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Science & Technology 11 September 2026 · Event date: 10 September 2026
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Upcoming ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave) to be held from 27–29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam Delhi with inauguration by PM Shri Narendra Modi; faculty to include three Nobel Laureates and several international award-winning speakers: Dr Jitendra Singh

Upcoming ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave) to be held from 27–29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam Delhi with inauguration by PM Shri Narendra Modi; faculty to include three Nobel Laureates and several international award-winning speakers: Dr Jitendra Singh
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) will be held from 27–29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The conclave features three Nobel Laureates—Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts, and Prof. Kostya Novoselov—alongside 12 thematic areas and participation from 13 ministries.

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The Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) is scheduled from 27 to 29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, which brings together researchers, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers across 12 thematic areas.

Organized by CSIR with CSIR-NIIST as the nodal laboratory under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, the conclave features three Nobel Laureates and spans multiple emerging sectors like quantum communication, AI, and biotechnology to support India's innovation ecosystem.

Key Points

  • Event: ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave)
  • Dates: 27–29 October 2026
  • Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
  • Inaugurated by: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
  • Participating Nobel Laureates: Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts, and Prof. Kostya Novoselov
  • Organising body: CSIR with CSIR-NIIST as nodal laboratory
  • Thematic areas: 12 technical sessions
  • Startup growth stated: Over 2.3 lakh startups (up from 350-400 in 2014)

Exam Angle

Conclave name
ESTIC-2026
Event dates
27–29 October 2026
Venue
Bharat Mandapam, Delhi
Organizing institution
CSIR-NIIST

A. From 27–29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Source: Press Information Bureau

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