Mangaluru: The IEEE International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems, and Communications (COSMIC-2024) is being held on 22-23 November at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru. Supported by the IEEE Bangalore Section, this prestigious event is expected to draw over 200 attendees, including researchers, industry professionals, and academicians from around the globe.

A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration

COSMIC-2024 aims to foster the exchange of innovative ideas and research findings in diverse fields, including computing, semiconductors, mechatronics, intelligent systems, and communications. The conference will feature:

  • Keynote speeches by industry leaders.
  • Technical paper presentations.
  • Poster sessions for interactive idea sharing.

This year, a total of 240 papers were submitted, of which only 20% were accepted after rigorous double-blind reviews. Accepted papers will be submitted for publication in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library.

Prestigious Guests and Speakers

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Keynote speakers include:

  1. Dr. Udaya Shankar Puranik, Director – AI and Cyber Security, Theta Dynamics, Austin.
  2. Dr. Steven L. Fernandes, Professor, Creighton University, USA.
  3. Dr. Abhishek Vaish, Professor, IIIT Allahabad.

The conference will also feature a panel discussion with prominent experts:

  • Dr. Ananth Prabhu Gurpur, Director, Torsecure Cyber LLP.
  • Mr. Mohammed Hanif, CTO, Novigo Solutions.
  • Mr. Kiran Sham, MD & CEO, DifferenTech Solutions.
  • Dr. U C Niranjan, Former Director, MDN Labs.

Leadership and Organisation

The conference is chaired by:

  • General Chair: Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management.
  • Organising Chairs: Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi and Dr. Rithesh Pakkala from Sahyadri College.

Legacy of Excellence

This is the second IEEE International Conference hosted by Sahyadri College, following the success of the 2023 IEEE DISCOVER. The college is committed to advancing research through initiatives like Synergia, Social Innovation Projects, and the Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt.

Conclusion

COSMIC-2024 reinforces Sahyadri College’s dedication to fostering global innovation and collaboration, with participants set to engage in vibrant discussions and knowledge exchange over the two-day event.