About ETD 2026
29th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD-2026) is organised by the Central Library, IIT Delhi, in association with NDLTD during October 23-25, 2026.
The conference theme is “ETDs in the age of AI”. We hope the conference will stimulate fruitful discussions on artificial intelligence for ETD lifecycle management, discoverability, and reproducibility.
The ETD ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). ETD-2026 emphasises advancing ETDs through AI, a participatory and action-oriented model that embeds AI across the ETD lifecycle management. The use of GenAI, LLMs and other applications to support the most efficient access to ETDs. On the other hand, GenAI text has been increasingly popular in academic research, particularly in the creation of theses and dissertations, raising important questions about academic integrity, authentication, critical thinking, data reliability, ownership and many more.
About the Host
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
IIT Delhi is one of India’s premier institutions for education and research in science, engineering, technology, and interdisciplinary studies. Established in 1961 and recognised as an Institution of National Importance, IIT Delhi is also designated as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India.
Global & National Rankings
• QS World University Rankings 2026: #1 in India, #123 Worldwide
• NIRF 2025 Rankings:#2 Engineering, #3 Research, #4 Management and #4 Overall
About the Central Library, IIT Delhi
The Central Library and its 36 Unit Libraries form the knowledge backbone of IIT Delhi, supporting over 13,000 users.
Facilities & Infrastructure
• RFID-enabled smart library
• AI and ICT-based services
• Fully automated operations using Koha LMS
• Advanced Computer Lab for training and research
• Research Support & Outreach
• Library Mobile App, Chatbot, etc.
The Library also runs national and international MOOCs and has previously served as the headquarters of the INDEST-AICTE Consortium.
About NDLTD
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is an international non-profit organization promoting open access, global visibility, and long-term preservation of ETDs.
NDLTD works to:
• Advance global ETD initiatives
• Provide standards, tools, and best practices
• Support institutions in making graduate research openly accessible
Submission Categories
ETD-2026 invites contributions across categories that explore innovation, research, policy, and practice in the evolving landscape of ETDs, especially in the context of AI and emerging technologies.