Curtain Raiser for ESTIC 2026 Space Science & Technologies Thematic Session
held at ISRO Headquarters
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held at ISRO Headquarters
October 23, 2026
The Department of Space / Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) organised a Curtain Raiser programme for the Space Science & Technologies thematic session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026) at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru, on October 21, 2026.
ESTIC 2026 is scheduled to be held from October 27 to 29, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conclave brings together the science, technology and innovation ecosystem to promote collaboration, accelerate scientific advancement and contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Space Science and Technologies is one of the thematic areas of the conclave.
The Curtain Raiser programme was held in the presence of Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space / Chairman, ISRO; Shri D. K. Singh, Director, URSC and Chair of the Thematic Committee on Space Science and Technologies; Dr. Rajeev Jaiswal, Director, ITLU / OSD, DoS Branch Secretariat, New Delhi; along with senior officials, scientists and media representatives.
Chairman ISRO addressing the audience and Media representatives during the Curtain Raiser programme of ESTIC-2026
The programme commenced with a welcome and screening of the ESTIC 2026 thematic video. Dr. Rajeev Jaiswal presented an overview of ESTIC 2026 and the objectives of the Space Science & Technologies thematic session. Shri D. K. Singh delivered the opening remarks and highlighted the focus of the thematic session.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. V. Narayanan emphasised the importance of science, technology and innovation in advancing India’s space programme and strengthening the national innovation ecosystem. He highlighted the role of space science and emerging technologies in supporting national development and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The programme also included an interaction with media representatives. The Curtain Raiser provided an overview of the forthcoming thematic session and built momentum for ISRO’s participation in ESTIC 2026.
The Space Science & Technologies thematic session will be organised by the Department of Space / ISRO on October 29, 2026 as part of ESTIC 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.