ESTIC 2026 Summit Scheduled at Bharat Mandapam from October 27 to 29

Key facts

• ESTIC 2026 (Emerging Technology, Science, Innovation & Collaboration Summit) will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from October 27 to 29, 2026.
• The three-day summit will feature discussions on artificial intelligence, quantum technology, space science, biotechnology, deep tech, the blue economy, semiconductors, cybersecurity and sustainable development.
• Principal Scientific Adviser Professor Ajay Kumar Sood said three Nobel laureates will participate, with more than 3,000 delegates expected to attend.
• Participation has been proposed from more than 19 Central ministries, scientific institutions, industry organisations and international representatives.
• Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India is achieving new milestones under the Deep Ocean Mission, enabling rapid progress in the blue economy.