PM Modi To Inaugurate ESTIC 2026 At Bharat Mandapam In New Delhi Today; Conclave To Spotlight AI, Emerging Technologies & Deep-Tech Startups
· Free Press Journal

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on October 27 at 5:30 PM at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
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As per the official release, the three-day Conclave scheduled from 27 to 29 October will bring together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, startups and international experts to deliberate on emerging technologies and India's science, technology and innovation priorities.
Deliberations will span 12 thematic areas, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced materials, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, climate and ocean sciences. Discussions will focus on research priorities, national capabilities and translating scientific advances into practical applications.
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The Conclave will also use thematic videos, technology demonstrations, documentaries, informational kiosks and augmented and virtual reality experiences to enhance engagement with scientific developments and their real-world applications.
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Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, describing the occasion as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s institutional and technological capabilities while highlighting the transformation in governance, financial inclusion and digital banking.
The inauguration of the RBI’s Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar marks the establishment of new institutional facilities in Odisha, which PM Modi said would benefit both the state and the country.
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