The International Conference on Emerging Computing and Communication Technologies (ICEC-2024) was successfully hosted at SRM University-AP, India, in collaboration with the IEEE Hyderabad Section and IEEE Guntur Subsection. The event served as a vital platform for discussing the latest advancements in computing and communication technologies, attracting a diverse group of scholars, researchers, industry experts, and students from around the world.
ICEC-2024 received an impressive 906 research paper submissions, showcasing the conference’s wide-reaching appeal. The organising committee maintained stringent review standards, ultimately resulting in a selective acceptance rate of 15%. This rigorous process led to 137 high-quality papers being accepted for presentation, highlighting the conference’s international recognition, with 24% of the accepted works originating from international authors.
The conference featured seven keynote presentations from distinguished speakers like Prof. Ganapati Panda, Ex-Deputy Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof. Ashish Ghosh, Director, IIIT Bhubaneswar, Prof. Sudip Misra, IIT Kharagpur, Prof. Deepak Puthal, IIM Bodh Gaya, Prof. Korra Sathya Babu, IITDM Kurnool, Prof. Y Vijayalata, Chair, IEEE Hyderabad Section, Prof. Sreenivasa Reddy, Chair, IEEE Guntur Subsection. Their insightful talks offered valuable perspectives on emerging trends and technologies. The lineup also included contributions from other notable academics, enhancing the depth and breadth of discussion at the event.
Participants benefited from intellectually stimulating sessions led by esteemed chairs who facilitated discussions on a diverse range of topics, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced networking, and quantum computing. This environment fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas, promoting innovation through collaborative efforts between academia and industry.
One of the conference’s core themes was the importance of collaboration in overcoming global challenges, emphasising how emerging technologies can play a crucial role in this effort. The high level of organisation and execution was made possible by the dedication of the ICEC-2024 organising committee, including the convener, Dr Sambit Kumar Mishra, and co-conveners Dr Jatindra Kumar Dash, Dr Murali Krishna Enduri, and Dr V M Manikandan. Their efforts, along with the assistance of volunteers and technical teams, ensured a smooth conference experience for all participants.
In recognition of outstanding contributions, 16 papers were awarded the best paper accolade for their exceptional quality. At the closing ceremony, Dr Sambit Kumar Mishra announced that all 137 accepted papers would receive publication in IEEE Xplore, indexed by Scopus. Moreover, approximately 10% of these works would receive extended invitations for submission to the SN Computer Science Journal, published by Springer.
ICEC-2024 left a profound impact on attendees, inspiring a continued pursuit of excellence in research and innovation. The conference not only highlighted the significance of emerging computing and communication technologies but also set the groundwork for future advancements in the field. As participants departed, the buzz of excitement and the spark of new ideas filled the air, marking ICEC-2024 as a truly remarkable event in the technology landscape.
