Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, announced the opening of registrations for the second edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam from 27–29 October 2026. The conclave will serve as a transformative platform to showcase cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Nobel Laureates, global experts, policymakers, and emerging leaders, fostering a new era of scientific leadership and innovation. The event will focus on 12 key thematic areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy Technologies, Systems and Synthetic Biology, Ocean Science and Maritime Technologies, Intelligent Networks and Quantum Communication, Semiconductors and Next-Generation Chips, Agri-Tech, Food Systems and Nutrition, Generative and Autonomous AI, Autonomous Systems, Physical AI and Robotics, Preventive Medicine and Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Immersive Tech: Generative XR and Spatial Computing, and Space Science and Technologies. Interested participants can register by visiting https://estic2026.in/. Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini | Divya Vashisht, PhD | Department of Space (DoS) | Ministry of Earth Sciences | Department of Biotechnology | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | CSIR India | Ministry of Ayush | ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH (DHR) M/O Health & Family Welfare, Government of India | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India | Department of Telecommunications ( DOT ) | Department Of Atomic Energy | परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग | India-DST | ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization