The WiSDom WONDER 2026 Conclave — Women Outreach Network for Development, Empowerment & Research — was held on 17–18 August 2026 at Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU), Gandhinagar. A flagship program of INSA-INYAS under the WiSDom (Women in Scientific Domains) initiative, the two-day conclave brought together women researchers, senior scientists, science administrators and policy leaders on one platform.
The conclave was organised by the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) and Gujarat Biotechnology University, in association with the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, BRIC and BRIC-NABI.
Dignitaries
Guest of HonourProf. Shekhar C. MandePresident, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi
DignitaryShrimati P. Bharathi, IASSecretary, Science & Technology Department, Government of Gujarat
DignitaryShri Digvijaysinh D. Jadeja, IASMission Director, GSBTM, Science & Technology Department, Government of Gujarat
Distinguished Speakers
Dr. Manjula ReddyJ.C. Bose National Fellow, CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad
Dr. Geetha Vani RayasamDirector, CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi
Prof. Ashwani PareekExecutive Director, BRIC-NABI, Mohali
Dr. Sneh Lata Singla-PareekGroup Leader, ICGEB, New Delhi
Dr. Shikha DhawanFounder, Biozazen, New Delhi
Dr. Snehal BagthariyaJoint Director, GSBTM, Government of Gujarat
Dr. Anasuya Lahiry BhadalkarJoint Director, HRD, GSBTM, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
Dignitaries on the dais during the inaugural session.Dignitaries and organisers on stage at the inaugural session.A panel discussion in progress.Panellists in conversation on stage.Participants interacting with the speakers.Organisers with the guests at the conclave.A group activity during the conclave.Poster awardees with their certificates.Participants at the poster session.A poster presentation in progress.A round-table discussion during the conclave.
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