IEEE BHTC is a premier international conference dedicated to addressing sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 6th edition of this flagship humanitarian conference of IEEE Bangalore Section will focus on AI for Sustainability, exploring how artificial intelligence can transform urban sustainability for a smarter, more livable future. It will be held in Bangalore, India, from March 27^th-29^th, 2026.


IEEE BHTC is an annual event bringing together scientists, technology leaders, and innovators to showcase interdisciplinary research and drive collaborations across industry, academia, government, and startups. The conference serves as a platform for turning breakthrough ideas into scalable solutions for global sustainability challenges. It features a highly selective technical program with peer-reviewed and invited papers from leading researchers and technologists. It is complemented by plenary talks, focused workshops, student challenges, industry-led technical sessions, panel discussions, and thought leadership forums.