Important dates: Paper submission deadline to be announced   •   Registration dates to be announced soon.   •   Venue: IIT Kanpur   •   Contact: upcon2026@iitk.ac.in

IEEE UPCON 2026

13th IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Electronics Engineering

IIT Kanpur

Student Travel Awards

Supporting bright minds to showcase their research at UPCON 2026

Malviya Award

Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Grant

Named after Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the visionary founder of Banaras Hindu University, this grant provides financial assistance to meritorious students attending UPCON 2026. It aims to encourage innovation, academic excellence, and participation in national-level conferences. The grant supports students in presenting their research, networking with experts, and gaining valuable exposure. Preference is given to candidates demonstrating outstanding academic performance, originality in research, and a strong commitment to contributing to their respective fields. Through this initiative, UPCON seeks to empower young minds and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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Rajaraman Award

Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman Award

This award honors Prof. Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman, a pioneer in computer science education in India. It recognizes outstanding students in computing and technology and promotes research excellence by supporting deserving candidates presenting their work at UPCON 2026. The award encourages innovation, critical thinking, and impactful research contributions in emerging areas of technology. Preference is given to students who demonstrate exceptional technical skills, originality, and a strong academic record. Through this recognition, UPCON aims to inspire the next generation of researchers and technologists to push the boundaries of knowledge.

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