IEM–UEM Group takes IEEE IEMCON 2026 to UC Berkeley
The IEM-UEM Group brings IEEE IEMCON 2026 to UC Berkeley, connecting Indian researchers with global experts in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity.
In a significant move to bridge the gap between Indian academia and the global technological landscape, the IEEE IEMCON 2026 conference has arrived at the University of California, Berkeley. Organised by the Kolkata and Jaipur-based IEM–UEM Group, this prestigious international event serves as a vital platform for researchers, students, and industry experts to converge and exchange groundbreaking ideas.
The three-day conference, running from September 30 to October 2, 2026, represents a major academic milestone for the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and the University of Engineering & Management (UEM). By hosting the event at Berkeley, the IEM–UEM Group aims to provide Indian scholars and innovators with unprecedented access to the international research community.
Connecting Indian Researchers to Global Innovation
The primary mission of the Berkeley conference is to bring Indian students and faculty members closer to the heart of global technological advancement. Through this initiative, thousands of participants are expected to gain direct exposure to emerging technologies, international academic networks, and high-level keynote lectures.
The conference acts as a conduit for knowledge, ensuring that the insights gained from global research directions are brought back to Indian classrooms, laboratories, and innovation hubs. This cycle of knowledge exchange is designed to empower Indian research groups and strengthen the country's technological ecosystem.
A Deep Dive into Emerging Technologies
IEEE IEMCON 2026 features an intensive programme consisting of 14 technical sessions. These sessions are meticulously designed to cover the most fast-developing sectors of the modern tech world, including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Including AI applications, AI-driven consumer electronics, and AI in wireless technologies.
- Data & Connectivity: Covering IoT, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Advanced Mobile Communication.
- Security & Infrastructure: Focusing on Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and the intersection of AI with security.
- Human-Centric Tech: Exploring Human–Device Interaction and the role of AI in communication.
Global Leadership and Collaborative Vision
The inaugural session, led by Technical Co-Chair Prof. (Dr.) Rajashree Paul, set the tone for the event by emphasizing the necessity of international collaboration to tackle modern global challenges. The leadership team for the conference includes distinguished academics from around the world, such as:
- Prof. (Dr.) Son Vuong (University of British Columbia) – General Co-Chair
- Dr. Mohammad-Reza Alam (University of California, Berkeley) – General Co-Chair
- Prof. (Dr.) Phillip Bradford (University of Connecticut) – Technical Co-Chair
- Prof. (Dr.) Charles Rubenstein (Pratt Institute, USA) – Financial Chair
The speakers collectively highlighted that the future of engineering and computing lies in interdisciplinary research and the seamless integration of emerging technologies through global academic partnerships.
Prof. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Vice Chancellor of UEM Kolkata, noted that a core objective of the IEM–UEM Group remains the creation of massive opportunities for Indian students and researchers to participate in the global technological discourse.