ACM COMPUTE 2025 Begins at IIT Ropar with National and Global Voices in Computing Education

The three‑day conference unites 150+ educators, researchers and industry experts for keynotes, panels and workshops shaping the future of CS education

The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) has inaugurated the ACM COMPUTE 2025 conference, a national-level platform for innovation and collaboration in computing education. Running from December 7 to 9, the three-day event is being hosted in collaboration with the India chapter of iSIGCSE and supported by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and SIGCSE, attracting over 150 delegates from academia, research institutions, and the technology industry.
The opening ceremony was led by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, who welcomed participants to engage with the evolving challenges and opportunities in computing education. Attendees include representatives from Tier 1 institutions, private universities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges, and several global organizations, with a strong emphasis on promoting pedagogical innovation across India’s diverse academic landscape.

This year’s conference features an impressive lineup of six keynote speakers addressing emerging themes in CS education. Featured speakers include Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty, winner of the ACM Outstanding Contribution to Computing Education (OCCE) Award, Prof. Maria Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Prof. Clif Kussmaul, Dr. Tanuja Ganu, Dr. Radhika Trikha, and Shoaib Dar. Their talks delve into topics ranging from teaching natural language processing in the age of large language models (LLMs) to integrating AI into curriculum design and digital pedagogy.
Panel discussions throughout the event are spotlighting two of the most urgent themes in computing education today: bridging the gap between academia and industry, and navigating the role of AI in teaching and learning. Both sessions are designed to promote cross-sector collaboration and equip educators with forward-looking strategies.

Parallel paper presentation tracks are showcasing original research on curriculum design, assessment innovation, computing education in Indian contexts, and inclusive learning strategies. A dedicated “Best Practices & Ideas” session honors the legacy of Prof. V. Rajaraman, a pioneering figure in Indian computing education, and reflects on how future curricula can be architected to meet the challenges of a fast-evolving digital world.
Major sponsors and institutional supporters include Google, GitHub, Flame University, Persistent Systems, TCS Research, NPTEL, IIT Madras BS Degree Programme, and Neysa, among others. The conference has also received strong backing from ACM India and its academic network, reflecting a united effort to strengthen computing education across all institutional levels.

One of the unique strengths of COMPUTE 2025 is its commitment to inclusion, with a significant number of educators from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges participating through sponsorships and academic outreach, helping extend cutting-edge teaching practices to underserved geographies.
As COMPUTE 2025 progresses over its three days, it continues to be a vital space for CS educators and practitioners to connect, share, and adapt. With AI transforming how education is delivered and digital technologies reshaping learner expectations, the conference is helping build the roadmap for India’s next era of computing education, one that is inclusive, globally competitive, and aligned with local realities.

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