Programme

The summit schedule, plus venue and travel details for 12–14 October 2026.

Detailed Programme Venue & Travel Resources & Contact

Detailed Programme (All Sessions)

To be added

The full session-by-session schedule will be published here once finalized by the Organizing Committee.

Venue & travel

Getting to Shalimar Convention Centre

Summit Venue

Shalimar Convention Centre

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – 190025, India.

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Getting there

How to Reach?

By Air

The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar (SXR), approximately 20–25 km from the venue. Taxis and local transport are readily available from the airport to Shalimar.

By Road / Rail

Srinagar is well connected by road and rail with major cities of India. From Srinagar Railway Station, the venue can be reached by taxi or local transport.

Accommodation

Limited accommodation is available within the SKUAST-K Shalimar Campus. Participants are therefore advised to make advance accommodation arrangements at hotels and guest houses available across Srinagar, including several options in the vicinity of the University.

While you're here

Climate & Attractions

Daytime temperature10–22°C
Night temperature2–10°C
What to packWarm clothing

The Kashmir Valley is at its scenic best during October–November, with pleasant weather, clear skies and vibrant autumn colours. Delegates can visit Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and the historic sites of Srinagar, with the autumn colours of the Chinar trees providing a spectacular backdrop.

Downloads

Resources

Summit Brochure
.PDF — 207 KB
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Abstract Submission Template
.DOCX — 16 KB
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Get in touch

Contact Information

Patron

Dr Rajan Kotru
IMI Councillor (HP Chapter)

General & Institutional

Dean, Faculty of Forestry
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K)

Abstract & Summit Correspondence

Email for Abstract/Other SMD Summit 2026 related correspondence: