The 2025 Global Young Academy Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Conference of Young Scientists will take place at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad in Hyderabad, India from 10-13 June.
The meeting will be hosted by the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS), and co-organised by the GYA, INYAS and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad.
The Conference theme “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change” aligns with the many facets of the city of Hyderabad, which is an academic, IT, and pharmaceutical hub. The Conference aims to serve as a platform for young and visionary minds from diverse fields and geographical locations to converge, share insights, and explore strategies for harnessing the power of science to drive positive global transformations. In the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking, the conference will empower young scientists to address pressing global challenges, such as climate change, public health, technology advancement, and sustainable development.
| Pre-AGM | |
| 8-9 June New Members | New Members Science Leadership Workshop |
| 9 June – 15:00 Arrival Day | Joint optional workshop for arriving members, new members and INYAS on “Research Assessment” Welcome dinner |
| Main Programme | |
| 10 June International Conference of Young Scientists & AGM Opening | Inauguration of New Members Panel – Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Global Landscape Panel – Health and Nutrition for Global Wellness GYA Activities Fair Lightning Talks |
| 11 June International Conference of Young Scientists | Panel – Industry 5.0: Augmenting Machine Interface Panel – Environmental, Social and Governance Aspects Local Excursion |
| 12 June AGM | Past year WG highlights Project meeting times Committee meetings General Assembly EC Elections |
| 13 June AGM | Project meeting times General Assembly Programme ends at 12:00 |
| Optional additional programme | |
| 14 June – (TBC) | Indian National Young Academy of Sciences & German Young Academy joint workshop on science communication |
Find more information on the event website here: Home – Annual General Meeting and International Conference.
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