One Day International Conference
Connecting academia, research, industry, government and students to advance resilient infrastructure, responsible technologies and climate-responsive built environments.
About the conference
Sustainability is now a worldwide reality and needs innovative, interdisciplinary solutions to climate change, resource depletion, urbanization, energy transition and environmental degradation.
Design, engineering and architecture are key contributors to technologies and systems that drive sustainability, economic development and social health. The One Day International Conference on Sustainability in Design, Engineering and Architecture (ZHCON-2026) brings together stakeholders from academia, research, industry, government and student communities to share insights, showcase advanced research and address sustainable development challenges.
The conference aims to unite disciplines and promote technologies and practices that support resilient infrastructure, sustainable manufacturing, green energy systems and climate-responsive built environments.
Innovations for a resilient and sustainable future.
Conference themes
The conference may include, but is not limited to, the following themes and sub-themes.
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Studies
Interdisciplinary Research
Conference leadership
Guided by the distinguished academic leadership of Aligarh Muslim University and ZHCET.
Chief Patron
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University
Patron
Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University
Co-Patron
Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Co-Patron
Principal, Zakir Husain College of Engineering & Technology
Our institutions
01 / Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh Muslim University was established in 1920, growing from the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1877. One of India’s leading institutions of higher education, AMU spans 1,155 acres and supports approximately 37,000 students through more than 300 academic programmes.
Its fully residential character creates a rich academic, cultural and intellectual environment. The university is home to landmarks including the Maulana Azad Library, Sir Syed House Museum, Strachey Hall and Bab-e-Syed, and continues to uphold ideals of scholarship, diversity and social responsibility.
The University is accredited A+ by NAAC. In NIRF 2024, it ranked 8th among universities and 16th overall in India; U.S. News & World Report 2025 placed AMU 5th among Indian universities.
02 / ZHCET
Established in 1935, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET), Aligarh Muslim University, is one of India’s premier engineering institutions. Named after Dr. Zakir Husain, former President of India, the college has a distinguished legacy of excellence in engineering education, research and innovation.
ZHCET offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across engineering disciplines. It is committed to interdisciplinary research, industry-academia collaboration and sustainable technological solutions for societal development.
Registration
Registration is mandatory for all participants. The online registration link will be announced shortly.
Delegate fees
Call for contributions
Researchers, academicians, industry professionals and students are invited to contribute to ZHCON-2026.
Submit original and unpublished research contributions related to the conference themes and sub-themes.
Submission dates, format requirements and the submission link will be announced on the conference website.
