ESTIC 2026 to Be Held at Bharat Mandapam
Science & Tech · 11 Sept 2026 · Source: Internet
The second Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026) is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from October 27 to 29, 2026.
ESTIC and its formatESTIC stands for Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave. The 2026 edition is the second such conclave and is planned as a three-day event in the national capital. The event portal of the India Trade Promotion Organisation lists a different schedule of October 26 to 28, 2026, while official government and CSIR announcements state October 27 to 29, 2026.
Theme and focus areasThe theme of ESTIC 2026 is “Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies”. The conclave will focus on 12 emerging-technology fields, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum communication, space technology, and agri-tech. The stated focus includes the movement of scientific research towards market-ready businesses.
Participants, coordination and submission processThe conclave will feature three Nobel Laureates, namely Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts, and Prof. Kostya Novoselov. It will also include several international award-winning scientists. The event is being organised under the guidance of Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood. Young researchers have until September 15, 2026, to submit abstracts for poster presentations, and the results are scheduled to be announced by September 25, 2026.