It is our great pleasure to present the Proceedings of the International Conference on Data Science, Data Engineering, Security & Healthcare for Sustainable Development 2026 (ICDSS-SHSD 2026), held in New Delhi, India (Hybrid Mode) on 30–31 May 2026. This conference serves as a distinguished international forum for researchers, academicians, scientists, industry professionals, practitioners, and policymakers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and discuss the latest advancements in data-driven technologies that contribute to sustainable development.

In an era characterized by rapid digital transformation, Data Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Intelligent Healthcare Systems have become fundamental drivers of innovation and societal progress. These technologies play a critical role in addressing global challenges related to healthcare accessibility, environmental sustainability, secure digital infrastructure, resource optimization, and informed decision-making. ICDSS-SHSD 2026 was established with the vision of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting research excellence in these strategically important domains.

The conference focused on emerging trends, innovative methodologies, and practical applications at the intersection of sustainable technologies, AI-driven healthcare solutions, secure data systems, and scalable data engineering infrastructures. Through keynote addresses, invited talks, technical paper presentations, and collaborative discussions, participants explored how intelligent data ecosystems can accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while ensuring security, resilience, and inclusivity.

ICDSS-SHSD 2026 attracted a significant number of research submissions from scholars, researchers, and industry experts representing diverse institutions and countries. To ensure the highest standards of academic quality and scientific rigor, all submitted manuscripts underwent a comprehensive double-blind peer-review process conducted by an international panel of experts. Each submission was carefully evaluated based on originality, technical contribution, innovation, methodological soundness, relevance, and potential impact. Following this rigorous evaluation process, only the most meritorious contributions were selected for publication. The conference maintained a highly competitive acceptance rate of below 20%, reflecting its commitment to excellence and the publication of high-quality, impactful research.

The papers included in this proceedings volume represent state-of-the-art research and innovative developments in Data Science, Data Engineering, Security, Healthcare Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Systems, Sustainable Computing, and related interdisciplinary fields. Collectively, these contributions provide valuable insights into current challenges, emerging opportunities, and future directions that will shape the next generation of intelligent and sustainable digital ecosystems.

We express our sincere gratitude to all authors who submitted their research and contributed to the success of this conference. We are equally indebted to the members of the Technical Program Committee, reviewers, keynote speakers, session chairs, advisory board members, and organizing committee for their dedication, expertise, and unwavering support throughout the conference process. Their collective efforts ensured the quality, integrity, and success of ICDSS-SHSD 2026.

We also acknowledge the valuable support of our publishing partners, collaborators, sponsors, and institutional associates whose contributions helped make this international gathering possible. Their commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation continues to strengthen the global research community.

We hope that the research presented in these proceedings will serve as a valuable reference for researchers, practitioners, educators, students, and policymakers worldwide. Furthermore, we trust that the ideas, methodologies, and findings shared through this volume will inspire future collaborations and innovations that contribute to building secure, intelligent, sustainable, and resilient societies.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we warmly welcome you to ICDSS-SHSD 2026 and thank you for being part of this important academic and professional endeavor.

Editors
Proceedings of ICDSS-SHSD 2026
International Conference on Data Science, Data Engineering, Security & Healthcare for Sustainable Development 2026
New Delhi, India (Hybrid Mode), 30–31 May 2026