🌿 Official Programme

A Day of Inspiration & Action

📅 25th February 2026   |   📍 Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur

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Parallel Sessions & Activities

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09:00

Inauguration of BioTech Expo

📍 Hall A
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9:00 – 9:30

Registration for BioTech Conclave

📍 Pre-Conference Area, Outside Main Auditorium
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09:30 – 11:00

Inaugural Session

📍 Main Auditorium
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    Welcome Address and Introduction of the Rajasthan Biotech Conclave 2026
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    About Atal Incubation Centre, Banasthali Vidyapith 🎙 Prof. (Dr.) Abhishek Pareek, CEO, AIC Banasthali
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    About Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology 🎙 Mr. Saksham Gupta, Deputy Director, Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology
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    Keynote Session 1: Technology Development Ecosystems: Building the nation’s research to commercialization continuum. 🎙 Dr. Krishna Kanth Pulicherla (Scientist E DST, GoI)
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    Keynote Session 2: BioEconomy 2047: India's Roadmap to Self-Reliance 🎙 Chhaya Chauhan (Chief Manager & Incharge-Incubation BIRAC)
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    Address by the Special Guest 🎙 Shri V. Saravana Kumar, Secretary, DST, GoR
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    Address by the Guest of Honour 🎙 Dr. Murali Ramchandra, CEO, Aurigene Ltd, Bangalore
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    Address by the Chief Guest 🎙 Shri Sanjay Sharma ji, Hon'ble State Minister for Science & Technology, Government of Rajasthan
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    Vote of Thanks
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    Presenting of Memento to the Guests
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    National Anthem
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11:00

Visit of Chief Guest to the BioTech Expo

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11:00 – 11:20

Networking High Tea

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11:20 – 12:30

Panel Discussion 1

📍 Main Auditorium

"From Policy to Prosperity: Rajasthan's Road Map in India's Bio-Innovation Decade"

Panelists

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Dr. V. M. Katoch, Former NASI-ICMR Chair on Public Health Research at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur
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Dr. Alok Dhawan, Former Director at Centre of BioMedical Research and CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology
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Mr. Chella Pandian Pitchai, AVP, Global Head – Talent, Learning, Leadership Development, Culture & DEI at Biocon Biologics
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Prof. Ashok Pandey, Executive Director, Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES), Lucknow
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Prof. N. K. Lohiya, Emeritus Professor-NAMS, NASI Senior Scientist, Secretary-NASI Rajasthan Chapter, Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan
Parallel Session
Quiz Competition
📍 Hall-2, RIC
Parallel Session
Science on Wheel – DIY Biotech Experiments
📍 Hall-2, RIC
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12:35 – 13:45

Panel Discussion 2

📍 Main Auditorium

"Science for Society: Making Biotechnology Accessible, Inclusive & Impactful"

Panelists

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Dr. Balasubramanya S, General Manager, ABLE – Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises
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Dr. Arun Singh, Senior General Manager, HOD (ZRC-Biotech, Clone Development Department), Zydus Research Centre
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Dr. Rajpal Kashyap, Director, Advanced Research Centre, Central India Institute of Medical Sciences
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Mr. Ram Prakash, Director, Ratan Engineering Company P. Ltd. (Bhiwadi) and Mentor Bio Pure LLP
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13:45 – 14:30

Lunch Break

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15:15 – 16:30

Round Table Discussion

📍 1st Floor Conference Room, RIC

"BioE3 in Action: Biotechnology Driving Economy, Environment & Employment"

👥 Participants: Heads of Incubators, Academia, Startups, Scientists, Industry and other stakeholders

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16:30

Concluding Remarks

📍 1st Floor Conference Room, RIC

Parallel Sessions & Activities

09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Biotech Expo

Showcasing innovations from biotech stakeholders

9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Biotech on Wheels

Mobile science demonstrations for students

10:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Career Counselling

Guidance sessions for students & professionals

10:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Internship Desk

Internship & industry exposure opportunities

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bio Quiz