Single Board Computers for Embedded Systems and IoT Applications 2026

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, in association with the Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) and Intel® Unnati Centre of Excellence, proudly presents a Two-Day Hands-on Workshop on "Single Board Computers for Embedded Systems and IoT Applications using Intel® UP² Kit."

This workshop is designed to provide students, researchers, and engineering enthusiasts with practical knowledge of modern embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) development using the powerful Intel® UP² Single Board Computer. Participants will gain hands-on experience in hardware interfacing, Linux-based development, GPIO programming, sensor integration, communication protocols, and Python programming for embedded applications.

The workshop bridges the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by offering real-world implementation experience through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the essential skills required to develop intelligent IoT and embedded solutions for next-generation applications.

Topics Covered
Introduction to Single Board Computers (SBCs) – Intel® UP² Kit
SBC Architecture and Operating Systems
Linux Basics and Command-Line Operations
GPIO Programming and Hardware Interfacing
Sensor Interfacing and Data Acquisition
Communication Protocols (UART, I²C, and SPI)
Python Programming for Embedded Applications
IoT-Based Embedded System Development
Event Details
Event: Two-Day Hands-on Workshop
Theme: Single Board Computers for Embedded Systems and IoT Applications
Platform: Intel® UP² Kit
Dates: 17 & 18 July 2026
Time: 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Seminar Hall, Department of ECE, Kongu Engineering College
Registration Fee: ₹600 per participant
Highlights
Hands-on practical sessions using Intel® UP² Kit
Industry-oriented training by expert faculty
Refreshments provided
Certificate of Participation for all attendees
Excellent opportunity to enhance embedded systems and IoT development skills
Last Date for Registration : 15/07/2026
Join us for an engaging learning experience and take the first step towards mastering embedded systems and IoT technologies with one of the industry's leading single-board computing platforms.

1) Hands-on Workshop on Intel® UP² Single Board Computer

15/07/2026

Registration Fee
Fee: ₹600 per participant
The registration fee includes:
Participation in the two-day hands-on workshop
Access to all practical sessions using the Intel® UP² Kit
Workshop materials
Refreshments during the workshop
Certificate of Participation for all attendees

Participants are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline, as registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited seats.

Perundurai, Erode-638 052, Tamilnadu, India

Limited accommodation is available for outstation participants in The Kongu Engineering College hostels, subject to availability. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls. Participants requiring accommodation are requested to contact the workshop coordinators well in advance to confirm availability and complete the necessary arrangements. Accommodation charges - 350. Family or accompanying person accommodation will not be provided.

For accommodation enquiries, contact:

Praveen Kumar S - 8438271605
Sakthivel V - 9345419405

Note: Hostel accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability. Participants are advised to contact the coordinators immediately after registration to reserve accommodation.