A Virtual and In-Person Conference
IMC19 needs to be promoted as a dual in-person and virtual conference, which is being organized by the IMC in partnership with BPA. Considering the current global geopolitical climate and the prevailing uncertainty in many regions, the organizers have made the decision to transition the conference from a physical gathering to a fully virtual format. This approach will enable participants from across the world to join seamlessly and engage in meaningful dialogue. The time zone for the conference shall be India.
Presenters will share their insights, research, and experiences through an interactive online platform, ensuring that the quality of knowledge exchange remains uncompromised. Further details regarding the conference structure, schedule, and digital participation guidelines will be communicated to all participants in the coming months.
The conference will bring together the collective expertise of mobility practitioners and specialists, creating a rich and diverse exchange of knowledge and best practices.
1. Themes of the Conference:
- Technology – a step towards independent mobility
- AI enable Mobility
- Newer Dimensions of Mobility
- Mobility – a tool for independent living
- Enhancing Mobility and Independence: Innovations for People with Visual Impairment
- “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Mobility for the Visually Impaired”
- “Empowering Movement: Innovations in Mobility for the Visually Impaired”
2. Venue: In-person as well as Virtual
- 18 November 2026 (Till Lunch) Inauguration & Sessions
- 19 November 2026 Sessions and Entertainment Program
- 20 November Pre-lunch: Workshops, Panel Discussion, Paper Presentation, at BPA; Award Ceremony and Valedictory
3. Conference Schedule
| Time | Day 1: 18/11/2026 | Day 2: 19/11/2026 | Day 3: 20/11/2026 |
| Day 1: 10-11.30 a.m. | Inauguration | Sessions | Sessions |
| 11.30-12.00 noon | Tea Break | ||
| 12.00 – 1.30 pm | Sessions | Sessions | Sessions |
| 1.30 to 3.00 pm | Lunch | ||
| 3.00 to 4.30 pm | Sessions | Sessions | Sessions |
| 4.30 to 5.00 pm | Tea Break | ||
| 5.00 to 6.00 pm | To be Decided | ||
| Day 2 | |||
| 10-11.30 a.m. | Sessions | Sessions | Sessions |
| 11.30 to 12.00 | Tea Break | ||
| 12 to 1.30 p.m. | Demonstration of Newer Devices | ||
| 1.30 to 3 pm | Lunch | ||
| 3 pm onwards | To be Decided | ||
| 7 pm onwards | Reception Dinner | Entertainment | |
| Day 3 | |||
| 10-11.30 a.m. | Sessions | Sessions | Sessions |
| 11.30-12.00 noon | Tea Break | ||
| 12 to 1.30 p.m. | Sessions | Sessions | Sessions |
| 1.30 to 3 pm | Lunch | ||
| 3-4 p.m. | Sessions | Sessions | Sessions |
| 4 – 5.30 | Sessions | Sessions | Concluding Award |
| 5.30 pm onwards | High Tea for Locals | ||
4. Inviting abstracts for presentation: A Program Committee has been constituted, and abstracts are being invited online
5. Number of participants: 250
6. The registration fee is inclusive of conference materials, conference bag, welcome reception, and Gala dinner
| SN | Nature of Participant | In person | Online |
| 1 | Foreign (other than South Asia) | US $ 250 | US $ 50 |
| 2 | South Asia Delegate | INR 8500 | INR 2000 |
| 3 | Person accompanying Foreign Delegate | US $ 150 | Not Applicable |