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GSAM 2026

Global Symposium on Adaptive Manufacturing.

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GSAM 2026 — Global Symposium on Adaptive Manufacturing

The first edition of GSAM 2026: Global Symposium on Adaptive Manufacturing will be hosted by the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems at Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry Campus, on 7th September 2026. GSAM 2026 will be delivered in “Hybrid Mode”. The symposium aims to provide an international platform for research and knowledge exchange on the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Industry 4.0, and Digital Twin technologies in advanced manufacturing. This symposium is organised as part of the British Council-funded project, “VIRAM: Vision Integrated Robotics for Adaptive Manufacturing.”

Date

7th September 2026

Time

9:00 AM - Onwards

In-Person

Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry Campus

Online

Microsoft Teams

Topics Covered

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence in ManufacturingMachine Learning for Advanced ManufacturingDeep Learning for Process Monitoring and ControlComputer Vision for Manufacturing InspectionRobotics and Intelligent AutomationVision-Guided Robotics SystemsAdaptive Manufacturing SystemsSmart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0Digital Twin for Manufacturing ProcessesData-Driven Manufacturing and Predictive AnalyticsReal-Time Monitoring and Quality ControlDefect Detection and Fault DiagnosisProcess Optimisation in ManufacturingHuman–Robot Collaboration in Industrial EnvironmentsAutonomous and Self-Adaptive Production SystemsAdditive Manufacturing and Intelligent Process ControlWelding Automation and MonitoringSensor Fusion and Industrial IoT in ManufacturingCyber-Physical Systems for Smart FactoriesSimulation, Modelling, and Virtual ManufacturingAI for Maintenance and Predictive MaintenanceDigitalisation and Innovation in Modern Manufacturing
Submission Guidelines

How to Submit

Authors should submit an extended abstract of maximum 2 pages using the provided template.

What to Submit

  • •Extended abstract — maximum 2 pages using the provided MS Word template.
  • •Clearly state abstract, introduction, aim & objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.
  • •Page limit is inclusive of references and appendices.
  • •Submit in Word (.doc or .docx) format via the submission portal (10 MB limit).

Review & Publication

  • •Single-blind peer review by at least one programme committee member.
  • •All accepted extended abstracts will be published.
  • •E-certificate issued for all accepted and presented papers.
  • •Oral presentations can be delivered in-person or online.

Before you submit

Download the Abstract Template

Use the official MS Word template to format your 2-page extended abstract. All submissions must follow this template.

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Submit Your Work

Ready to Submit?

Meet the deadline and submit through our official portal. This symposium is proudly supported by the following partners.

Submission Deadline

17th July 2026

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Funded By

British Council

British Council

Funder

In Collaboration With

Ulster University

Ulster University

MIT-ADT University

MIT-ADT University

SSIGMA

SSIGMA

Registration Information

Registration & Fees

All details you need to know about registering and attending the symposium.

Registration & Fees

£0 registration fee — funded by the British Council Going Global Programme. One paper per registration; only the presenting author registers. Selected UK-based female students may receive travel support for in-person participation. For queries, email Dr Sagar Nikam (s.nikam@ulster.ac.uk).

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Registration Link — TBD

The official registration link will be announced shortly after the notification of acceptance (4 August 2026). Please check back closer to the date.

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Key Deadlines

Important Dates

Mark your calendar with these key milestones leading up to the symposium.

STEP 1

Paper Submission Deadline

17 July 2026

STEP 2

Notification of Acceptance

4 August 2026

STEP 3

Camera Ready Paper

10 August 2026

STEP 4

Registration Deadline

11 August 2026

SYMPOSIUM

Symposium Date

7 September 2026

Expert Speakers

Learn from Leaders

Our symposium features distinguished speakers from leading universities and research institutions.

Dr Jingchao Jiang

Dr Jingchao Jiang

Confirmed Keynote Speaker

Department of Engineering

Affiliation: The University of Exeter, UK

Research Interests

Additive manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, biomedical applications of additive manufacturing, and AI/machine learning for manufacturing.

More Keynotes Coming Soon

Additional expert speakers will be announced in due course.

Organising Team

Symposium Committees

A collaborative partnership bringing together experts from across the UK, India, USA, and South Korea.

Organising Committee

  • Dr Sagar Nikam

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Deepika Nikam

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Bryan Gardiner

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Cian O'Donnell

    Ulster University, UK

  • Prof Alistair McIlhagger

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Cormac McGarrigle

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Khalid Saeed

    Ulster University, UK

Programme Committee

  • Dr Aqib Javed

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Muhammad Abid

    Ulster University, UK

  • Dr Kedarnath Rane

    NMIS, Scotland, UK

  • Dr Shahana Bano

    Robert Gordon University, UK

  • Dr Anil Prathuru

    Robert Gordon University, UK

  • Dr Eoin Hinchy

    University of Limerick, Ireland

  • Dr Shubhavardhan Ramadurga Narasimharaju

    South East Technological University, Ireland

  • Dr Mayur Sawant

    MIT-ADT University, India

  • Dr Tejaswini Bhosale

    MIT-ADT University, India

  • Mr Sudarshan Lathkar

    SSIG Manufacturing, India

  • Mr Pratik Joshi

    MIT-ADT University, India

  • Mr Ashish Umbarkar

    MIT-ADT University, India

  • Mr Ashwinkumar Mahindrakar

    MIT-ADT University, India

  • Dr Manoj Mugale

    Eastern Kentucky University, USA

  • Prof Jaehyeok Doh

    Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

  • Prof Sang-in Park

    Incheon National University, South Korea

Ready to Join GSAM 2026?

Submit your abstract by 17 July 2026 and join researchers from the UK, India, USA, and South Korea. Whether you prefer to attend in person at Ulster University or join online, we welcome your contribution.

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Have questions about the symposium?

For more information, visit https://viram.uk or contact us directly.

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