The fifth National Conference on Advanced Communication & Electronic Systems organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering was to provide a platform for academicians, researchers, students and professionals from the industry. It was to elevate their research work and also an exchange of ideas in the field of Communication engineering, Signal Processing and Information Technology. The Conference was held on 16th March 2018 with the inaugural function graced by the chief guest Dr. Shanthan, ISRO, Mahendragiri, in the august presence of Shri.K.Neela Marthandan,Chairman, Dr. N. Neela Vishnu, Managing Director, Dr. R. Rajesh, Principal Rohini College of Engineering & Technology, Dr. E. Sree Devi, Convener NCACES-18 & Head of the Department, Department of ECE, Rohini College of Engineering & Technology, Mr. P. Benesh Selva Nesan and Mrs. B. Ananthi, Organizing Secretaries, NCACES-18. The Inaugural function began on a prayerful note with a melodious prayer song. The Conference Convener Dr. E. Sree Devi, Head of the Department, Department of ECE heartily welcomed the Chief Guest, the Chairman, the Managing Director, the Principal and the delegates in their inimitable style. Dr. R. Rajesh, Principal in his presidential address mentioned the way world is moving ahead in technical education and initiatives taken by Rohini College of Engineering & Technology to upgrade the skill set of Professionals. The Conference Proceeding was unveiled by Dr.N.Neela Vishnu. The Conference was inaugurated by Dr. Shanthan, ISRO, Mahendragiri. In his inaugural address, though brief but inspiring, emphasized the Recent Trends in Signal Processing and Communication domain. The conference was coordinated by Mr. R. V. Nagarajan, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Mr. R. Venkatesh, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Ms. Nivya K Suresh and Mr. P.Jeya Bright, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. C. K. Morarji, Assistant Professor and Department of ECE. The research papers from scholars and researchers exceeded a score of more than 100 papers. The innovative research papers were selected for the technical session I and II. The technical session I in the forenoon was on the thrust area Signal processing and Communication. The session II concluded with the topic VLSI and Embedded. Many research scholars had interacted with the chief guests about the emerging techniques in the thrust areas. The chief guest selected the best papers. Two papers of one in the fore noon session and another one in the afternoon session which got the best paper award. The valedictory function was attended by Dr.Shanthan, ISRO, Mahendragiri, Dr. R. Rajesh, Principal, Rohini College of Engineering & Technology and Dr. E. Sree Devi, Head of the Department of ECE. The National Conference was a huge success as the participants gave positive feedback. All the participants were given participation certificates. The conference overall was the feather in the cap. The NCACES-18 was a milestone and there will be many on the way to come. The department is always known for giving its quality education and students imparting practical training for the students. This will be continued in the year to come with the workshops and conferences which alight the intuitive minds of the younger generation.