ICMACC 2026 concludes at VNRVJIET, bringing together global researchers and students to explore emerging technologies
Hyderabad : A 3-day International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Computing, Automation, and Communication Systems (ICMACC 2026) concluded at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNRVJIET), bringing together researchers, academicians, industry experts and students from India and overseas, to exchange ideas on emerging technologies and their real-world applications.
The conference, themed ‘Fusion of Deep and Emerging Technologies: Shaping the Future Frontiers of Innovation’, received over 2,000 research paper submissions from 8 countries – USA, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia, Germany, Oman, Japan and Bangladesh. Of these, 128 papers were selected for publication in the conference proceedings, with selected papers to be submitted to IEEE Xplore® for inclusion. The 8-track programme featured 9 keynote addresses by experts from industry and academia and 108 research paper presentations. The discussions brought perspectives from industry, research and academia on technology innovation, women in engineering and the evolving opportunities for young professionals.
A key focus of ICMACC 2026 was enabling students to move beyond conventional classroom learning and engage directly with the rapidly evolving technology ecosystem. The conference offered opportunities to interact with international researchers and industry practitioners, understand emerging research directions, present technical work and seek expert feedback. The panel discussions, in particular, provided students with an opportunity to engage directly with experts and have their questions addressed. Complementing the academic programme was a robotics innovation hackathon that attracted over 450 students across 104 teams from five Indian states and South Africa. 8 shortlisted teams showcased their projects during the conference, with the top 3 teams receiving prizes.
Addressing the young participants, Dr Clif Kussmaul, Principal Consultant, Green Mango Associates LLP, USA, highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing increasingly complex challenges, while Dr Kalyan K Sen, President & CTO, Sen Engineering Solutions Inc., USA, encouraged students to remain relevant by strengthening their fundamentals. Dr Y Sreenivas Rao, Director, R&D, VNRVJIET, emphasised that research and development must translate into real-world impact through collaboration and shared knowledge. Mr Durga Prasad Kode, General Secretary, Vignana Jyothi, urged the research and technology community to orient technological advancements towards addressing larger societal challenges. Through a combination of international research exchange, industry engagement and student-led innovation, the conference gave students a platform to apply their technical knowledge, experiment with ideas and demonstrate their problem-solving capabilities.
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