Oct 16–18, 2026 · IISER Mohali

Schedule

Three days, an inaugural talk, six themed sessions, dedicated Early Career Researcher (ECR) sessions on Days 1 and 2, a sponsor spotlight, a roundtable discussion, two poster sessions, a cultural program and a gala dinner.

Day 1 — Fri, Oct 16
Pathogen Dynamics & Epigenomics
  • Registration + Breakfast, 07:30–09:10
  • Welcome & Opening Remarks, 09:30–09:45
  • Inaugural Talk: Prof. Ashwani Pareek, 09:45–10:15
  • Session 1: Pathogen Dynamics & Immune Signaling, 10:15–12:30
  • Session 2: Epigenomics, RNA Biology & Systemic Communication, 14:00–15:50
  • ECR Talks – I, 16:20–16:50
  • Poster Session, 17:00–19:00
  • Dinner, 19:00 onwards
Day 2 — Sat, Oct 17
Architecture & Climate Resilience
  • Session 3: Plant Architecture & Morphological Plasticity, 09:00–11:10
  • Sponsor Spotlight: Tools That Shape Discovery, 11:45–12:45
  • Roundtable Discussion — IISER Faculty + Speakers, 11:45–12:45
  • Session 4: Climate Resilience & Resource Acquisition, 14:00–15:40
  • ECR Talks – II, 15:40–16:10
  • Poster Session & Tea, 16:15–17:15
  • Cultural Program, 18:00–19:00
  • Gala Dinner & Networking, 19:00 onwards
Day 3 — Sun, Oct 18
Environmental Sensing & Reproductive Biology
  • Session 5: Environmental Sensing & Adaptive Growth, 09:00–10:00
  • Session 6: Reproductive Biology & Agronomic Traits, 10:30–11:50
  • Valedictory & Closing Ceremony, 12:00–12:30
  • Lunch, 12:30–14:00
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