
Conference Support
Our aim is to establish IIT Madras as a prominent global location for cutting-edge research and innovation by bringing together pioneering researchers, innovators, and practitioners to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange of knowledge.
Eligible Events
Open to all international academic, research, and industry conferences, workshops, seminars and other international events.
Support We Provide
Financial support from the Office of Global Engagement.
Logistics and operations support from the International Conference Secretariat.
Liaison with the ministries for necessary clearances.
Streamlined planning, execution, and follow-up.
Important Steps: Hosting Your Conference
Finalise the dates, book the venues, and invite the participants.
Apply all necessary clearances and permissions to host the conference.
Book a meeting with our team to finalise your plans.
Proposal Submission Process
We have three calls for proposals - the deadlines are provided upfront.
Start by submitting a proposal for your international event.
Develop a preliminary budget and proposed dates.
Include objectives, expected outcomes, and your target audience.
Share your proposal using the provided form
Important Dates
The call for proposals is now live, with the submission deadline set for 16th February 2025. The results are expected to be announced by the first week of March.
Kindly note that the next call for proposals is tentatively scheduled for May 2025.

Contact Person
Mr. Vinoth S
Designation: Lead, International Conference Secretariat
Email: conferences@ge.iitm.ac.in
Telephone: +91 44 22578878