New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ESTIC 2026 conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 27 at 5.30 pm. He will also address participants at the opening session. The three-day event will run until October 29 and focus on emerging technologies and India’s science, technology and innovation priorities.
The conclave will bring together leading scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers, industry leaders, startups and international experts. Participants will discuss research priorities, national capabilities and ways to turn scientific advances into practical applications. The event aims to strengthen dialogue across research, industry and policymaking.
Discussions will cover 12 thematic areas, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced materials and manufacturing. Healthcare, energy, climate science and ocean sciences will also feature. Through these sessions, participants will examine emerging technologies and their potential applications across different sectors.
ESTIC 2026 conclave to showcase deep-tech innovations
The event will feature a technology and innovation exhibition showcasing indigenous scientific achievements and emerging technologies. Around 150 deep-tech startup stalls will present developments and highlight their potential uses across sectors. In addition, thematic videos, technology demonstrations, documentaries and informational kiosks will help visitors understand new scientific advances.
The exhibition will also include augmented and virtual reality experiences. These interactive features will offer participants further ways to explore scientific developments and their real-world applications. Together, the displays will highlight research and innovation taking shape across India’s technology ecosystem.
A new initiative, the Global Connect Networking Event, will bring together more than 300 invited participants from India and abroad. They will represent academia, research institutions and industry. The event will create opportunities to explore international research partnerships and strengthen collaboration between industry and academic institutions.
Furthermore, the networking initiative will focus on ways to move innovations from laboratories to markets. By connecting researchers with industry representatives and international experts, it will encourage discussions on research collaboration and practical applications. The programme forms part of the wider effort to connect scientific discovery with innovation and industry needs.
