Opportunity brief
SYNOFURA '26 – Online Paper Presentation:
Event Details:
- Date: 14 October 2026.
- Mode: Online.
- Registration Fee: FREE.
- Organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering & BMEDEERS Association, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College.
About The Event:
- SYNOFURA '26 provides students and aspiring researchers with an opportunity to showcase innovative ideas, research work, and emerging concepts in Biomedical Engineering and allied fields.
- Participants can present their work under any one of the four symposium tracks.
Symposium Tracks:
- Track 1: AI, ML & Digital Healthcare.
- Track 2: Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering.
- Track 3: Neuroengineering & Rehabilitation.
- Track 4: Emerging Innovations in Biomedical Engineering.
Competition Rounds:
Round 1 – Abstract/Paper Submission:
- Participants must submit a research paper or abstract based on any one of the four symposium tracks.
- The submission should include the problem, proposed solution/research work, methodology, innovation, results/expected outcomes, applications, and future scope.
- Submission Deadline: 28 September 2026.
Round 2 – Online Paper Presentation:
- Shortlisted participants will present their work online before a jury panel.
- Presentation Duration: 5–7 minutes.
- Participants may use PowerPoint presentations, research findings, simulations, prototype/software demonstrations, or other relevant visual aids.
- The jury may ask questions regarding originality, methodology, technical feasibility, results, applications, and future scope.
- Final Presentation: 14 October 2026.
Evaluation Criteria:
Innovation and Creativity – 30%.
Feasibility and Technical Implementation – 30%.
Societal Impact and Scalability – 20%.
Sustainability, Inclusivity and Responsible Technology – 20%.
Submission Requirements:
- Submissions must be original work.
- Each team may submit only one idea.
- Teams must demonstrate their technical understanding and contribution.
- AI tools may be used during development, but originality and clarity of thought will be evaluated.
- All required materials must be submitted within the specified deadline.
Rules And Regulations:
- Participants must maintain professional decorum throughout the online event.
- Teams must join the presentation session at their scheduled time.
- Participants are responsible for a stable internet connection and necessary presentation facilities.
- Presentation and demonstration materials should be ready before the scheduled slot.
- Technical issues must be immediately reported to the event coordinators.
- Organizers may modify the event schedule in unavoidable circumstances or due to technical difficulties.
- Participants must follow instructions from the event coordinators and jury.
- The decision of the jury and organizers will be final and binding.
Prizes:
- First Prize: ₹5,000.
- Second Prize: ₹3,000.
- Third Prize: ₹1,000.
- Cash prizes are available for the online event.
Certificate:
- All eligible online participants will receive an E-Certificate.
Registration:
- Registration Fee: FREE.
- Registration Form: SYNOFURA '26 Registration Form.
Organizing Team:
- Staff Convenor: Dr. S. Chitra – HOD / BME.
- Staff Co - Convenor: Mr. K. Sathiyamurthi - AP/BME
- Staff Coordinators: Dr. C. Ushadevi – AP / BME; Mr. S. Jim Hawkinson– AP / BME.
- Student Coordinators: Mr. M. Mohamd Harees – President; Mr. A. Gowshik – Vice President.
Contact:
- Email: ushadevi.c@egspec.org.
- Phone: +91 86672 23595.
- Phone: +91 88077 28684.