MBU Organises IEEE Contemporary Computing Innovations Conference 2026

Mohan Babu University (MBU) successfully hosted the DST ANRF Sponsored 2026 IEEE Contemporary Computing Innovations Conference (CCIC 2026), technically co-sponsored by IEEE Region 10 and supported by IEEE TEMS, at the Dasari Auditorium during 06–07 February 2026. The international conference brought together over 100+ global experts, keynote speakers, policymakers, and thought leaders from academia, industry, and research to deliberate on cutting-edge developments shaping the future of computing. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Stefan Mozar, President, IEEE Consumer Technology Society from Australia; Prof. Prerna Gaur, Chair, IEEE India Council; Prof. Preeti Bajaj, Chair Elect, IEEE India Council; Mr. Saravana Kumar Kumaravasagam, Consul General, Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai; Dr. Sudeendra Kaushik, President, IEEE TEMS; and Prof. Chirag Paunwala, Chair, IEEE Gujarat Section. MBU Vice Chancellor Prof. Nagaraj Ramrao and Registrar Dr. K. Saradhi also took part in the conference proceedings.

The two-day conference featured keynote addresses by internationally renowned experts, peer-reviewed technical paper presentations, hands-on workshops, parallel industry tracks, employability training sessions, interactive panel discussions, and showcases by students and startups, offering young innovators a global platform to present ideas and research outcomes. Serving as a vital forum for collaboration and networking, CCIC 2026 enabled meaningful dialogue and fostered strong industry–academia partnerships.

The conference covered a wide spectrum of contemporary computing themes, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Cloud and Edge Computing, Cybersecurity and Blockchain, the Internet of Things, Human–Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Sustainable and Green Computing, Emerging Computing Architectures, and Computing for Societal Impact.

Organised by the Department of Data Science under the School of Computing, CCIC 2026 served as a premier international platform for collaboration, innovation, and cross-disciplinary exchange. The technical committee received more than 2000+ quality manuscripts from researchers across the globe representing both industry and academia. Following a rigorous peer-review process aligned with IEEE standards, 383 manuscripts were selected for submission to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library and indexing in Scopus, with only 5% originating from the host institution reflecting Mohan Babu University’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and academic integrity. Submissions were evaluated for originality, technical depth, and practical relevance, ensuring global visibility for high-quality research contributions.

Commenting on the conference, Mr. Vinay Maheshwari, Trustee, Mohan Babu University, said, “Conferences like CCIC play a critical role in bridging the gap between academic research, industry application, and societal needs. CCIC 2026 created a space for meaningful dialogue around emerging technologies, while enabling researchers, practitioners, and students to exchange ideas, validate research, and collaborate on solutions that will shape the next phase of computing innovation.”

By hosting platforms such as CCIC 2026, Mohan Babu University reaffirms its vision of nurturing a vibrant research ecosystem that encourages innovation, collaboration, and the application of technology for societal progress, while empowering young researchers to engage with global experts and contribute to impactful computing solutions.