By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : September 11, 2026 11:01 am
The event organised by CSIR under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India will be graced by three Nobel Laureates, Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts and Prof. Kostya Novoselov
The ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave) will be held from 27–29 October 2026 in New Delhi with inauguration by PM Narendra Modi.
The eminent faculty at the event will include three Nobel Laureates, Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts and Prof. Kostya Novoselov, in addition to several international award winning speakers.
The information was disclosed by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh while addressing the Curtain Raiser of ESTIC-2026.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that with science and technology evolving at unprecedented speed, the ecosystem must increasingly draw upon expertise from management, communication and other domains alongside scientific capabilities.
Minister said ESTIC was conceived last year as part of a new approach to bring together multiple components of the science and technology ecosystem on a common platform rather than having several fragmented events throughout the year.
Dr. Singh said the time has come for breaking institutional silos and creating stronger linkages between scientific research, Startups, industry, markets and society to accelerate innovation and translate India’s scientific capabilities into wider economic and societal impact.
The three-day Conclave will feature plenary talks, 12 thematic technical sessions, panel discussions, presentations by science and technology leaders and deep-tech Startups, exhibitions, poster presentations and B2B/B2G connect meetings.
ESTIC-2026, organised by CSIR under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, with CSIR-NIIST as the organising partner, will bring together Nobel laureates and global scientific leaders, deep-tech Startups, women entrepreneurs, young scientists and researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and representatives from academia, PSUs and R&D institutions.
Dr. Singh said the theme of ESTIC-2026: “Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies”, captures the importance of creativity and imagination in scientific innovation.
Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, said ESTIC-2026 builds on the success of its inaugural edition, which brought together 13 ministries, leading institutions, industry partners and more than 5,000 delegates.
Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, DSIR & Director General, CSIR, said CSIR has taken up the responsibility of organising ESTIC-2026, with CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, as the nodal laboratory, and 13 ministries joining hands for the initiative. She said the Conclave will strengthen coordination across the science, technology and innovation ecosystem and contribute to the national objective of buildin