2nd DAE Conclave
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Creating Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future through Nuclear Horizons.
The conclave will provide a common platform for experts and participants from all the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India units and will serve as a focal point for discussions on the latest advancements in diverse applications of nuclear science and allied technologies.
Organised by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai.
About DAE CONCLAVE
Background
Since its inception on August 3, 1954, the primary mandate of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has been the development and deployment of nuclear technology for energy and national security and the application of radiation technologies in the fields of agriculture, health care, industry, and basic research. While carrying out its mandate, DAE has simultaneously developed and mastered several complex technologies in radio astronomy, supercomputing, particle accelerators, plasma, and cryogenics. Developing these complex technologies has always resulted from the department’s high-standard basic and applied research.
As the country’s leading scientific department, DAE has substantially contributed to several national and international programs. Considering the above development of the department over seven decades, DAE has sought an annual conclave to celebrate its scientific accomplishments and plan for the future. Thus, DAE planned to host landmark event and inaugural Conclave at NISER Bhubaneswar was held from October 22-26, 2024, as a part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebration. This event provided a platform for experts and participants from all the DAE units and its aided institutions to showcase their scientific and technological accomplishments.
To continue celebrating DAE achivements in its annual conclave, DAE will host its 2nd Conclave at TIFR, Mumbai from January 14 to January 18, 2026.
The Conclave will serve as a focal point for discussions on the latest advancements in diverse applications of nuclear science and technology, encompassing critical areas such as energy security, healthcare, food security, water security, waste management, and cutting-edge technologies including unique and critical materials, advance computational technology including quantum Computing, 3D printing technology, mining and processing of atomic minerals and basic and applied research in connected areas. Notably, the participation of around 500 scientists, experts, and more than 50 exhibitors will enhance the experience by showcasing state-of-the-art equipment and services related to nuclear science and technology for societal benefits. Moreover, the conclave will contextualize these results against the backdrop of the global target for achieving net-zero carbon emissions and addressing the escalating India’s energy demand in the forthcoming years. In addition, the Conclave will also create platforms to provide solutions for Food Security and Health Care through Nuclear Energy for India’s 1.6 billion population by mid-century. In doing so, the Conclave will contribute to defining a path forward in the dynamic landscape of nuclear energy research and technology application.
Purpose and Objectives
2nd DAE Conclave will provide a unique opportunity to achieve the following specific objectives:
- To Present critical developments in the fields of:
- Energy Security
- Food, Water Security and Urban Waste Management
- Health Care
- Critical Materials, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 3D Printing, and cutting-edge Technologies such as LASER, Plasma, AI and ML, Accelerators, Cyber Security, etc.
- Advanced Technologies for Instrumentations and Control Systems
- Scientific accomplishment in basic sciences directed Research and innovations in education and training.
- To exhibit DAE technologies for the benefit of society, students, young researchers, Industries, Health Care Professionals, etc.
Expected Outcomes
The Conclave will foster cooperation among researchers, technology providers, operators, and academia. Furthermore, by familiarizing participants with various crosscutting technologies, this conclave will offer a conclusive environment for further gearing up and fostering the novel concepts required for advancing cutting-edge technologies.
Target Audience
- DAE Scientists, Technologist and Engineers
- Entrepreneurs or stakeholders involved in applications of Nuclear and Radiation technologies
- Young Research scientists engaged in nuclear and radiation research
- Policymakers and regulators
Structure and Topics
The conclave will include keynote lectures, panel discussions, poster presentations, and exhibitions. Finally, a closing session will be held to review the proceedings and provide future recommendations. The scope of the conference is meant to cover, but is not limited to, the following topical areas:
Energy Security
- Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Mitigation: Opportunities and Challenges
- Securing the Nuclear Supply Chain: Challenges and Solutions
- Pioneering the Future of Energy Security: Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Beyond
- Hydrogen Production from Nuclear Energy: A Clean Energy Source
- Thorium Reactor Technology
- Advanced Reactor Technologies (Molten Salt Reactors, HTGCR, FBRs, etc.): Towards Efficient and Sustainable Energy
- Fuel Cycle: Exploration, Mining, conversion, reprocessing and waste management
- Nuclear Fuel: Design and Fabrication
- Heavy Water Technology
- Pathway for Nuclear Fusion
- Safety, Security and Safeguard by design for advanced energy system
Nuclear Energy for Food and Water Security, Health Care, and Urban Waste Management
- Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Nuclear Applications for Food Security
- Smart Agriculture: Nuclear Techniques for Crop Improvement
- Revolutionizing Healthcare: Advances in Nuclear Medicine
- Innovative Approaches to Radioisotope Production for Medical Imaging
- Radiation Therapy Breakthroughs: A Paradigm Shift in Cancer Treatment
- Radiation Oncology in the Era of Personalized Medicine
- Biological Effects of Low-Dose Radiation: Current Understanding
- Managing Tomorrow’s Waste: Innovations in Urban Waste Management Technologies
- Nuclear Desalination: Addressing Water Scarcity with Innovation
Advanced Technologies like Quantum Computing, Particle Accelerators, 3D-Printing, etc.
- Unlocking Quantum Potential: Nuclear Science and the Quantum Computing Frontier
- Accelerator Physics and Technology: High Energy Accelerators in Particle Physics
- Innovations in Accelerator-Driven Systems: A Path to Sustainable Nuclear Energy
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Precision 3D-Printing: From Prototypes to Production
- Laser and Plasma
- Biotechnology, Space Exploration
- Robotics and Automation, Advanced Instrumentation and Control System
- Nuclear Forensic
Critical Minerals and Materials
- Critical Minerals and value chain
- Advanced Materials in Nuclear Technology
- Game-Changers in Nuclear Materials: From Discovery to Deployment
- Innovations in Nuclear Fusion Materials: Breakthroughs and Challenges
- Materials Challenges in Extreme Nuclear Environments: Insights and Solutions
Basic science and technology
- Astrophysics and Cosmology
- Condensed Matter, Statistical, and Nonlinear Physics
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Particle Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Quantum Information
- String theory
- Computational Science
- Algebra and Representation Theory
- Algebraic geometry
- Functional analysis
- Geometry and Topology
- Number theory
- Disease diagnosis and treatment
- Microbes: Friend and Foe
- Stress, Pain, and Diseases
- Plant Biotechnology