Promote health and well-being through human-centered design.
About the conference
ZHCON-2026 is a worldwide platform for sustainable futures.
The conference brings together researchers across the globe to connect sustainability with design, engineering, architecture and applied research.
Organized by ZHCET, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Aligarh Muslim University.
Conference intent
Why this conference matters.
Sustainability demands collaborative work across departments, disciplines and professional communities.
ZHCON-2026 focuses on research and practice that can support climate-responsive development, energy transition, responsible technologies, resilient infrastructure and sustainable built environments.
The conference connects researchers, academicians, industry professionals and students from around the world who are working on sustainable development.
Conference objectives
Shared goals for research, practice and collaboration.
Encourage energy integration and carbon-neutral design.
Integrate Sustainable Development Goals into design, engineering and architecture.
Encourage innovative materials and technologies that minimize environmental impact.
Use AI, Digital Twins, BIM, IoT and smart systems to advance sustainability.
Foster collaboration among academia, industry, government agencies and professional bodies.
Showcase emerging technologies and materials for sustainable construction and design.
Inspire young researchers and students to contribute to future-ready sustainable solutions.
Host institutions
A legacy of learning, research and nation-building.
01 / Aligarh Muslim University
About the University
Aligarh Muslim University was established in 1920, growing from the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1877. AMU spans 1,155 acres and supports approximately 37,000 students through more than 300 academic programmes.
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
About Zakir Husain College of Engineering & Technology
Established in 1935, ZHCET is one of India’s premier engineering institutions. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across engineering disciplines.
The college is committed to interdisciplinary research, industry-academia collaboration and sustainable technological solutions for societal development.