The Conference on Information and Communication Technology (CICT) is a premier annual conference series jointly organized by leading Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDMs). Established as a collaborative academic initiative, CICT serves as a high-impact platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers to present, discuss, and exchange ideas in the rapidly evolving domain of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The conference focuses on advancing research and innovation in key areas such as wireless and mobile communications, networking, signal processing, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, and emerging digital technologies. Over the years, CICT has grown into a recognized forum for high-quality research dissemination, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting cutting-edge technological developments.

CICT follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure that only original and high-quality research contributions are accepted. The proceedings are typically published through reputed publishers, enhancing the global visibility and impact of the presented work. The conference operates on a rotational hosting model among participating CFTI-IIITs, thereby strengthening institutional collaboration and knowledge sharing across India’s premier technical institutions. The conference is guided by a steering committee comprising representatives from participating institutes, under the patronage of the Directors of CFTI-IIITs.   The 10th edition, CICT–2026, will be hosted by IIITDM Kurnool, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the conference. This edition expands its collaborative framework to include not only CFTI-IIITs but also Public–Private Partnership (PPP) mode IIITs, thereby broadening participation and impact.