New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the first edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) in November. Projected as the flagship event for India’s science and technology sector, the conclave aims to bring together Nobel laureates, innovators, and policymakers on one platform.
Scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam from November 3 to 5, ESTIC is envisioned as an annual event that will showcase cutting-edge innovations and emerging trends in science and technology — gradually positioning itself as a premier event in the field, even surpassing the century-old Indian Science Congress.
“The upcoming ESTIC-2025 will serve as a collaborative platform bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to shape India’s scientific roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047,” said Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
He added that ESTIC will give young innovators a chance to connect with mentors, present their ideas, and contribute to India’s emergence as a global knowledge hub. According to the ESTIC programme schedule, the Prime Minister is slated to inaugurate the conclave.
The theme for the inaugural edition is “Imagine, Innovate, Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047.” Dr. Singh confirmed that ESTIC will be hosted annually at different locations across the country.
Highlighting the event’s collaborative spirit, Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, said, “What makes ESTIC unique is its whole-of-government approach. With ministries covering health, education, agriculture, energy, space, IT, and the environment, innovation is now embedded across every sector of national development.”
Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Sood noted that the conclave would serve as a dynamic forum for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and actionable roadmaps, featuring participation from global experts, Nobel laureates, and young researchers.
The three-day conclave will feature 11 thematic sessions on key areas such as space technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing, digital communications, emerging agricultural technologies, electronics, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Each day will include two plenary sessions led by Nobel laureates or globally renowned experts, while additional sessions will explore quantum science and technology, bio-manufacturing, energy, environment and climate, artificial intelligence, blue economy, and health and medical technologies.
