The second DAE Conclave (DAEC2026) was organised by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) from January 14 to 18, 2026, at its main campus in Mumbai. The event brought together about 1,000 delegates, including scientists, technologists, researchers, scholars, from across DAE Units, Institutions and Grant-in-Aid Institutions, providing a structured platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and dialogue.
Anchored in the theme “Creating Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future through Nuclear Horizons,” the DAEC2026 focused on advancing nuclear science and technology as a key enabler of India’s long-term sustainable development goals. The deliberations underscored DAE’s integrated approach to addressing national priorities through innovation across the full spectrum of power and non-power applications of nuclear technologies, while reinforcing the importance of indigenous fundamental research, technological self-reliance and capacity building.
Welcoming the delegates, Professor Jayaram N. Chengalur, Director, TIFR, noted the significance of interdisciplinary approach to research and development in enabling next-generation nuclear and non-nuclear technologies.
Building upon the DAE Maha Chintan Shivir at TIFR in 2024, which initiated the Department’s Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, and the 1st DAE Conclave (2024) organised by NISER, Bhubaneswar, the DAEC2026 advanced deliberations on India’s long-term scientific and technological roadmap.
