About the Conference

About the Conference

1st Visionary Forum on Convergent and Universal Sustainability (V-FOCUS 2026) is a flagship initiative of the Universal Research Forum (URF) aimed at creating a high-impact platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in the field of sustainability. With the theme “Engineering Convergence for a Sustainable World”, the conference focuses on how engineering, science, technology, and societal systems can converge to address global challenges related to energy, environment, resources, climate, and inclusive development. V-FOCUS 2026 brings together academia, industry, researchers, policymakers, innovators, and students to share ideas, present research findings, discuss emerging trends, and explore practical solutions that support a sustainable and resilient future.

The forum emphasizes interdisciplinary and convergent thinking, encouraging participants from diverse domains of engineering, technology, management, and social sciences to work together rather than in isolation. It provides a platform for presenting original research, case studies, technological innovations, industrial practices, policy frameworks, and educational approaches that contribute to sustainability at local, national, and global levels. The conference also aims to foster human-centric and ethical engineering practices, aligning with long-term sustainability goals and societal well-being.

Objectives of V-FOCUS 2026

V-FOCUS 2026 is designed with the following key objectives:

• To provide a common platform for researchers, professionals, and students to present and discuss advances in sustainable engineering and technology.

• To promote convergent and interdisciplinary approaches in solving real-world sustainability challenges.

• To encourage collaborations between academia, industry, and policymakers for impactful research and innovation.

• To highlight the role of emerging technologies such as AIML, IoT, Industry 4.0/5.0, CPS, and data analytics in building a sustainable future.

• To support the dissemination of high-quality research through URF journals and associated publication avenues.

Who Should Participate?

V-FOCUS 2026 welcomes participation from a wide range of stakeholders who are engaged or interested in sustainability and convergent engineering:

•    Faculty members, researchers, and scientists from universities, institutes, and R&D organizations

•    Postgraduate and undergraduate students seeking exposure to current trends and research opportunities

•    Industry professionals, engineers, technologists, and consultants working in relevant domains

•    Start-ups and innovators developing sustainable products, services, or solutions

•    Policymakers, government officials, and sustainability practitioners

•    NGOs and social organizations involved in environment and development initiatives

Participants are invited to contribute through research papers, review articles, case studies, project demonstrations, concept papers, and posters aligned with the conference theme and tracks.

Highlights of V-FOCUS 2026

The conference is planned to offer a rich and engaging experience through:

•    Inaugural and keynote addresses by eminent speakers and domain experts

•    Thematic technical sessions aligned with the core focus areas of sustainability and convergent engineering

•    Panel discussions and expert interactions on current and future sustainability challenges

•    Industry and innovation talks showcasing practical solutions, tools, and technologies

•    Best paper and best presentation awards to recognize quality contributions

•    Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and future project or publication partnerships

About the Organizer

Universal Research Forum (URF) is an academic publisher and knowledge platform committed to promoting high-quality research, innovation, and scholarly communication across engineering, science, technology, and allied disciplines. Through its journals, conferences, and academic initiatives, URF aims to support convergent, sustainable, and human-centric research that creates long-term value for the global academic and industrial community.