"Building Resilient, Transparent, and Secure AI for a Cyber-Safe Future"
Starting strong, voices from around the world meet at ICSTAIS 2026. Minds focused on AI safety gather, sharing work where intelligence systems face security demands. Instead of separate paths, one event links tech builders with real-world defenders. Through talks and tests, trust in machines becomes the center point. Because risks grow, so does the need for solid ground in how AI behaves. While code advances, people push for clarity, control, and strength. At its core, this meeting shapes what responsible AI looks like when threats knock.
One thing stands clear - trust matters when machines make decisions. Privacy slips away fast if safeguards fail. Resilience becomes key, especially as new dangers appear. Think fake videos that trick even experts. Or clever hacks aimed at confusing smart algorithms. Even automated attacks grow sharper by the day. These issues sit at the center of tough talks ahead.
About the Conference
ICSTAIS 2026 represents a premier international forum dedicated to advancing the frontiers of secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence. As AI systems become increasingly integrated into critical Because systems, which underpin choices, strong protection becomes essential when networks face risks. Urgency around solid measures grows as reliable execution becomes critical.
This conference brings together the global research community to address the dual
challenge of leveraging AI for cybersecurity enhancement while simultaneously
protecting AI systems from emerging threats.
A shared effort tackles both using artificial intelligence in digital defense. One approach builds tools while another watches the threat evolve. This work balances innovation with protection needs across networks. Some members test systems, others refine responses. Progress happens through collaboration focused on real outcomes. Learning spreads as teams adapt methods together
The event will foster meaningful dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers to shape the future of secure AI deployment across various sectors.
Important Dates
Paper Submission: May 10, 2026May 20, 2026
Acceptance: May 25, 2026
Camera Ready: May 31, 2026
Registration: May 30, 2026
Last Registration: June 10, 2026
Conference: June 12 – 13, 2026
About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University (CU) stands as one of India's leading private universities and Asia's fastest-growing educational institutions, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Recognized by the University Grants Commission and accredited with the prestigious A+ grade by NAAC, CU has become the youngest and only private university in India to achieve this distinction in its first accreditation cycle.
The university offers a unique academic model designed to match international standards, with a wide spectrum of programs paired with flexibility, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary orientation. CU maintains strong industry partnerships with over 515 top-ranked universities worldwide and has established itself as a leader in campus placements, with over 9000 placement offers for recent graduating batches.
With students from all 28 Indian states, 8 Union Territories, and 50 nations, CU fosters a cosmopolitan, inclusive atmosphere that promotes global perspectives and cultural diversity. The university's state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced technology integration and comprehensive research facilities, provides an ideal environment for hosting international academic conferences like ICSTAIS 2026.
About the Department
Working alongside major companies such as IBM helps shape direction through shared goals. Cloud, mobility, analytics - these fields mark pivotal shifts in how systems operate today. Shaped by rapid change, each domain influences modern infrastructure differently. Where cloud redefines access, mobility alters interaction patterns across devices. Meanwhile, analytics transforms raw information into actionable insight. Together, they form a foundation increasingly central to technological progress.
Among its offerings, the university provides dedicated spaces focused on cybersecurity. These environments support advanced work through targeted resources and structured access to the IBM software lab for emerging technologies, advancing new solutions in Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Business Education Research.
The Department Offers Futuristic Engineering Degree courses with industry-aligned specializations, emphasizing hands-on experience. By working on actual industry tasks, learning what has been tested before, students gain skills through detailed examples. This base stands firm through ongoing research. New tech shapes its core, while cyber defenses grow stronger alongside. Progress here links closely to innovation in digital safety practices. Its strengths place the department in a prime spot for organizing ICSTAIS 2026, combining knowledge from artificial intelligence setups with insights into protective security models.
Through partnerships with leading tech firms worldwide, the event maintains strong ties that support its ongoing success.
About Centre of Excellence
The Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity Privacy and Data Protection Interdisciplinary Hub at Chandigarh University was founded to push forward advanced studies, inventive thinking, and growth in practical abilities, among key domains tied to safeguarding digital systems. Created following a clear intent to build stronger national skills while encouraging partnerships between businesses and universities
The Centre works on advanced topics like Network Security, App Security, Cloud Protection, Device Safeguards, Monitoring Risks, Intelligence Digital Forensics, Post Quantum Cryptography, Zero Trust, and Buildings meet device safety. Where structures stand, machines connect securely.
Established through collaboration among international experts focused on digital security Leaders Palo Alto Networks, CheckPoint, Fortinet, CyberPeace Foundation - the Centre brings together academia, industry, and civil society to face new issues in safeguarding digital information, ensuring personal data stays secure, yet respecting individual privacy remains complex. Working with cutting-edge tools shapes how challenges get tackled outside textbooks. Solving actual issues grounds learning in experience rather than theory alone. Doing things physically builds understanding beyond what reading achieves. Through training, the Centre empowers students, researchers, and professionals to meet new digital dangers, which require homegrown strategies. Solutions emerge when local expertise tackles shifting risks. Facing modern attacks means building tools from within. Home-built responses adapt faster to changing threats. Creating internal methods strengthens defense over time.
With its unique blend of expertise and resources, the Centre is committed to creating impactful solutions that safeguard digital ecosystems, strengthen cyber resilience, and contribute to a secure and trustworthy
cyberspace.
