The World Congress on Smart Computing (WCSC 2026) was successfully held at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand. Now in its third consecutive edition, WCSC has firmly established itself as a sustained, international, peer-reviewed scientific forum dedicated to advancing high-impact research in Smart Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Soft Computing Techniques, Data Analytics, and Intelligent Systems.

The congress convened researchers, academicians, and industry leaders from across the globe, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of rigorously evaluated scientific advancements with demonstrable real-world relevance.

Highly Selective Global Awards Program

A defining highlight of WCSC 2026 was its highly selective global awards program, designed to recognize exceptional research excellence, originality, and measurable international impact, distinctly beyond routine participation or attendance. The awards reflect WCSC's commitment to honoring research that advances both scientific knowledge and real-world application.

Conference Leadership and Organizing Committee

The academic integrity and international stature of WCSC 2026 were guided by a distinguished leadership and organizing committee comprising senior academicians and domain experts from globally recognized institutions.

Organizing Chair

• Lokesh Chouhan - National Forensic Sciences University, Goa, India

Organizing Committee Members

• Santosh Kumar Sharma – Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, India
• Saroj Hiranwal – Victorian Institute of Technology, Adelaide Campus, Australia
• Sandeep Chaurasia – Manipal University, Jaipur, India
• Sonal Sharma – JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, India

Organizing Secretary

• Neha Yadav

General Chairs

• Rammohan Mallipeddi – Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
• Praveen Kumar Shukla – BBD University, Lucknow, India
• Harish Sharma – Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, India

A Rigorous and Highly Competitive Selection Process

WCSC awards are widely regarded for their exceptional rigor and selectivity. For each award category at WCSC 2026:

• Approximately 60,000 global applications and nominations were received
• Candidates represented universities, research institutions, and industry organizations worldwide
• Only one recipient was selected for the award category

Award decisions were made under the supervision of the Technical Program Committee (TPC), composed of internationally affiliated experts who independently evaluated submissions using a structured, voting-based framework focused on originality, innovation, technical rigor, and measurable impact.

Quantum AI Innovation Award

Advancing Cryptographic Security Through AI and Quantum Computing

In another major achievement, Rahul Vadisetty received the Quantum AI Innovation Award at WCSC 2026 for his pioneering research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing.

The award was conferred for his paper:

"Quantum Computing for Cryptographic Security with Artificial Intelligence."

Research Depth and Contribution

Rahul Vadisetty's research addresses a critical global challenge: the growing vulnerability of classical cryptographic systems in the era of rapidly advancing quantum computing. As quantum algorithms threaten existing encryption standards, the study proposes innovative, forward-looking security frameworks that integrate AI-driven intelligence with quantum computational models.

Core contributions include:

• Development of AI-enhanced quantum cryptographic architectures for adaptive threat detection
• Machine learning–based optimization of cryptographic protocols to resist quantum-enabled attacks
• Evaluation of post-quantum security architectures informed by AI insights

Strategic and Long-Term Impact

The research has far-reaching implications for:

• National and enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure
• Financial systems and secure digital transactions
• Global efforts to future-proof encryption standards in a quantum-enabled digital ecosystem

Recognized for its originality, technical depth, and international relevance, the work achieved the highest aggregate evaluation score, resulting in Mr. Vadisetty's selection as the exclusive recipient of the Quantum AI Innovation Award.

International Recognition and Professional Distinction

The AI/ML Researcher Excellence Award and the Quantum AI Innovation Award are internationally recognized distinctions that signify:

• Global peer recognition
• Professional distinction in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Quantum Technologies
• Achievement well above the level ordinarily encountered in the field

By honoring Shalini Polamarasetti and Rahul Vadisetty, WCSC 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to recognizing research that drives meaningful scientific progress and shapes the future of intelligent, secure, and scalable digital systems worldwide.

AI/ML Researcher Excellence Award

Honoring Advanced Enterprise Conversational AI Research

At WCSC 2026, Shalini Polamarasetti was conferred the AI/ML Researcher Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional scholarly, technical, and applied contributions to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The award was presented for her research paper:

"Conversational AI in Salesforce: A Study of Einstein Bots and Natural Language Understanding."

Research Depth and Contribution

Shalini Polamarasetti's research provides a comprehensive technical and applied analysis of enterprise-grade conversational AI systems, with a focused examination of Salesforce Einstein Bots and their underlying Natural Language Understanding (NLU) architectures. The study moves decisively beyond traditional rule-based chatbot models, positioning conversational AI as an adaptive, learning-driven system capable of interpreting user intent, retaining conversational context, and improving response quality through continuous interaction and domain-specific data.

Key contributions include:

• Advanced evaluation of intent classification and entity extraction across large-scale enterprise environments
• Optimization of conversation flow design to improve response accuracy, reduce latency, and enhance user experience
• Analysis of scalability, reliability, and governance frameworks ensuring responsible and compliant AI deployment across sales, service, and support operations

Practical and International Impact

The research demonstrates that enterprise conversational AI systems can:

• Reduce operational costs while maintaining high service quality
• Enable real-time, personalized customer engagement at a global scale
• Support responsible, governed, and scalable AI adoption across multinational organizations

Recognized for its strong integration of theoretical rigor and real-world applicability, the work was evaluated by the Technical Program Committee as a substantial advancement in enterprise AI systems, resulting in Ms. Polamarasetti being selected as the sole recipient of the AI/ML Researcher Excellence Award.

About WCSC

The World Congress on Smart Computing is an annual, international, peer-reviewed conference series organized by the Soft Computing Research Society, New Delhi, India, in association with global professional organizations. It serves as a sustained platform for high-impact research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation-driven solutions in emerging technologies.

For additional information on WCSC 2026 and its awards program, please visit the official conference website.

For additional information regarding WCSC 2026 and its awards program, please visit the official conference website: https://scrs.in/conference/wcsc2026/page/Awards