Edge AI
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Fraud Detection in Data Networks
Blockchain for Secure and Decentralized Data Management

Neural Networks and NLP
Data Mining and pattern recognition
Computer Vision and Quantum Computing
Other related areas

Track 2: VLSI, Embedded Systems, 5G/6G Technologies and Advanced Communication Networks

5G, 6G, and Beyond Wireless Communication Technologies
IoT, Edge Computing and Fog Computing
intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS)
Optical Communication, Li-Fi, and Free-Space Optical (FSO) Networks
Network Slicing, Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Signal Processing, Image Processing and Antenna Design
VLSI and Embedded System
Sensors and Signal Conditioning
Other related areas

Track 3: Power, Control, Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles

Smart Grids and Intelligent Energy Distribution
Renewable Energy Integration and Optimization
Energy Storage Systems, Battery Management
Electric Vehicle and Charging Networks
Power Electronics, HVDC, FACTS and High Voltage Technologies

Cyber-Physical Systems for Energy Monitoring and Management
Control System and Power Systems
Electric Machine and Drives
Other related areas

Track 4: Robotics, Automation and Thermal Engineering

Energy Management and Thermal Systems Engineering
Aerospace and Mechatronics Engineering
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Inter-Vehicle Communication
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and AR/VR
Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems

Robotics, Automation, and AI in Industrial Systems
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Smart Metering Systems
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Drones
Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Smart Manufacturing
Other related areas

Track 5: Construction Technology, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Energy

Geoscience and Remote Sensing
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Smart Cities
Sustainable Construction Materials
Energy-Efficient Building Design and Retrofits

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Sustainability Audits
Other related areas

Track 6: Innovation in Healthcare System and Biotechnology

Biotechnology and Biomedical Instrumentation
Telemedicine and Digital Health Technologies
AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare
Health Data Analytics and Big Data in Healthcare

Medical Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
Other related areas

Paper Submission

Papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
Submissions should follow the IEEE conference template. Vist the link: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html
Download IEEE Format
Papers should not exceed 6 pages including figures, tables, and references.
All submissions will be peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical quality, and relevance to the conference themes.
The working language of the conference is English, which will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussion.
Paper submission should be through CMT submission
Submit Paper
Author must create a CMT account to submit their paper using the link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/docs/help/general/account-creation.html
Author must use the given link to understand the paper submission process on CMT: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/docs/help/author/author-submission-form.html
Total file size of the paper must not exceed 5 MB.

IEEE policies:

The E-Copyright form must be submitted by the author or presenter at the time of registration. IEEE reserves the right to exclude a paper from distribution after the conference (e.g., by not including it in IEEE Xplore) if the paper is not presented at the conference. Papers are reviewed on the basis that they do not contain plagiarized material and have not been submitted to any other conference at the same time (double submission). These matters are taken very seriously and IEEE will take action against any author who has engaged in either practice.

Note: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Camera Ready Guidelines

A. For successful submission of camera-ready paper, carefully follow the instructions mentioned below:

You have already received the comments by the reviewers through notification email. Please incorporate the reviewers’ suggestions when preparing your camera-ready paper for the proceedings. The page limit is six pages and is strict. The final paper is to be submitted latest by 31st July 2025. This is a firm deadline for the submission of paper.
At least one author must register with Full Author Registration and present the selected paper at IC-DECoN 2025, in order for the paper to be considered for inclusion on IEEE Xplore. Each registration is meant for ONE (01) participant to attend the conference only. Co-author(s) who are also participating in the conference will need to register separately under the appropriate registration category. Please keep the proof of payment with you as it will be asked to be submitted.
Please make sure that the similarity index of your manuscript is below 15%, using standard plagiarism-checking software (e.g., Turnitin, etc.), before submitting the camera-ready paper from your end to confirm the submission of the paper to IEEE Xplore. If the similarity index is more than 15%, then your paper will not be included in the conference proceedings
The authors are urged to ensure that the camera-ready submission strictly follows the IEEE Template given at https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html The camera-ready papers that do not meet these requirements will not be submitted for further consideration to IEEE Xplore.
Before submitting the camera-ready paper and e-copyright transfer form on Microsoft CMT create PDF through PDF eXpress of your manuscript.

The final manuscript should have the copyright clearance code notice at the bottom of the first page. Kindly refer to the LaTex/Word template provided here: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html and replace the dummy code at the first-page bottom with this code (as shown in sample image 1) whichever is applicable:

For papers in which all authors are employed by the US government, the copyright notice is: U.S. Government work not protected by U.S. copyright
For papers in which all authors are employed by a Crown government (UK, Canada, and Australia), the copyright notice is: 979-8-3315-9442-8/25/$31.00 ©2025 Crown
For papers in which all authors are employed by the European Union, the copyright notice is: 979-8-3315-9442-8/25/$31.00 ©2025 European Union
For all other papers the copyright notice is: 979-8-3315-9442-8/25/$31.00 ©2025 IEEE

B. Before Creating a PDF

Add the copyright clearance code notice to the bottom of the first page of your paper as shown in sample image 1.
Proof read your source document thoroughly to confirm that it will require no revision.

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C. Instructions for Authors to Create Final PDF for IC-DECoN-2025 Submission

Prior to the Final Submission, the pdf file should be created through PDF eXpress (https://ieee-pdf-express.org/). If you generated a pdf from Latex, then again, you have to check it through PDF eXpress. The instructions for IEEE PDF eXpress are:

Creating your PDF eXpress Account (New user on PDF eXpress)

1. First create the account on IEEE PDF eXpress site (if no account created before). Select create an account in link https://ieee-pdf-express.org/ or directly click on https://ieee-pdf-express.org/account/signup

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a. Enter the following:
- 67170X for the Conference ID
- your email address
- a password

b. Continue to enter information as prompted.

c. An Online confirmation will be displayed, and an email confirmation will be sent on your email for verifying your account setup.
- After Verification, log into your IEEE PDF eXpress account by entering the Conference ID, email address, and password.

d. Authors already having eXpress Accountneed to add DECoN-2025 through following steps:
- Login by entering Conference ID (67170X ), email address and password. (Sample Image: 3)
- Click Associate your account with the conference (if you have IEEE Pdf Express Account).

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2. Fill up the information needed for the user profile and submit once completed after login.

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3. Go to the Dashboard and Click create new title for your paper.

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4. Enter the paper title and continue.

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5. Upload File word/pdf format (if you generated by Latex) created earlier having copyright clearance code. Click Continue once the file is chosen.

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6. Click Continue again.

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7. Conversion will be in progress (Word file will take a while to complete)

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8. If successful, you will get this message. Click Ok.

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9. Click Download PDF ICON to download the pdf express verified file.

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D. Author Console

You should submit your camera-ready paper and e-copyright transfer form on Microsoft CMT (See Sample Image 12 given below) for IC-DECoN-2025. First, click on the create camera ready submission and upload the final pdf created above.

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After that, on author console, click on Submit IEEE Copyright Form. The IEEE Copyright Form Submission page opens in CMT (Sample Image 13). You must read the instructions before proceeding.

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Click here to redirect to the IEEE Copyright website. You will be directed to the IEEE Copyright Web Site to submit IEEE Copyright Form (Sample Image 14)

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Upon completion, download the completed IEEE Copyright Form in PDF. When you are finished, you will be redirected back to Author Console on CMT(Sample Image 15).

Once you have the IEEE Copyright file, you may either drag and drop the file into the dotted region or click ‘Upload from Computer’ to upload the file that way. Then click ‘Save’as shown in below image 15.

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Complete!

You may create a new title if you have more than one paper accepted for this conference or you can repeat the process if any change in the final paper.

Oral Presentation Guidelines

The total time allotted to each speaker is 12 minutes. You should plan to speak for 10 minutes and leave 2 minutes for questions. Also, it is compulsory to follow the template of the DECoN-2025.
Presentation Template
There is NO EXCUSE for using more than your allotted time. Rehearse your presentation several times; projecting slides and doing anything else you would otherwise expect to do at the meeting. It is a discourtesy to your audience, the Session Chair and the other speakers to exceed your allotted time. The Session Chairs are instructed to adhere to the printed schedule for the session. With parallel sessions this is critical to the overall success of the conference.
Presenters are required to present their paper as a live, offline or online (Google Meet) presentation mode, followed by Q&A during their scheduled timeslot. Live presentation of Oral papers is a requirement for publication in IEEE Xplore. For online presenters, Google Meet team links of each Track and their time slot will be provided soon.
Presentations should be clearly structured and should contain the essential elements of the accepted formal paper. Please include such content as the problem, the background, the innovative approach, the new results, and any comparative evaluation that the author wishes to present.
The presenter should prepare a reasonable number of PowerPoint slides, so as not to exceed the time limit. Typically, 1 slide is presented in 1 minute. Slides should not be overcrowded by text and graphics. Too much text should be avoided.

Registration

Category	Early Bird Registration (Until 15th Aug. 2025)
Category	IEEE (Online)	IEEE (Offline)	Non-IEEE (Online)	Non-IEEE (Offline)
Student (UG/PG/Research scholar)	5900/-	4720/-	7080/-	5900/-
Professional (Academician)	9440/-	8260/-	10620/-	9440/-
Industry Participant	11800/-	10620/-	12980/-	11800/-
Foreign Author	$160	$150	$170	$160
Attendees	1500/-	1500/-	1500/-	1500/-

Note: The above fees is inclusive of the GST.

Registration Guidelines

Please note that the fees shown above are inclusive of all taxes and levies. Any gateway charges along with applicable taxes or levies, if any, will have to be borne by the registrant.
IEEE member fees discount is only applicable if an active IEEE membership number is provided in the registration form. IEEE members are requested to upload IEEE membership details during the online registration process, if registering under IEEE category.
Students are defined as full-time students, enrolled for degrees or diplomats with a university or another similar institution. The proof of enrollment (Valid Student ID showing name and current status) should be scanned and uploaded on the registration system).
All registrations include admission to all technical sessions.
At least one of the authors must complete an author registration by the final camera-ready paper submission deadline for their paper to be included in the final program of the conference.
One author registration covers only one paper.
To upload your final paper, you need a registration number, issued by the online registration system. Please make registration and payment before the final paper submission.
Payment can be made by Credit cards, VISA, Master, JCB, American Express, Diners Club cards are accepted.
For any registration category, no refunds will be made in any case.

Event	Date
Call for Papers	20th March 2025
Submission Due Date	~~15th May 2025~~ 30th June 2025
Notification of Acceptance	30th June 2025
Camera-ready Paper Due	31st July 2025
Registration Open	1st June 2025
Early-Bird Registration Closes	15th Aug 2025
Last Date of Registration	30th Sept 2025
Conference Date	12th & 13th December 2025

Call For Reviewer

Dear all,

We are excited to announce the IC-DECoN 2025, which will be held from 12 to 13 December 2025. As we aim to ensure the high quality and integrity of the conference proceedings, we are seeking experienced and knowledgeable reviewers like you to be part of our esteemed review committee.

As a reviewer for IC-DECoN 2025, you will play an important role in evaluating and providing constructive feedback on the submissions within your area of expertise. Your expertise and insights will contribute significantly to the selection of the most innovative and impactful research for presentation at the conference.

All accepted papers to be published in IEEE Xplore (Scopus Indexed).

Reviewer Responsibilities:

Reviewing manuscripts in your area of expertise.
Providing constructive feedback to maintain high publication standards.
Ensuring a fair and timely review process.

Reviewer Benefits:

Recognition Certificate for your contribution.
Networking opportunities with leading experts in the field.

We would be honoured to have your valuable expertise as part of our Technical Program Committee. If you are interested, please confirm your willingness by filling out the following form:
Reviewer Application Form: https://forms.gle/1nNZActRSaLYbnmu7

For any queries, feel free to contact us at icdecon2025@oriental.ac.in

About OIST:

Nearby Attractions:

Bhopal is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It's one of India’s greenest cities. There are two main lakes, the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. On the banks of the Upper Lake is Van Vihar National Park, home to tigers, lions and leopards. The State Museum has fossils, paintings and rare Jain sculptures. Taj-ul-Masjid is one of Asia’s largest mosques, with white domes, minarets and a huge courtyard. Other attractions:

Bhojpur Temple: The majestic Bhojpur temple is just 29 km from Bhopal. The temple is about 1000 years old and dates to the reign of Raja Bhoj, the legendary Parmar monarch of Dhar. Even today, during the Shivaratri celebrations, this temple draws a sizable number of devotees of Lord Shiva.

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: On the highway leading to Hoshangabad, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are situated about 45 km to the southeast of Bhopal. The site is 10 km long and around 3 km wide.

Sanchi Stupa:

Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 49 km from Bhopal, known for its stupas, pillars and stunning gateways.

How to reach OIST, Bhopal

This OIST is in city Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal being a major railway junction in the Central region it connects almost all important destinations in north, south, west and east. OIST is located on State highway linking BHEL township & Raisen. It is well connected by local transport, the Institute is 11 kms from Bhopal main station & 7 kms from Ranikamlapati Station and is 20 km away from Rajabhoj Airport.

Address:
Oriental Institute of Science and Technology(OIST),
Oriental Campus, Opp Patel Nagar, Raisen Road, Bhopal (M.P.) 462022, INDIA.

International Conference on Data, Energy and Communication Networks (DECoN)