Tirupati : Mohan Babu University (MBU) successfully hosted the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Electronics and Communication Devices (IECom-2026), bringing together 300+ researchers, academicians, industry leaders, and students from across the globe, with an overall participation of 500+ attendees. Held over three days, the conference served as a platform for academia and industry to foster knowledge exchange, drive interdisciplinary research, and advance next-generation electronics and communication technologies.
With 147+ research paper presentations and participation from various global speakers, the conference reflected its expanding scale and global relevance, while covering key areas such as AI-enabled communication networks, 6G readiness, quantum communication, sustainable electronics, IoT-edge-cloud integration, and biomedical interfaces.
Organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering under the School of Engineering in association with AVE TRENDS Publications, the conference featured keynote sessions from distinguished experts representing premier institutions. Technical committee members included representatives from institutions such as IIT Patna, IIT Tirupati, IIT Indore, IIT Hyderabad, NIT Trichy, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Rourkela, NIT Warangal, North Eastern Hill University, IIT Guwahati, and ISM Dhanbad, along with international participation from University of Malaya.
The conference featured engaging sessions by distinguished experts. Prof. Anbarasu Manivannan from IIT Madras shared insights on “Advanced Memory Technology for High-Speed Computing”, while Dr. Prashanth Hari from Niramai Health Analytics explored the latest trends in “Transforming Healthcare with AI-Driven Thermal Imaging Technology” and Dr. Param Banerjee, Senior Consultant, from Siemens, Germany, highlighted “Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy”.
Themed on “Innovating the Future: Advancing Electronics and Communication for a Smarter World,” conference presented their work in areas such as low-power electronics, AI, quantum communication, and smart grids, with accepted papers published under ISBN 978-93-5620-954-1. Select papers will be forwarded to Scopus/WoS indexed journals. The hybrid format of the conference enabled seamless participation from both in-person and virtual audiences, amplifying its global accessibility.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. P V Ramana, Vice Chancellor, MBU, said, “MBU remains committed to fostering strong collaboration between academia and industry, creating pathways for meaningful innovation. Platforms like IECom serve as a driving force in shaping the future of intelligent electronics and communication, empowering the next generation of technological advancement.”
MBU continues to strengthen its research and innovation ecosystem through initiatives supported by organizations such as Department of Science and Technology (DST), ISRO RESPOND, and University Grants Commission (UGC), complemented by collaborations with SAP, IBM, and Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation.