Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 27. The three-day event, running until October 29, brings together scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and startups to discuss emerging technologies across 12 priority areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing. Modi urged researchers and innovators to deliver measurable, scalable technological outcomes within three years and strengthen India’s self-reliance in critical technologies.
