MIT Research Conclave 2026: Advancing Research, Innovation and Collaboration

MIT Research Conclave 2026 was held on 17–18 September at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal, bringing together research, innovation, emerging technologies, and industry under one platform.

A key highlight of the conclave was the Research Exhibition, which featured 165 posters presented by third-year full-time PhD scholars. The exhibition showcased research spanning diverse disciplines and highlighted ongoing efforts to address real-world challenges through innovative approaches.

The conclave also featured industry stalls, Centres of Excellence, and School stalls, offering insights into ongoing projects, emerging technologies, and research-driven innovations across MIT Manipal.

The AI-Augmented Idea Hack provided a platform for exploring innovative ideas and the application of artificial intelligence in developing solutions to contemporary challenges.

Through its diverse activities and showcases, MIT Research Conclave 2026 highlighted the institute’s research ecosystem and its emphasis on fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry–academia engagement.

The conclave served as a platform for bringing together researchers, students, faculty, and industry, strengthening opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration across research and technology domains.