PM Modi to inaugurate Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 tomorrow

October 26, 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. This information was given in a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The three-day conclave, to be held from October 27 to 29, will be attended by leading scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers, industry representatives, startups, and international experts. Emerging technologies and India’s science, technology, and innovation priorities will be discussed.

12 key topics to be discussed

The conclave will discuss 12 thematic areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, advanced materials, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, climate, and ocean science.

These sessions will focus on research priorities, ways to strengthen national capabilities, and translate scientific achievements into practical applications.

A comprehensive technology and innovation exhibition will also be held during the event. It will showcase India’s indigenous scientific achievements and emerging technologies. Around 150 stalls of deep-tech startups will be set up at the exhibition, showcasing technological advancements and their potential applications in various fields.

Special arrangements for showcasing technology and innovation

According to the organizers, the conclave will include thematic videos, technical demonstrations, documentaries, information kiosks, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences to better illustrate scientific achievements and their practical applications.

In addition, a new initiative called the Global Connect Networking Event will be launched. It will feature over 300 invited participants from academic institutions, research organizations, and industry from India and abroad.

This initiative aims to foster international research partnerships, collaboration between industry and academic institutions, and explore ways to market innovations developed in laboratories.

ISRO to showcase a model of its next-generation heavy launch vehicle

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will also showcase its emerging technologies at the conclave. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated at an introductory session held before the event that a model of the proposed next-generation heavy launch vehicle will be displayed at the space agency’s exhibition.

This launch vehicle is part of a plan to enable the delivery of payloads weighing more than 30,000 kg to low Earth orbit.

In addition, plans for the Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions will also be showcased. These missions are said to include sending Indian astronauts to the Moon.

The vision of a developed India 2047 will receive a boost

The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 is being organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The event is being organized under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

The objective of the Conclave is to strengthen India’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem and contribute towards achieving the vision of Developed India 2047.