SMODS-2026 is committed to encouraging excellence in research, innovation, and scholarly contribution. To acknowledge outstanding work presented at the conference, we are pleased to announce the following awards.

Best Paper Awards To promote high-quality research and recognize exceptional academic contributions, one Best Paper Award will be presented in each technical session of the conference.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Originality and novelty of the research
• Methodological rigor and technical soundness
• Clarity of presentation and organization
• Relevance to conference themes
• Potential for real-world impact or future research

Eligibility & Process:

• All accepted and presented full papers are automatically considered.
• A dedicated Review Committee comprising domain experts will evaluate shortlisted papers.
• Award recipients will be announced during the Valedictory Session.

We look forward to celebrating outstanding research contributions and inspiring a culture of academic excellence!