Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025

ESTIC 2025 is India's flagship annual event organized by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in collaboration with Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) along with other S&T ministries and institutions under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India. It serves as a premier platform for science, technology, and innovation (STI), fostering collaborations among ministries, innovators, global experts, and stakeholders to advance the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." The conclave emphasizes disruptive innovations, deep-tech breakthroughs, and sustainable development through plenary talks, thematic sessions, exhibitions, and networking. Registrations are closed, with participation from Nobel Laureates, CEOs of deep-tech startups, women entrepreneurs, young scientists, industry leaders, policymakers, and media.

Dates: November 3-5, 2025.

Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Program Highlights

The three-day program includes:

• Day 1 (Nov 3): 
  Registration (7:00-8:45 AM), Inaugural by Hon’ble Prime Minister (10:00-11:45 AM) with a Round Table, Exhibition Inauguration, and Address; Panel on R&D Ecosystem (12:15-1:30 PM); Plenary Talks by Prof. Andre Geim (3:00-4:00 PM), Prof. Manjul Bhargava (4:00-5:00 PM), and Dr. Jean-Yves Le Gall (5:30-6:30 PM); Breaks, Posters, Exhibition, Networking, and Dinner.
  
  
• Day 2 (Nov 4) and Day 3 (Nov 5): 
  Feature additional plenary sessions, thematic technical discussions, panel debates, startup pitches, and closing ceremonies (detailed schedules available on the program page). Key components include 11 thematic sessions with invited talks and panels, 75 exhibition stalls by deep-tech startups and sponsors, and poster presentations showcasing innovations.

The overarching theme is “Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment.” It covers 11 key areas: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Manufacturing, Digital Communications, Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing, Emerging Agriculture Technologies, Energy, Environment & Climate, Health & Medical Technologies, Quantum Science & Technology, Space Technologies, and Blue Economy.

Theme Blue Economy: As a core theme anchored by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), it focuses on science-led growth for a resilient, inclusive ocean future. Priorities include mission-mode deep-ocean exploration (e.g., Deep Ocean Mission), Marine Spatial Planning pilots, data portals like SAHAV, OTEC-linked desalination in Lakshadweep, and biodiversity-positive aquaculture. Outcome notes at ESTIC will specify actionable steps, timelines, and standards for scaling technologies, aligning with Viksit Bharat's sustainable innovation pillars. This theme emphasizes employment (over 4 million ocean-dependent livelihoods), inclusion (women in coastal workforce), and global leadership via UNESCO training programs.

Objectives and Key Participants

Objectives include brainstorming critical STI areas, engaging future leaders, fostering academia-industry-government collaborations, and celebrating contributions toward global S&T positioning.

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