National Conference on Emerging Trends in
Vacuum Electronic Devices & Applications
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Secunderabad, Telangana
About the Conference
LAMBDA, Department of EEE, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus jointly with the Vacuum Electronic Devices & Applications Society (VEDA-S), Bangalore, is organizing the 21st National Conference on Emerging Trends in Vacuum Electronic Devices & Applications (VEDA-2026), during December 20–22, 2026. The conference aims to provide a networking platform for researchers and professionals from R&D, academia, industry, and students to share their work & experience in the broad area of vacuum electronic devices and applications.
The conference will cover a comprehensive tutorial on design and development aspects of vacuum electronic devices and systems. The subsequent two days will feature plenary sessions, invited talks by renowned experts, and presentations of contributed papers, addressing a wide range of topics in vacuum electronic devices and their applications.
Call for Papers
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts of work on the following subjects in vacuum electronic devices and applications.
Paper Submission
Submission Process
Stage 1 – Initial Submission
Authors are required to submit a 2-page Extended Abstract through the Microsoft CMT portal. The manuscript should be prepared in the IEEE two-column conference format IEEE Templates Page.
All submissions will undergo peer review by the Technical Programme Committee.
Stage 2 – Final Submission
Authors of accepted papers shall submit a 2-page Final Extended Abstract, incorporating the reviewers' comments, through the Microsoft CMT submission portal.
Microsoft CMT Account
All authors must have a Microsoft CMT account before submitting their manuscript. If you already have a CMT account, you may use the same account to submit your paper. Do not create a new account if you already have one.
Authors who do not have a CMT account may create one free of charge by following the official Microsoft CMT account creation guide:
After creating and verifying your account, you may submit your manuscript through the VEDA 2026 Microsoft CMT Submission Portal:
Guidelines & Information
Presentation
At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper in person. Online presentations will not be permitted.
Conference Proceedings
The final extended abstracts of accepted and presented papers will be included in the conference proceedings.
Accessing the Templates
Official IEEE Website
- The required manuscript templates are provided below. For additional reference and complete formatting instructions, you may also visit the official IEEE Conferences Publishing Website.
Microsoft Word
LaTeX Template Instructions (PDF, 63 KB) [Be sure to use the template's conference mode.]
- Template (ZIP, 700 KB) Updated 2024
- LaTeX Bibliography Files (ZIP, 309 KB)
Overleaf
- When working in Overleaf, the template is available at https://www.overleaf.com/gallery/tagged/ieee-official
Special Issue
Authors of selected presented papers would be invited to submit a full-length manuscript for consideration in a Special Issue of SADHANA – Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences (SCIE and Scopus Indexed) which will follow a standard peer-review process in accordance with the journal's editorial policy.
*Please note that one registered author can present a maximum of two papers.
Research Scholars Forum
VEDA 2026 will feature a dedicated Research Scholars Forum, providing PhD scholars an opportunity to present their ongoing research through posters and interact with experts from academia, industry, and research laboratories.
Scholars currently pursuing their PhD, or those who have defended their PhD thesis during year 2026, are eligible to participate. Participants should submit their extended abstract (in the template used for Call for Papers above) through the Microsoft CMT submission portal under the subject area "Research Scholars Forum" and are required to prepare and bring their poster for presentation at the conference.
Important Dates
Submission of Extended Abstracts
Notification of Acceptance
(Camera-ready) Extended Abstract Submission
Last Date of Registration
Registration Fees
Industry & R&D
Delegates
Academia
Delegates
Student Delegates &
Retired Professionals
Mode of Payment
https://forms.gle/8zA9tTv8CKRCVXvR7
Accommodation
Delegates: Block-reservation of rooms in nearby hotels will be made. Delegates may directly book accommodation with the respective hotels.
Conference Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring a distinguished individual for their lifelong contributions, visionary leadership, and extraordinary impact in the field of vacuum electronics.
Mid-Career Award
Recognizing exceptional researchers and professionals who have demonstrated significant innovation, sustained excellence, and leadership in their mid-career stage.
Padma Bhushan Dr. Amarjit Singh Young Scientist Award
Celebrating outstanding early-career scientists for their promising research, technical brilliance, and potential to shape the future of the industry.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Industry partners are invited to participate in the event to showcase their products and innovations in vacuum electronic devices, RF, and microwave technologies. Engage with delegates, speakers, and students to build meaningful collaborations. The conference provides an exceptional forum to effectively present your offerings to the community.
Platinum
- 5 Complimentary delegate passes.
- Back cover advertisement in the conference souvenir.
- Premium logo display on conference banners.
- Premium logo display on the main stage backdrop.
Diamond
- 3 Complimentary delegate passes.
- Inside back cover advertisement in the conference souvenir.
- Prominent logo display on conference banners.
- Prominent logo display on the main stage backdrop.
Gold
- 2 Complimentary delegate passes.
- One full-page colour advertisement in the conference souvenir.
- Logo display on general conference banners.
Silver
- 1 Complimentary delegate pass.
- Half-page black & white advertisement in the conference souvenir.
- Logo display on general conference banners.
Sponsors
CSIR-CEERI
Pilani
WILP
BITS Pilani
Tejas RF
Component Distributor
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
The BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus is an institution of international repute with higher learning in India, since its inception in 2008. It spreads over 200 acres of land at Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad.
Over the year, BITS has provided the highest quality technical education to students from all over India admitted on the basis of merit. BITS is ranked among the top Engineering Institutes of India.
BITS Pilani has five campuses in India: Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and the upcoming Amaravati campus—and one international campus in Dubai, UAE.
About VEDA Society
The Vacuum Electron Devices & Applications Society (VEDAS) was established to promote research, innovation, and collaboration in the field of vacuum electronic devices and their applications. The Society serves as a common platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, industry professionals, and students to exchange knowledge through conferences, workshops, seminars, technical meetings, and publications. VEDAS is committed to advancing vacuum electronics and fostering collaboration among academia, research laboratories, industries, and government organizations.
As part of its mission, VEDAS, in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, is organizing the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Vacuum Electronic Devices & Applications (VEDA 2026) during 20–22 December 2026. The conference aims to bring together experts from academia, R&D organizations, industries, and government laboratories to discuss recent advances, emerging technologies, and future directions in vacuum electronics.
Activities of VEDAS include:
- Organization of national conferences, seminars, workshops, and short courses.
- Promotion of research collaboration among academia, industry, and R&D organizations.
- Publication of newsletters, conference proceedings, and technical literature.
- Recognition of excellence through fellowships, awards, and professional honors.
- Encouraging student participation and knowledge dissemination in vacuum electronics.
- Facilitating networking and interaction among professionals in the field.
Contact Us
BITS Pilani
Department of EEE
Hyderabad Campus
Secunderabad, Telangana - 500078
🏢 Conference Secretariat
👤 General Chair
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
