
Prof. (Ar.) Kiran S. Mahajani
President, Council of Architecture
Chief PatronCouncil of Architecture's
4th International Conference


Jointly organized and hosted by BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning, Bengaluru.

Council of Architecture
Ministry of Education, GOVT. of India

BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning
Bengaluru, India

INCET 2027
4th International Conference
About
As global architectural communities confront shared challenges of urbanization, cultural continuity, and technological transformation, the need for sustained dialogue across borders has never been greater. The built environment today is shaped as much by emerging tools and evolving pedagogies as by the enduring responsibility to serve people and place. Within this context, knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovative perspectives become essential to reimagining how we design, teach, and build for the future.
Within this premise, the Council of Architecture (CoA), in collaboration with BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning, Bengaluru, presents the CoA 4th International Conference on Emerging Tourism (INCET 2027) for Architecture, Sustainability, Culture, Heritage and Tourism—fostering dialogue between global architectural communities, academic institutions, and emerging designers.
Bringing together distinguished architects, planners, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe to explore the future of tourism, this platform convenes educators, researchers, and students alike to examine emerging trends reshaping the discipline, and to critically engage the architectural fraternity in conversations that bridge theory and practice, tradition and innovation, and the local and the global.
Leadership
Patrons and convenors guiding INCET 2027 toward a global platform for architecture, heritage, and sustainable tourism.
Stay Updated
Stay informed with the latest conference updates including registrations, keynote speakers, schedules, posters, workshops, and important notices.
Register for the pre-conference Webinar 07 | Conservation and Tourism: Cultural or Commodified? | Prof. Vinayak Bharne. INCET 2027 Hosted by Council of Architecture. Friday, November 06, 2026 | 4:00 PM. Registration link: https://forms.gle/VkcuZaFdxq28fYrB8
Register for the pre-conference Webinar 06 | Designing with Heritage: From Conservation to Contemporary Life | Dr. Aishwarya Tipnis. INCET 2027 Hosted by Council of Architecture. Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM.
On the occasion of World Tourism Day (27 September 2026) and World Heritage Week (19–25 November 2026), INCET 2027 invites photography enthusiasts to capture how heritage shapes our places, communities, and cultural landscapes. Theme: India: Living Landscapes, Living Stories. Submissions open 1 October 2026; online entries close 10 November 2026. Guidelines and the submission link will be published soon.
Register for the pre-conference Webinar 04 | From Megaliths to Temples: An Architectural Vocabulary of Commemoration | Dr. Srikumar Menon. INCET 2027 Hosted by Council of Architecture. Friday, September 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM.
Official Announcement
On Architecture, Sustainability, Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Main Theme
“Architecture for Innovation, Inclusion, Resilient Destination and Cultural Futures”
Cooperative Forum
The Council of Architecture (CoA) 4th International Conference is organized and hosted by BMSCA D&P, Bengaluru. It serves as an ultimate convergence point for global academics, researchers, and professional designers to shape future tourism frameworks.

Visual Identity : INCET 2027 logo
The INCET 2027 logo represents the emergence of new possibilities in tourism through the convergence of architecture, culture, sustainability, and innovation. Its evolving radial form signifies growth, transformation, and continuous progress, reflecting the synergy between the Circular and the Orange Economy. The transition from earthy brown to vibrant orange symbolizes the journey from natural and built heritage to creativity and sustainable development.
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