Call for Paper

Metering India 2026

Under the theme "Smart Metering - The Catalyst for Power Sector Digitalisation" the 11th edition of Metering India 2026 invites high-quality technical papers that explore how smart metering technology and data intelligence are transforming utilities, empowering consumers, and accelerating India's journey towards a Net Zero energy future.

The event is structured across five focused sessions designed to spark substantive dialogue on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in smart metering today.

Suggested Topics for Papers

Following are some of the major topics suggested and are not restrictive. Papers on subjects related to the theme of the seminar will be encouraged. Authors are requested to kindly mention the session name under which the paper is being submitted.

Utility Business Process Transformation and AMI Integration.

Interoperability Standards and Open Protocols for Smart Metering Networks.

Real-Time Data Analytics and Management: Case Studies and Demonstrated Benefits.

Smart Metering as the Backbone for Demand Side Management and Load Curtailment Programs.

Al and loT in Grid Operations: Edge Computing and Distributed Intelligence.

Consumer Empowerment through Digitisation: Self-Service, Transparency, & Trust, Consumer Indexing and Energy Audit.

Role of Smart Meters in Enabling India's Renewable Energy Integration.

Meter Data Monetisation: Revenue Models and New Value Streams for Utilities .

AMI Rollout Strategies: Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Best Practices from Indian Utilities.

Cybersecurity Architecture, Data Protection and Data Governance Framework for Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

Regulatory and Policy Framework: Standards Challenges and the Path Forward .

Communication Technologies for Next-Generation AMI Networks .

Grid Modernisation and Operational Excellence through Smart Meter Data.

From Meter to Market: The Modern Prosumer and Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading.

Smart Metering's Contribution to India's Net Zero and Sustainability Goals .

Use Cases of Power Quality Meters including Solar Roof Top.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Milestone Date
Last Date for Full-Length Paper Submission 20th July 2026
Notification of Acceptance to Authors 31th July 2026
Conference Dates 8th - 9th October 2026
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Authors must register and submit papers online at: www.meteringindia.ieema.org

Papers previously presented at any Seminar, Conference, or published in any Journal in India are not acceptable. Authors must submit a declaration to this effect.

The Principal Author is exempted from the participation fee. All co-authors must register as delegates and pay the delegate fee.

Trade names or brand names of any product or service must not be highlighted or promoted in any form. While critical reviews and analysis may be included, the paper should not be critical of any specific product, process, service, or technology.

Papers must represent original, unpublished research. The Organising Committee reserves the right to reject any paper found to be copied or previously presented at any conference in India or abroad.

Best paper Award

To motivate the presentation of high-quality papers, three best papers will be recognised through cash awards. A panel of experts will evaluate papers on the following parameters:

Novelty of subject (disclosure of new methods, processes, design philosophies, etc.)

Activity undertaken (original work, experimentation, practical case studies, R&D work, etc.)

Future activities and recommendations suggested

Clarity, quality of written text, and presentation skills

Relevance to the conference theme