International Conference on Harnessing Biotechnology for Biodiversity Conservation
Event Details
- Date: 17–18 December 2026
- Venue: JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Organized by: Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI)
About the Conference
Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, and its conservation is a global imperative. Biotechnology and bioinformatics offer innovative tools and approaches to understand, conserve and sustainably use biological resources. This international conference will bring together researchers, academicians, students and industry experts to explore advances, share knowledge and foster collaborations for biodiversity conservation through biotechnology.
Thematic Areas
- Plant and Microbial Biotechnology
- Conservation Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Metagenomics and Environmental DNA
- Biotechnology for Threatened Species
- Climate Change and Biodiversity
- Ethnobiotechnology and Traditional Knowledge
- Bioprospecting and Natural Products
- Policy, Ethics and Community Engagement
Who Can Participate?
Researchers, academicians, students, industry professionals and other stakeholders with an interest in biotechnology and biodiversity conservation.
Programme
17 December 2026 – Day 1
- Inauguration
- Keynote Addresses
- Invited Talks
- Technical Sessions
18 December 2026 – Day 2
- Technical Sessions
- Poster Presentations
- Young Researchers’ Forum
- Valedictory Function
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Opens | 16 September 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Closes | 10 October 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 20 October 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Ends | 31 October 2026 |
| Regular Registration Ends | 30 November 2026 |
Registration Fee
| Category | Participation Only | Participation + Journal Article |
|---|---|---|
| Students | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Faculty | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Industry | ₹5,000 | ₹12,000 |
Journal Publication
Selected high-quality papers presented at the conference can be published as a Special Issue in Plant Science Today. The flyer describes the journal as a Scopus-indexed and Web of Science-affiliated fully open-access journal.
Conference Team
Chief Patron
Dr. K. K. Ramachandran
Ex Officio Principal Secretary, S&T Department & Executive Vice President, KSCSTE
Patron
Dr. P. Harinarayanan
Member Secretary, KSCSTE
General Convenor
Dr. S. Sreekumar
Director, JNTBGRI
Organizing Secretary
Dr. K. K. Sabu, Senior Principal Scientist
Convenors
- Dr. C. K. Biju – Publications
- Dr. R. K. Radha – Registration
- Dr. Raveendran M – Presentations
Co-convenors
- M. K. Sreekumaran – Publications
- Dr. B. J. Radhika – Registration
- Dr. A. Shylajakumari – Presentations
Speakers
Prof. Madan Thangavelu
Genome Biologist, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Prof. M. R. N. Murthy
Visiting Faculty, School of Biosciences, Chanakya University, Bengaluru, India
Prof. Dr. Jennifer Ann
Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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