Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is pleased to host ACM COMPUTE 2026, the ninth annual conference on computing education. The conference brings together researchers, educators, students, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, share research, and explore emerging approaches to computing education.
ACM COMPUTE is a major forum for computing education research and practice in India.
The conference provides a platform for academics and practitioners to present their work, discuss emerging challenges, and collaborate on innovative approaches to teaching and learning computing.
The 2026 edition will focus on how computing education can respond to rapidly evolving technologies, changing industry requirements, and the diverse needs of learners and educators.
The conference is organised under the aegis of iSIGCSE, with support from ACM India and ACM SIGCSE.
ACM COMPUTE 2026 will explore key areas shaping the future of computing education:
Innovative pedagogies, technology-enabled learning, assessment, student engagement, and AI-assisted education.
Industry-relevant skills, interdisciplinary learning, AI-integrated curricula, and computing education beyond traditional computer science programmes.
Ethics, sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, the digital divide, and computing education in diverse social and cultural contexts.
Professional development, innovative teaching practices, teacher preparation, local-language approaches, and emerging technologies for educators.
Explore new research and practical experiences in computing education through paper presentations, short papers, posters, and demonstrations.
Take part in interactive sessions focused on emerging topics, challenges, and innovative practices in computing education.
Collaborate with researchers and practitioners on focused challenges and emerging areas within computing education.
Hear from leading experts and participate in conversations about the future of computing education.
Connect with educators, researchers, students, technology professionals, and institutions from across India and beyond.
September 06, 2026
Paper Acceptance Notification
September 18, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission
September 30, 2026
Poster Submission
October 31, 2026
Early-Bird Registration
December 3–5, 2026
ACM COMPUTE 2026
Located in the foothills of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore is one of South India’s leading educational and industrial centres. The city offers a blend of academic institutions, technology and industry, cultural heritage, and natural attractions.
Conference participants can take the opportunity to explore Coimbatore and experience the city during their visit to Amrita.
For further details please reach out to:
Dr. Ritwik M
m_ritwik@cb.amrita.edu
Dr. Dhanya M D
md_dhanya@cb.amrita.edu
Dr. S Thangavelu
s_thangavel@cb.amrita.edu