Workshop on AI-Enabled Next-Generation UAV Communications

A 3-days Hybrid Workshop on AI-Enabled Next-Generation UAV Communications Organized by Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Department of Mathematics & Computing | 3–5 October 2026  AI/ML | ã UAV NETWORKING | ó MAC LAYER DEVELOPMENT | Ó EDGE INTELLIGENCE | Å RESOURCE ALLOCATION ± SUPPORTED BY TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad ² ORGANIZING TEAM Convenor Dr. Tamoghna Ojha Department of Mathematics & Computing IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Email: tamoghnaojha@iitism.ac.in Co-Convenors Dr. Alakesh Kalita Dr. Sudhakar Kumawat Department of Mathematics & Computing Email: alakesh@iitism.ac.in, Email: sudhakar@iitism.ac.in IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ± WHO CAN APPLY Research scholars, UG/PG students, faculty members, scientists, industry professionals, and practitioners working in wireless com- munication and networking, AI/ML, embedded systems and UAV technologies. Ñ REGISTRATION FEE Registration is free for everyone. Attendance will be taken, and participants will receive a digital certificate for attending the workshop. › ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is an Institute of national importance with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and innovation. Established in 1926, the Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across science, engineering, management and interdisciplinary areas. In 2026, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad marks its centenary year. ø ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & COMPUTING The Department of Mathematics and Computing contributes to teaching and research in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and Data Science. It offers programmes including B.Tech./Integrated M.Tech. in Mathematics & Computing, M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing, M.Tech. in Data Analytics and doctoral research programmes. @ HOW TO APPLY Online Registration: https://forms.gle/7DsZHXZ98Nd2jBKd8 Registration deadline: 25 September 2026 Selection Announcement: 1 October 2026 Scan to register > * HOW TO REACH IIT (ISM) DHANBAD By Train: Dhanbad Junction (∼2.5 km). By Air: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur (∼95 km); Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (∼270 km). ◎ ABOUT THE WORKSHOP The workshop focuses on next-generation UAV communication systems and the growing role of AI/ML in intelligent wireless networking. It will cover UAV networking architectures, MAC-layer protocol development, adaptive resource allocation, edge/cloud intelligence and practical system-development challenges.  KEY THEMES • AI/ML for wireless and aerial communication systems • UAV communications, networking and...