New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the first edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in November, projected as the flagship event of the sector, bringing together Nobel laureates, innovators and policymakers in science.

The conclave, scheduled at Bharat Mandapam from November 3-5, is set to become an annual event showcasing the latest innovations and trends in science and technology, edging out events such as the Indian Science Congress, which has a 100-year history.

“This transformative platform will showcase cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs, and thought-provoking discussions with Nobel Laureates, global experts, policymakers, and emerging leaders—igniting a new era of scientific leadership,” officials said.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the conclave, hold a roundtable with Nobel laureates, young CEOs of deep-tech start-ups and future science leaders, and open an exhibition featuring deep-tech start-ups.

The three-day conclave will have 11 thematic sessions, including space technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing, digital communications, emerging agricultural technologies, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

Each day will feature two plenary addresses by Nobel laureates or persons of global eminence.

The sessions will cover fields like quantum science and technology, bio-manufacturing, energy, environment and climate, artificial intelligence, blue economy, and health and medical technologies.

The event has been organised by the Department of Science and Technology, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and various government departments.

The government has stopped supporting the Indian Science Congress Association, which organised the Indian Science Congress for over 100 years.