FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most often.
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Is FAR-SEE 2026 in person or online?
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Fully online. All sessions stream over Zoom Webinar. There is no physical venue, no travel, and no accommodation requirements.
What is the time zone?
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All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC +5:30). A time-zone converter will be available on the Programme page closer to the event.
Who can submit an abstract?
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Anyone working on AI/ML or its applications to the physical and engineering sciences — researchers, faculty, engineers, postdocs and students. There is no career-stage restriction.
How long should the abstract be?
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250–400 words, in English, optionally with one figure (≤ 5 MB). LaTeX and Word templates will be linked from the call for abstracts.
Will talks be recorded?
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Subject to speaker consent. Recordings, if available, will be shared with registered attendees post-event.
How is the join link distributed?
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The Zoom Webinar link will appear in your dashboard 24 hours before Day 1 and will also be sent to your registered email.
Will I receive a certificate?
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Yes — a certificate of participation is emailed to registered attendees after the conference closes.
Are there fee waivers?
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PRL, ISRO and Department of Space staff register free with institutional email verification. For other waiver enquiries, write to the secretariat.
What is the refund policy?
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Full refund until early-bird close, 50% until standard close, none after. See Terms for details.
How do I contact the organisers?
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Email farsee2026@prl.res.in. The Contact page also lists helpdesk hours during the conference week.