The 3-day International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Computing, Automation, and Communication Systems (ICMACC 2026) wrapped up at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNRVJIET), bringing together researchers, academics, industry leaders, and students from across India and abroad to share breakthroughs in emerging technology.
Centered on the theme “Fusion of Deep and Emerging Technologies: Shaping the Future Frontiers of Innovation,” the event drew over 2,000 research paper submissions from eight countries including the US, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia, Germany, Oman, Japan, and Bangladesh. Out of these, 128 high-caliber papers were selected for the conference proceedings, with top papers lined up for submission to IEEE Xplore®.
The agenda spanned eight distinct technical tracks, anchored by 9 keynote talks from top-tier experts and 108 paper presentations. Beyond core technical sessions, panel discussions highlighted industry trends, women in engineering, and practical career roadmaps for early-stage professionals.
A major goal of ICMACC 2026 was pushing students beyond classroom theory into real-world tech ecosystems. Attendees got direct access to international researchers and seasoned engineers presenting their work, gathering feedback, and joining interactive Q&A sessions.
Adding to the energy, a hands-on robotics innovation hackathon drew over 450 students across 104 teams from five Indian states and South Africa. Eight finalist teams pitched their builds live at the conference, with the top three taking home awards.
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.
