
<p>Sustainability Fair 3.0 is set to surpass its predecessors by fostering a larger global network. With anticipated participation from over 1,500 delegates, including policymakers, industry leaders, and international researchers, the event aims to drive innovation and collaboration across various sustainability domains. Featuring keynote addresses from renowned sustainability pioneers and support from returning sponsors such as Adani, Reliance, and Springer, it promises an unparalleled exchange of knowledge. The fair will also host groundbreaking panel discussions, exhibits, and workshops, alongside the presentation of 300+ research papers and expanded partnerships with Q1 journals. This event is poised to redefine sustainability benchmarks, further enhancing UPES’s stature as a global hub for sustainability.</p>
<p>The Sustainability Cluster is a union of two former School of Advanced Engineering departments, namely Civil Engineering and Health, Safety & Environment Engineering. It offers NBA-accredited undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes and comprises a professionally qualified faculty team with national and international experience in academia and industry. The Cluster boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced laboratories, a fire training ground, cutting-edge software, and other facilities. Students actively participate in live and sponsored projects funded by the government and consultancy assignments. It hosts international and national student chapters such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), and the GreenUp Club. Additionally, it prepares students for certifications in professional courses such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and Lead Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001, 17025) and Swayam NPTEL courses.</p>
<li>Providing a platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to share their knowledge, research findings, innovative ideas, products, and services with a wider audience.</li>
<li>Bringing together professionals, industry leaders, and like-minded individuals from various sectors and backgrounds to foster collaboration, partnerships, joint projects, and business opportunities.</li>
<li>Providing a platform for discussing and addressing specific challenges or issues within a particular industry or field.</li>
<li>Facilitate engagement with regulatory bodies and policymakers to address industry-specific regulatory challenges and explore opportunities for improvement.</li>
<li>Sharing case studies and success stories that highlight effective strategies and lessons learned in the field of Health, Safety, Fire, Environment, and Sustainability.</li>
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<li>Occupational Health and Hygiene</li>
<li>Ergonomics & Human factor</li>
<li>Behavioural Based Safety </li>
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<li>Biotechnology</li>
<li>Nanotechnology</li>
<li>Biological Advancement</li>
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<li>Material Flammability and Toxicity</li>
<li>Fire Suppression</li>
<li>Wildland Fires and Other Large Outdoor Fire </li>
<li>Fire Simulation and Modelling</li>
<li>E-Vehicle fire</li>
<li>High-rise buildings fire</li>
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<li>Environmental Pollution</li>
<li>Wastewater Treatment</li>
<li>Bioremediation</li>
<li>Wastewater Surveillance</li>
<li>Air Quality Management and Monitoring</li>
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<li>Resource recovery from E-Waste</li>
<li>Energy from Biomass, Water, Waste</li>
<li>Bioprocesses and Bioproducts from Waste</li>
<li>Waste Valorization for Sustainable Development and Green Engineering</li>
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<li>Disaster & Industrial Risk</li>
<li>Explosion</li>
<li>Emergency Prep. & Response</li>
<li>Risk Assessment and </br>Management</li>
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<li>Sustainable construction </br>materials</li>
<li>Green Building</li>
<li>Resilient built facilities</li>
<li>Smart cities & Smart transportation </br> facilities</li>
<li>Geoenvironmental Engineering</li>
<li>IOT and AI in construction</li>
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<li>Construction Safety</li>
<li>Process & Nuclear Safety</li>
<li>Hydrogen & Electrical Safety</li>
<li>Safety Culture in Healthcare</li>
<li>Safety in automation</li>
<li>Psychological Safety at Work</li>
<li>Safety leadership</li>
<li>Advancement in Safety Technology</li>
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<li>Circular Economy</li>
<li>Carbon Footprint</li>
<li>Legal aspects of Health Safety & Environment</li>
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<strong>Abstract</strong>
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Please submit the abstract to the Organizing Secretary on this email ID: <a href="mailto:rhsfea@ddn.upes.ac.in">hsfea@ddn.upes.ac.in</a>Or online submission via submission link in the Registration Tab.</li>
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The acceptable word range for the abstract is 300-500 words, including 3 to 5 keywords at the bottom
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Please send in a brief biography and email IDs together with the abstract.
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The articles will be accepted only when plagiarism is less than 15% excluding references.
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We accept the submission of high-quality papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, experimental and theoretical work or research in progress related to the area as mentioned in the brochure themes. The accepted paper will be published by reputed international publishers (such as Taylor & Francis or CRC or Springer).
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<p>Formatting and paper length limit should be as follows:</p>
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Full-length paper should be within 12 pages (up to 5000 words) including illustrations
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<strong>Abstract:</strong> 300-500 words
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<strong>Keywords:</strong> 3-5
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<strong>Font: </strong>12-Point, Times New Roman
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<strong>Paragraph:</strong> Double spaced
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<strong>Margin:</strong> Normal
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<strong>Format:</strong> MS word compatible file
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Abstract submission deadlines
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20<sup>th</sup> March, 2025
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Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
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22<sup>nd</sup> March, 2025
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Registration deadline for authors:
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30<sup>th</sup> March, 2025
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Full Paper Submission
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2<sup>nd</sup> April, 2025
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Day 0
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8 April 2025
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Mega Alumni Connect - Reunite, Reconnect, Retreat & Rejuvenate
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Day 1
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9 April 2025
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Inauguration and Welcome Address
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Keynote Lectures
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Panel Discussion
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Oral and Poster Presentations
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Conference and Workshops
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Day 2
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10 April 2025
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Keynote Lectures
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Oral and Poster Presentations
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Conference and Workshops
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Award Ceremony & Valedictory Session
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President

Vice Chancellor

Pro Vice Chancellor

Sustainability Cluster Head

Associate Dean, Research and Development

Sustainability Cluster

Sustainability Cluster
Participant Category | Registration Fees (INR) | Registration Fees (USD) |
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Student | 1,200 | 50 |
Faculty | 3,000 | 100 |
Industry | 3,000 | 250 |
Accompanying Person | 1,200 | 50 |
Payment details
Note:
1. All the participants have to submit the registration fees through the bank details available on the website and conference brochure (Non-Refundable).
2. No Discount will be applicable for On-Spot registration.
For Indian Participants
For Foreign Participants
Beneficiary Name : UPES
Purpose : Sustainability Fair – 3.0
Bank Name : Yes Bank
Bank Account : SB – 011594600000224
Branch Code : 000115
Branch IFSC Code : YESB0000115
Swift Code : YESBINBB
Address : Ground Floor, 56, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Reunite, Reconnect, Retreat & Rejuvenate
The Mega Alumni Connect is an opportunity to bring M Tech-HSE & Civil Engineering and B Tech- Fire, Safety & Civil Engineering alumni together with the aim of- Faculty- Alumni networking, discussion of career progression, visibility of programs, connecting existing students and their mentorship and feedback on improving curriculum based on industry needs.
Alumni Event Highlights & Opportunities:
- Recognition and Awards: Nominate yourself or your organization for various award categories that celebrate Your & yours Organization outstanding contributions.
- Best Practice Showcase: Seize the opportunity to present your innovative best practices sharing your insights with a global audience.
- Panelist Nomination: Stand a chance to become a panelist, contributing your expertise to thought-provoking discussions.
- Collaboration and Sponsorship: Alumni can explore collaborative ventures and sponsorship opportunities, fostering mutual growth.
Objective
To provide exhibitors from both industry and academiawith a unique opportunity to showcase theirinnovations, research, products, and services to adiverse and influential audience at the 4th InternationalSustainability Conference on Health Safety Fire andEnvironmental Advances (HSFEA-2023), with a focuson fostering collaborations, enhancing brand visibility,and contributing to the advancement of knowledge andsolutions in the fields of health safety, firemanagement, and environmental sustainability.
Benefits for Exhibitors
Visibility and Exposure
Networking Opportunities
Showcase Innovations ( Your latest products,technologies, research findings, and solutions )
Market Expansion & business opportunities
Enhance your organization's reputation andcredibility
Contribution to Sustainability
Objective
Insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions at the 4th International Sustainability Conference on Health Safety Fire and Environmental Advances (HSFEA-2023), with a focus on fostering collaborative solutions and addressing key issues related to health safety, fire management, and environmental sustainability in the workplace.
Key Areas
Advancement & current trends in Health Safety, Fire and Environmental
Innovative & sustainable approaches to address global challenges in HSFEA.
Emerging tools & technology for enhancement of safety & sustainability.
Environment health safety & its connection with corporate social responsibility.
leadership in safety, phycological safety.
Career opportunities & growth in HSFEA.
Award Categories
Individual Award Category
- Young safety professional of the year (Male and Female)
- Safety Professional of the year (Male and female)
- Safety Leadership of the year (Male and female)
- Young Sustainability Professional of the year (Male and female)
- Sustainability professional of the year (Male and female)
- Safety Innovative Practitioner of the year (Male and female)
- Environmental excellence (Male and female)
Organisational Award Category
- Best Innovative practices in safety
- Safety Excellence
- Sustainability excellence
- Environmental excellence
- Promising startup of the year
- Best safety communicator
Eligibility and application Norms
Individual award category
Young safety professional of the year (Male and Female)
- Having less than 5 years of experience
- Maintained zero accident records or reduced the accidents at his or her workplace
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies that have elevated safety standards and performance above industry norms.
Safety Professional of the Year Award (Male and Female)
- Exhibited exceptional skills and knowledge in the field of safety management and regulations.
- Made a significant contribution to the organization's safety performance through effective safety planning, training, and implementation.
- No age limit for an exceptional applicant.
Safety Leadership of the Year award (Male and Female)
- More than 10 years of experience.
- Been in a leadership role in the organisation.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating a safe work environment and fostering a safety-first culture within their organization.
- Implemented innovative safety initiatives that have resulted in a significant reduction in accidents and incidents.
Safety Innovative Practitioner of the Year (Male and Female)
- Preferably more than 5 years but exceptional applicants will be considered.
- Developed and implemented a groundbreaking safety technology, process, or solution that significantly improved workplace safety.
- The innovation has demonstrated measurable positive impacts on safety performance and can be scalable and replicable in other industries.
Young sustainability professional of the year (Male and female)
- Having less than 5 years of experience.
- Developed and implemented continuous improvement strategies that have elevated the industry's sustainability standards.
Sustainability professional of the year (Male and female)
- Having more than 5 years of experience but exceptional applicant can also be considered.
- Exhibited exceptional skills and knowledge in the field of sustainability of the organisation.
- Made a significant contribution to the organization's sustainability performance through effective strategies and methods
Environmental Excellence Award (Male and Female)
- Proven records of environmental initiatives that have made significant achievements.
- Achievements in reducing the emissions of the organisation.
- More than 5 years of experience but exceptional applicants will be considered.
Organisational award Category
Best Innovative practices in safety
- Organisation has developed and implemented a groundbreaking safety technology, process, or solution that has improved workplace safety significantly.
- The innovation has demonstrated measurable positive impacts on safety performance and can be scalable and replicable in other industries.
Best Safety Communicator
- Developed and executed an innovative and comprehensive safety training program that effectively addresses the specific needs of the workforce.
- The program has resulted in improved safety knowledge, skills, and behaviour among employees.
Start Up of the Year Award (EHS Business)
- The start-up has shown exceptional growth, innovation, and market penetration in a relatively short period.
- Proven record in terms of impact in the field of EHS.
Safety Excellence
- Proven records of initiatives that have resulted in the development safety culture and reduction in accidents.
- Developed initiatives that have set standards for other organisations.
Sustainability Excellence
- Implemented innovative sustainability initiatives, economic viability and social responsibility.
- Sustainability Initiatives that have proven records of creating impact in society and set standards for other organisations.
Environmental excellence
- Achieved measurable environmental improvements, such as reduced carbon emissions, energy or water conservation, waste reduction, or restoration of natural habitats.
- Supporting evidence like data, case studies, or environmental audits is typically required.

<a href="mailto:hsfea@ddn.upes.ac.in"><strong>hsfea@ddn.upes.ac.in</strong></a><br><br>
<strong>Dr. Abhishek Nandan</strong><br>
<a href="mailto:anandan@ddn.upes.ac.in">anandan@ddn.upes.ac.in</a><br>
<a href="tel:+91 7017224677">+91 7017224677</a><br>
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<strong>Dr. Rahul Silori</strong><br>
<a href="mailto: rsilori@ddn.upes.ac.in">rsilori@ddn.upes.ac.in</a><br>
<a href="tel;+91 8126516911">+91 8126516911</a><br>
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Best Innovative Practices Award

Safety Excellence Award

Safety Excellence Award

Sustainability Excellence Award

Environmental Excellence Award

Innovative Startup of the Year Award

Award

Best Safety Communicator Award

Best Innovative Practices Award

Safety Excellence Award

Sustainability Excellence Award





























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