Submissions

iCIIT Conclave 2026

from Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering: Establishing Rigour in AI-Native Workflows

As software development increasingly integrates generative AI tools, developers are rapidly moving toward new modes of building software where AI plays an active role in producing and orchestrating code.

While this has enabled rapid experimentation, often referred to as vibe coding, it also raises important questions about reliability, evaluation, and engineering rigour in AI-driven systems.

The iCIIT Conclave 2026, organized by the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), invites academics, industry professionals, and researchers to submit short synopses exploring the transition from experimental AI-assisted development to structured Agentic Engineering practices.

The conclave aims to explore emerging methodologies, workflows, and governance models that enable reliable and maintainable AI-native software systems.

Guideline for Submission

Submit your synopsis to iciit@iit.ac.lk

Synopses must follow the provided template and will be reviewed by the Conclave reviewing panel.

Accepted synopses will be informed via email with the presentation guidelines.

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PRESENTATION

Guidelines for the Presentation

Presentation Template

Prepare your presentation according to the official iCIIT 2026 template.

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You are advised to refer to the following guidelines to design your presentation

• The introduction slide must consist of your title of synopsis, company name, and presenter name/s.
• You may add your company logo on the provided template slides.
• Use headings or subheadings where possible.
• Use bullet points and avoid long sentences.
• Font size: 30–48 pt (titles), 24–28 pt (body text).
• Avoid all capital letters.
• Proofread carefully for spelling and grammar.
• Avoid too many colours, clutter, or fancy visual effects.

Preparation and Submission

• Oral presentations should be prepared in PowerPoint (.ppt / .pptx) format.
• Recommended number of slides: 15–20 slides.
• Figures, tables, and graphs are recommended but must be of adequate resolution.
• Rename file as [iCIITID] (e.g., iCIIT01.pptx).
• Your final presentation should be submitted to the link shared with your acceptance notification on or before 25th May 2026, 11:59 PM (+5.30 GMT) along with any Audio/Visual supporting material.

Time Allocation

• Presentation: 10 minutes
• Q&A session: 5 minutes
• Only two maximum number of presenters are allowed per presentation.