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Workshop on Technology Foresight | Technology Dialogue 2026 At the Technology Dialogue 2026, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is organising a Workshop on Technology Foresight on 2 December 2026 at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The pace of technological advancement is reshaping the way economies, institutions and societies prepare for the future. As emerging technologies increasingly intersect, there is a growing need to assess their long-term implications, identify potential areas of disruption and develop informed approaches to technology governance. The workshop will examine potential technological pathways through expert inputs, interactive deliberations and group-based exercises. It will introduce established foresight methodologies and explore the use of advanced digital tools, including AI and machine learning, to assess future technology trajectories. Discussions will also consider how foresight-based insights can inform research priorities, investment strategies and national technology planning. Pre-registration closes by: 15 November 2026. Click here to register and know more: technologydialogue.in/landin… Kindly note that the participation is subject to selection. @iiscbangalore | @DSCI_Connect | @samirsaran | @ChagunBasha | @godvinayak

One day remaining to register for Technology Dialogue 2026, interested participants are encouraged to express their interest by 31 October 2026. Scheduled to be held at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The three-day dialogue will convene policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and representatives from strategic partner countries to appraise the governance and policy challenges emerging from technological convergence. It aims to foster discussions and partnerships around the economic, societal, and geopolitical dimensions of emerging technologies. Under the theme “Charting Technological Convergence”, the Dialogue will facilitate discussions across a range of critical and emerging domains including: 🔹 AI × Quantum 🔹 AI, Cyber and the Future of Science 🔹 Frontier Technologies and the Bioeconomy Century 🔹 The Brain: The Next Frontier 🔹 Beyond Cybersecurity 🔹 Semiconductor Competitiveness in the Decades Ahead 🔹 Space 2050 🔹 Building Deep Tech Ecosystems 🔹 Access to AI, AGI and Superintelligence 🔹 Security Technologies 🔹 Frontier AI and the Health Bioeconomy 📅 30 November – 2 December 2026 📍 Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru Register here: technologydialogue.in Please note that Technology Dialogue is an invite-only platform for selected participants and relevant stakeholders. @orfonline | @GIS_Impact | @MEAIndia | @iiscbangalore | @DSCI_Connect | @ifssoumya | @samirsaran | @Rudra_81 | @pulkit_mohan | @ChagunBasha

Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, chaired a panel discussion on “Path-breaking Science and Disruptive Technologies for Atmanirbhar Bharat” at ESTIC 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 27 October 2026. The panel featured Dr Tessy Thomas, Former DG, Aeronautical Systems, DRDO; Gen. N. S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff; Prof. Bhanu P. Jena, President and Director, Molecular Medicine Institute, Boston; Dr @samirsaran, President, @orfonline; Prof. V. K. Singh, President, National Academy of Sciences, India; and Prof. Prabuddha Ganguly, CEO, Vision IPR and Honorary Professor, HBNI. The discussion explored key pathways to strengthening India’s technological self-reliance and global leadership, focusing on strengthening academic institutions, fostering international research collaborations, and translating scientific discoveries into impactful technologies. Panellists also examined the role of intellectual property, patents, licensing, and technology transfer in accelerating innovation and enhancing industrial competitiveness, alongside the importance of science diplomacy and strategic global partnerships in shaping governance frameworks for frontier technologies. The deliberations further highlighted opportunities to advance indigenous capabilities in defence and aerospace through AI, robotics, autonomous systems, advanced materials, and next-generation technologies. For example, in biomedical science, the focus was on emerging fields such as precision medicine, cellular biology, and AI-driven drug discovery to develop affordable healthcare solutions. The discussion underscored the importance of aligning scientific excellence, strategic partnerships, and indigenous technological capabilities to advance Atmanirbhar Bharat and position India as a trusted global leader in frontier technologies. @CSIR_IND | @DAEIndia | @moayush | @DBTIndia | @IndiaDST | @DRDO_India | @moesgoi | @EduMinOfIndia | @GoI_MeitY | @icarindia | @ICMRDELHI | @DoT_India | @csir_niist | @Estic_2026

Balancing global technology partnerships with national technological sovereignty is essential as we navigate the era of frontier and disruptive technologies. In this insight from the 2025 edition of Technology Dialogue, Deputy National Security Adviser, @AmbKapoor, underscores the importance of technology diplomacy and sustained engagement with partner countries to advance responsible international technology partnerships across bilateral and multilateral fronts. Join us at Technology Dialogue 2026 in Bengaluru, as we explore “Charting Technological Convergence” and examine how collaboration among like-minded countries can enable responsible technology adoption, strengthen strategic capabilities and address shared global challenges. 📅 30 November – 2 December 2026 📍 Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru Register by 31 October: technologydialogue.in Please note that Technology Dialogue is an invite-only platform for selected participants and relevant stakeholders. @orfonline | @GIS_Impact | @MEAIndia | @iiscbangalore | @ifssoumya | @samirsaran | @Rudra_81 | @pulkit_mohan | @ChagunBasha