Introduction
Every year many international conferences are held in the world of technology and innovation, but the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) has its own importance. All researchers, professors, industry experts and students worldwide meet in one platform in this conference. The organization of ISCAS 2022 took place at the moment when the entire world was gradually getting a new impetus following the pandemic. During this conference, the exchange of technical knowledge was accompanied by a chance to get to know one another and speak about the future technology.
The world of technology is changing very fast. Every day some new discovery comes to the fore, some new idea is born and some new experiment makes our life easier. These are the events that not only reflect what is present but also what the future turns out to be in such a changing world. The IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) is one of such events.
This event of the year 2022 is being held in the city of Austin, Texas, USA. This conference will run from 28 May to 1 June. During this time, scientists, researchers, industry experts and students from all over the world will come together to discuss new ideas related to technology.
The specialty of ISCAS 2022 is that it is not just an academic conference, but a platform where education, industry and research – all three together create new paths of technology.
Why is ISCAS 2022 special
Austin is called the “Silicon Hub” of America because technology companies are growing very fast here. That is why this place has been chosen perfectly for the conference.
The biggest strength of the conference this time is its hybrid format. That is, if you want, you can go to Austin and participate in person, and if not possible, you can join virtually online. The hybrid model has become very popular since the COVID pandemic as it allows people to be a part of big events without traveling.
This time ISCAS has tried to connect as many people as possible. Whether you are unable to travel for any reason, you can watch every session virtually from home and learn from the world’s top experts.
Tutorial Program – 20 Options, Golden Opportunity to Learn
The biggest attraction of ISCAS 2022 is its tutorial program. This time a total of 20 tutorials have been prepared. The purpose of these tutorials is to explain in depth about new and emerging technologies to the participants.
These include:
Machine Learning – 8 tutorials covering topics from basic to advanced. Vehicle Electronics and Radiation Hardened Circuits – 4 tutorials. This is especially important for circuits used in space and defense technologies. Data Converters – 4 tutorials. In today’s digital world, converting data from one form to another is a must and this is the subject of these tutorials.
Secure Integrated Circuits and Power Management – 4 tutorials. Cybersecurity and energy efficiency are both pressing needs today. Each tutorial will be approximately 90 minutes long. There will be morning and afternoon sessions on Sunday, May 29, meaning you can attend up to four tutorials in a single day.
And the best part – all tutorials will also be recorded, which you can watch anytime for 30 days after the conference. This means that even if you are unable to attend a session for some reason, the knowledge will not be lost.
Safe and respectful environment
Anti-harassment policy
ISCAS believes that the real purpose of any event is fulfilled only when every participant feels safe. Therefore, the organizers have clearly stated that any kind of harassment or harassment will not be tolerated at all.
This rule has to be followed by everyone associated with workshops, sessions and conferences. Such a policy assures all participants that they will work in a positive and respectful environment.
COVID Protocol
Although the world is slowly coming out of the pandemic, caution is still necessary. Every participant in ISCAS 2022 is expected to wear a mask. Removing the mask will be allowed only while eating and drinking and giving presentations.
Apart from this, information related to COVID test and safety has also been made available by the organizers so that no one faces any problem.
Important announcements and opportunities
Many different programs will also be held during this conference, which will make the experience of the participants even more rich.
SASD Event – A hybrid outreach event of the CAS Standards Activities Sub Division will be held on Monday, May 30. It will run from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm and all participants will get a chance to attend it. The special thing is that lunch will also be available here.
Industry Forum – Not only this, an industry forum will also be organized on Monday from 8 am. It will include industrial presentations, panel discussions and industrial reception. This occasion will be special for students and researchers as they will be able to interact directly with industry leaders.
Program and Session Schedule – The entire technical program is now available. Participants can easily see which session will be held at what time.
Proceedings Download – The official report of ISCAS 2022 is now available for download.
Online registration is still open – If you have missed the advance registration, then there is no need to worry. You can still register online.
ISCAS 2022: Complete details of a great conference
This conference covers almost every aspect related to the world of circuits and systems. Be it electronics, communication, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or practical challenges of the industry – ISCAS 2022 touched every topic.
Tutorial Program – 20 options, great opportunity to learn
A big attraction of ISCAS 2022 was the tutorial program. This time 20 different tutorials were prepared for the participants. The purpose of these tutorials was to provide technical knowledge to the participants in a deep and simple manner.
The tutorials included information from basic level to advanced research. Suppose a student has come to ISCAS for the first time, then he can understand the basic concepts. On the other hand, if someone is an industry professional or researcher, then advanced topics were available for him.
These tutorials not only provided technical knowledge but also provided a great opportunity for networking. When people from different corners of the world discuss the same topic together, new ideas and new thinking are born. This is the biggest advantage of the conference.
Anti-Harassment Policy – Guarantee of a Safe Environment
Another special thing about ISCAS 2022 was that the organizers emphasized on ensuring a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for every participant. For this an anti-harassment policy was implemented.
The aim of this policy was to ensure that no one attending the conference faced any discrimination, abuse or harassment. Be it a student, researcher, industry partner or organiser, everyone was treated equally. Such policies make the conference not just an educational platform but a safe community where everyone can share their views without any fear.
COVID Protocol – Health and Safety First
Since the conference took place after the pandemic, the organisers prioritised health and safety. A strict COVID protocol was implemented at ISCAS 2022.
All participants were asked to wear masks while participating in conference activities. The only time they were allowed to remove their masks was when eating, drinking or giving presentations. Apart from this, information related to COVID testing and health checkups was also made available.
This ensured that no participant felt unsafe and the conference was conducted successfully without any interruption.
CAS Standards Activities Sub Division (SASD) Event
SASD (Standards Activities Sub Division) also held a special event during ISCAS 2022. The event took place on Monday, May 30 and was held in a hybrid format.
This meant that participants could attend the event either in-person or online.
The event was scheduled from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. The special thing was that boxed lunches were also provided for the participants who were present in-person. The main objective of the SASD event was to connect people with standardization and its importance in the industry.
Industry Forum – Experience and Opportunity
Another big highlight of ISCAS 2022 was the Industry Forum, which was held on Monday, May 30. It started at 8:00 am and included many interesting activities:
Industrial Presentations – where industry experts shared their experiences.
Panel Discussion – Professionals from different fields discussed future challenges and opportunities.
Industrial Reception – Where participants got a chance for networking and mutual interaction. This forum was very special for the students as they got a chance to learn and connect directly with the giants of the industry.
Technical Program and Sessions
- The most important part of ISCAS 2022 was its technical program. It included research papers, technical sessions and discussions.
- This time the schedule was prepared in a very well organized manner so that everyone could choose the sessions according to their interest.
- The specialty of the technical program was that it not only presented new research work but also told what impact they would have in the future.
Proceedings – Library of Knowledge
A major feature of the conference was that its proceedings were made available to all registered participants.
Proceedings means a collection of all the research papers and articles presented in the conference. Any participant can download it and read it later. This is a kind of knowledge library which proves to be very useful for researchers.
Although the deadline for advance registration had passed, the organizers kept the online registration portal open for the convenience of the participants. This also gave an opportunity to those people to attend the conference who decided to participate at the last moment
Research papers and new initiatives
A new initiative has been taken this time in ISCAS 2022 – Early-Bird Paper Submission. This means that if you submit your research paper early, you will get an early decision.
This initiative is especially helpful for those who have to apply for a visa. Getting an early decision will make it easier for them to prepare. Apart from this, there is also a plan to waive the tutorial registration fee for authors who submit early papers.
Keynote speakers – who will introduce new thinking
ISCAS 202 There will be four Keynote Speakers, who are leaders in their respective fields.
- Ahmed Bahaie – CTO of Texas Instruments, who will discuss machine vision and sensing technology.
- Samuel Nafziger – Senior Vice President of AMD, who will explain how to extract maximum computing power from every transistor.
- Leon Chua – Professor at UC Berkeley and inventor of the Memristor, who will shed light on many unresolved questions in science.
- Terry Feez – Vice Chancellor of the University of Colorado, who will talk about the challenges and opportunities of collaboration between industry and universities.
- These lectures will give new inspiration to the participants and they will be able to get a glimpse of the future of the technological world.
Learning and networking opportunity
ISCAS 2022 is not limited to lectures only. Here you will also get a chance to meet researchers and experts from different countries and institutions. This also gave a chance to those who decided to attend the conference at the last minute
Conclusion
ISCAS 2022 is a conference that will not only give a new direction to the field of technology but will also prove that when education, industry and research come together, the future becomes even brighter. Whether you go to Austin and attend it or join online from home, this conference will give you new information, new ideas and new opportunities.