Registration &
Abstract Submission
An archived record of how delegates registered for SustainX 2026 and how abstracts were submitted for peer review. Registration and submissions closed with the conference, held at IIT Madras on 23–25 July 2026.
Status
Submissions Closed
calendar_today Critical Academic Dates
Phase 01
Abstract Submission
31 May 2026
Deadline for oral and poster presentations
Phase 02
Acceptance Notification
10 June 2026
Sent via the SustainX portal
Phase 03
Early Bird Registration
14 June 2026
Preferential rates for early confirmands
Registration Fees
The rates that applied to SustainX 2026, retained for the record. Early Bird rates ran until 14 June 2026; standard rates applied thereafter, and all prices included GST. Select a category below to view details.
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Format
Abstracts must be limited to 250 words, clearly stating the research objective, methodology, key findings, and policy implications. Use standard academic English (UK or US, consistently). Avoid abbreviations in the title.
Presentation Modes
Oral Presentation: 15-minute presentation + 5-minute
Q&A.
Poster Presentation: A0 size, vertical format, displayed in the
ICSR Grand Gallery.
Thematic Alignment
All submissions must clearly indicate the primary focal theme (AI, Water, Energy, Battery, or Plastics). Cross-cutting submissions are accepted under the most relevant theme with justification.
Review Process
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by the Scientific Committee. Quality, originality, and relevance to circular economy principles are the primary evaluation criteria.
How Submissions Worked
Authors uploaded their abstracts through the IIT Madras SustainX Submission Portal, where entries could be saved and revised until the deadline. The portal is now closed; the steps below are kept as a record of the process.
Submissions closed on 31 May 2026 at 23:59 IST. The accepted work is collected on the abstracts page and in the E-Poster Room.
