We are happy to share that Pre-Conference Workshop–2 concluded successfully as part of the IESMCRC's, 16th International Research Conference & Doctoral Colloquium (IRCDC 2026), reinforcing IRCDC’s commitment to advancing rigorous, relevant, and future-ready research. The workshop on “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Research Practices: Empowering Researchers with Next-Gen AI Applications” was held on 23rd December 2025 (6:00–8:00 PM IST).

Aligned with the IRCDC 2026 theme “Synergize 5.0: Harmonizing Technology, Sustainability, and the Human Element,” the session effectively bridged emerging AI capabilities with real-world research applications, equipping scholars with practical tools to enhance research design, analysis, and productivity.

The session was led by Dr. Sowmiya Rani, AI expert and Founder, Sowmis_AWW, whose highly engaging and application-oriented delivery enabled participants to meaningfully integrate next-generation AI tools into their research workflows.

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