About the Conference
CoA 4th International Conference on Emerging Tourism (INCET 2027) for Architecture, Sustainability, Culture, Heritage and Tourism is jointly organized and hosted by BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning (BMSCA D&P), Bengaluru. This prestigious event brings together architects, planners, academicians, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and students from across the globe to explore the future of tourism and how architecture, urban design and planning can shape the next generation of resilient tourism destinations.
Under the theme "Designing Tomorrow:Emerging Tourism", which entails innovative and resilient Architecture for Tourism, the conference foregrounds research that integrates climate-responsive design, digital transformation, heritage conservation, and regenerative planning within evolving tourism landscapes.
INCET 2027 encourages cross-disciplinary engagement across architecture, urbanism,tourism, environmental sciences, and public policy to develop evidence-informed strategies for sustainable destination development. Through dialogue on adaptive reuse, ecological resilience, inclusive spatial governance, and cultural stewardship, the conference aims to strengthen the role of the built environment in advancing sustainable tourism and future-ready human settlements.
Visual Identity & Concept
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, while 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, innovation, and sustainable development, embodying tourism that creates lasting economic, cultural, and community value.
The Council of Architecture (CoA) is a statutory body corporate constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972. The Council is charged with the responsibility to provide for standard registration of architects, standards of education, recognized qualifications, and standards of practice. It plays a pivotal role in shaping architectural education and research across India.
BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning (BMSCA D&P) is a premier institution in South Asia with over four decades of sustained commitment to academic excellence and design research. Located in Bengaluru, the institution is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and accredited by Council of Architecture (CoA) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It serves as an active hub for design innovation, environmental sustainability, and cultural stewardship.
Governance
The core academic and executive leadership steering the conference objectives.
President, Council of Architecture
Life Trustee, BMS Educational Trust, Chairman-BOG, BMSCA D&P
Director, CoA-TRC, Pune
Director & Professor, BMSCA D&P
Registrar, Council of Architecture
Administrative Officer, Council of Architecture
Professor, BMSCA D&P
Associate Professor, BMSCA D&P
Associate Professor, BMSCA D&P
Associate Professor, BMSCA D&P
Associate Professor, BMSCA D&P
Assistant Professor, BMSCA D&P