Current Affairs - Science - Discussion

New Delhi will host the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) at Bharat Mandapam from October 27 to 29, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the conclave on October 27. The event will focus on the theme “Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Technologies” and will bring together scientists, innovators, policymakers, startups, and industry representatives. Organised by CSIR under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, the conclave will feature 12 thematic areas, including quantum communication, semiconductors, and synthetic biology, along with participation from three Nobel Laureates.