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CITYMIRROR 2026
Digital Twins for Future-Ready Urban Development | 13–14th February 2026 | Hotel Dimora, Thiruvananthapuram
CityMirror 2026 is a two-day National Seminar designed as a collaborative platform for reimagining urban development through Digital Twin technologies—bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students.
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Quick Highlights
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Format: Two-day National Seminar
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Theme: Digital Twins for Future-Ready Urban Development
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Dates: 13–14 February 2026
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Venue: Hotel Dimora, Thiruvananthapuram
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Organised by: TPLC & Dept. of Information Technology, GEC Barton Hill
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In association with: IIT Delhi (Centre for Water Resources / Hydroinformatics Lab), TKMCE, and industry partners including AGSRT, Smart City Thiruvananthapuram & BIM Cafe Kochi
Welcome to CityMirror 2026
CityMirror 2026 is a two-day National Seminar designed as a collaborative platform for reimagining the future of urban development through the lens of Digital Twin technologies. Organised by the Translational Research & Professional Leadership Centre (TPLC) and the Department of Information Technology, Government Engineering College Barton Hill (GECBH), the seminar brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable cities.
The event is being promoted by the AGSRT team under the Pragati Centre of Excellence (CoE), further strengthening industry–academia collaboration and translational innovation initiatives
CityMirror 2026 Sessions
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Geospatial AI & Digital Twins in Disaster Management
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City Scale Digital Twins
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Infrastructure & Environmental Systems
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Smart Transportation & Urban Analytics
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AI – Decision Support
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Climate Action & Sustainability
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Governance, Policy & Community Management
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Innovation & the Road Ahead
Our Resource Persons
Dr Babu J. Alappat – Professor, IIT Delhi , BOG Chairman GECBH
Dr A. Keshari – Professor, IIT Delhi
Dr Salghuna N. N. – Academic Director, ASSRG
Shri Midhun S – Founder, AGSRT
Dr Adarsh S. – Professor , TKMCE
Dr Sudhipan Saha – Asst.Professor, IIT Delhi
Dr Ajith Gopi – Founder & CEO, Zonergia Services, Pvt.Ltd
Dr Sagi Rathna Prasad – Asst.Professor, IIT Palakkad
Jake J Jacob- Head, ULTS
Shri Murali L. S. – Deputy Consultant, KIIFB
Dr Thushara V. T.- Asst. Professor , CET
Dr Prashantha H. S. – Professor CS, Atria University, Banglore
Prof Arathy Nair G. R.- Asst. Professor , TPLC, GECBH
Twin the City: Start-Up Showcase
Parallel exhibition @ CityMirror 2026
Focus Areas
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GIS & Geospatial Technologies
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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Spatial Data Analytics & Visualization
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Digital Twins for Cities & Infrastructure
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Smart Urban Solutions
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Simulation & Decision Support Systems
Fee: Start-up Exhibition: ₹1000 per head
Translational Innovation Showcase
Who can participate: B.Tech | M.Tech | Ph.D. students | M.Sc | B.Sc (up to 2 students per project, single registration)
What to exhibit
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Working models
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Prototypes
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Translational research projects
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Tools/simulations/demonstrations
Fee: ₹1000 per project (covers 2 students)
Who can apply?
-Faculty Members
-Urban Planners & Policy Makers
-Industry Professionals
-Government & Municipal Officials
-UG & PG Students
-Research Scholars
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support CityMirror 2026 and gain prominent visibility in the main event hall, along with on-screen promotions and stall presence.
Platinum Sponsor — ₹2,00,000 (Video content promotion on main screen, free participation for 5 delegates, details displayed in main event hall, 1 stall)
Gold Sponsor — ₹1,00,000 (Video content promotion for two days, free participation for 5 delegates, details displayed in main event hall, 1 stall)
Silver Sponsor — ₹50,000 (Video content promotion one time in one day, free participation for 4 delegates, details displayed in main event hall, 1 stall)
Bronze Sponsor — ₹25,000 (Free participation for 2 delegates, details displayed in main event hall, 1 stall)
Nearby Attractions
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Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple
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Napier Museum & Zoo
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Kovalam
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Ponmudi
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Vizhinjam International Seaport
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Azhimala Shiva Temple
Contact Us
Dr Suja R.: +91-9995527866
Smt Arathy Nair: +91-9947694907
Smt Sruthi S. M.: +91-7736136161
Email: tplc@gecbh.ac.in
Organising Team
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Organising Chair: Dr Bijulal D
Organising Secretaries:
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Dr Suja R
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Dr Deepthi Sasidharan
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Prof Arathy Nair G. R.