We welcome your participation and contribution to the 8th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition (SoCPaR 2016) to be held at the VIT University. Vellore, India during December 19-21, 2016.

After the success of the 7th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition (SoCPaR 2015), SoCPaR 2016 is organized to bring together worldwide leading researchers and practitioners interested in advancing the state of the art in Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition, for exchanging knowledge that encompasses a broad range of disciplines among various distinct communities. It is hoped that researchers and practitioners will bring new prospects for collaboration across disciplines and gain inspiration to facilitate novel breakthroughs. The themes for this conference are thus focused on "Innovating and Inspiring Soft Computing and Intelligent Pattern Recognition".

The conference is expected to provide an opportunity for the researchers to meet and discuss the latest solutions, scientific results and methods in solving intriguing problems in the fields of soft Computing and Pattern Recognition. The conference programme will include workshops, special sessions and tutorials, along with prominent keynote speakers and regular paper presentations in parallel tracks. The General Chairs, along with the entire team cordially invite you to submit your latest research results and to take part in the upcoming conference, to be held during December 19-21, 2016 in VIT University, Vellore, India.