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Himalayan Mountains
48th Annual Meeting of PTCA(I)

Bioresource
Engineering
& Bio-Innovations

for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration

February 23–25, 2027
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
CSIR-IHBT
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CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

Join us at the foothills of the Dhauladhar ranges for three days of groundbreaking science, innovation, and collaboration in plant biotechnology.

Biodiversity Genomics AI Biology
About the Symposium

Engineering Nature's Future

The 48th Annual Meeting of PTCA(I) brings together scientists, academicians, industry professionals, and innovators to discuss recent advances in plant biotechnology, bioresource engineering, and sustainable biomanufacturing.

With special focus on Himalayan bioresources and fragile mountain ecosystems, we highlight conservation, sustainable utilization, medicinal and aromatic plants, and community-linked bioeconomy initiatives.

  • Deliberate on recent advances in plant biotechnology
  • Explore biotech-driven biodiversity conservation strategies
  • Promote sustainable biomanufacturing & circular bioeconomy
  • Discuss genome editing, synthetic biology & AI-assisted biology
  • Strengthen academia-industry collaborations
  • Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship & commercialization

The symposium aligns with national and global priorities related to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and bioeconomy development.

SDG 15 SDG 13 SDG 9 Bioeconomy Climate Action Himalayan Conservation
Plant Tissue Culture

Plant Tissue Culture

Advanced propagation techniques

Genome Editing

Genome Editing

CRISPR & precision breeding

AI Biology

AI Biology

Machine learning for systems

Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy

Sustainable mountain ecosystem

Forest Background
48th

Annual Meeting

3

Days of Science

9

Thematic Areas

50+

Expert Speakers

Research Focus

Major Thematic Areas

Nine cutting-edge domains spanning from fundamental research to translational applications

Plant Tissue Culture

Plant Tissue Culture

Advanced Clonal Propagation

Biodiversity

Biodiversity Conservation

Ecosystem Restoration

Bioresource Engineering

Sustainable Bioeconomy

Synthetic Biology

Synthetic Biology

Genome Editing & Precision Breeding

Omics & AI

Omics & AI

Systems Biology Applications

Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

Sustainable Agriculture

Metabolomics

Metabolomics

Natural Products & Phytochemicals

Translational Research

Entrepreneurship & Regulatory Science

Himalayan Bioresources

Himalayan Bioresources

Mountain Ecosystem

What to Expect

Event Highlights

1

Plenary, keynote & invited lectures by eminent scientists

2

Technical sessions, oral & poster presentations

3

PTCA(I) award lectures & young scientist award

4

Industry-academia innovation showcase & startup sessions

5

Panel discussions on translational research, IPR & policy

6

Mentorship & networking for students & early-career researchers

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Registration & Pricing

Early bird rates available. All fees inclusive of 18% GST.

Important Dates

Last Date for Early Bird Registration

Nov 14, 2026

Last Date for Regular Registration

Dec 15, 2026

Last Date for Abstract Submission

Jan 10, 2027

Symposium Dates

Feb 23–25, 2027

Registration Fee (inclusive of 18% GST)

Fee Category Early Bird Registration Regular Registration
Students Rs.3,540 Rs.4,720
PostDoc Fellows Rs.4,720 Rs.5,900
Faculty Members Rs.8,260 Rs.9,440
PTCA(I) Members Rs.5,900 Rs.7,080
Industries Rs.14,160 Rs.17,700

* Registration Fee is inclusive of 18% GST

Payment for Registration / Sponsorship

Mode of payment: NEFT Transfer / Debit / Credit Card Payment

Bank Account Details

Account Holder Director, CSIR-IHBT
Bank Name State Bank of India
Branch Address HPAU Palampur
IFSC Code SBIN0003632
MICR Code 176002063

Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies are invited to advertise in the Symposium's Abstract Book. All prices inclusive of 18% GST.

Platinum

Rs.5,90,000

  • Name/logo at prominent places including dais/website
  • 10 min presentation slot
  • Space for installing exhibits
  • Full color back cover ad in souvenir
  • 4-member registration included

Diamond

Rs.2,36,000

  • Name/logo at prominent places including dais/website
  • Space for installing exhibits
  • Full page color ad in souvenir
  • 2-member registration included

Gold

Rs.1,18,000

  • Name/logo on website
  • Full page color ad in souvenir
  • 2-member registration included

Interested parties may contact the Convener at ptca.bio3@ihbt.res.in for advertising opportunities and further details.

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Mountain Landscape
Location

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

A picturesque hill station surrounded by lush tea gardens and snow-capped Dhauladhar ranges

SS Bhatnagar Auditorium, CSIR-IHBT

CSIR-IHBT Campus

SS Bhatnagar Auditorium, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India

Day Temp

10°C – 15°C

Night Temp

2°C – 5°C

Warm woollen clothing recommended for a comfortable stay

CSIR-IHBT, Palampur

Himachal Pradesh 176061

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How to Reach

By Air

Gaggal Airport (30 km)

By Train

Pathankot (120 km)

By Road

Delhi & Chandigarh

Local

5 km from station

Organization

Organizing Committee

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Prof. Sudhir K. Sopory

ICGEB

Patron
P

Prof. Pramod Tandon

PTCA(I)

Chairperson
A

Prof. Akhilesh K. Tyagi

UDSC

Patron

Advisory Committee

Distinguished scientists and experts guiding the symposium

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Dr. Adinpunya Mitra, IIT-Kharagpur
A
Prof. Ajit K. Shashany, CSIR-NBRI
A
Dr. Alok Krishna Sinha, BRIC-NIPGR
A
Prof. Ashwani Pareek, BRIC-NABI
M
Prof. Manoj Prasad, UDSC
M
Prof. M.V. Rajam, DU
R
Prof. Rakhi Chaturvedi, IIT-Guwahati
O
Prof. Om Parkash Dhankher, UMASS, USA
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Prof. Paramjit Khurana, UDSC
P
Prof. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, CSIR-CIMAP
R

Convener

Dr. Rohit Joshi

Principal Scientist, CSIR-IHBT

S

Director

Dr. Sudesh Kumar Yadav

Director, CSIR-IHBT

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Audience

Who Should Participate?

Scientists & Researchers

Academicians and research professionals

Students

Early-career investigators and PhD scholars

Industry Professionals

Biotech & pharmaceutical experts

Entrepreneurs

Startup founders and innovators

Policymakers

Regulatory experts, NGOs & funding agencies

Conservationists

Biodiversity & sustainable development stakeholders

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Get in Touch

Contact Us

Phone

+91-1894-233339

+91-1894-230433

Email

ptca.bio3@ihbt.res.in

Website

ihbt.res.in/en/ptca.bio3

BIO3 2027

Blending Nature, Science & Smiles

CSIR-IHBT, Palampur • PTCA(I) • February 23–25, 2027

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