The international symposium IDEAS-2026 is organized by Queen’s University, Canada, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India. It revolves around the theme of “Sustainable Innovations and Technologies for Humanity” and focuses on addressing challenges affecting communities worldwide. IDEAS-2026 is an international conference designed to foster global partnerships and advance design-led, inclusive solutions for diverse environments. Hosted at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON), the symposium will bring together delegates, students, researchers, and community stakeholders from around the world. The conference’s theme directly addresses global disparities in healthcare access, infrastructure, economic development, and technological capacity, highlighting challenges faced by both resource-constrained communities and developed regions.