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SYNBIOCON

Designing life, one cell at a time, shaping the future of biology

An IIT Bombay x IIT Kharagpur initiated Pan-India Synthetic Biology Conference

7-8 March 2026 | Microsoft teams

• Speakers
• Bioinformatic workshops
• iGEM project showcases

About SYNBIOCON

SYNBIOCON 2026 is a first of its kind, IIT Bombay × IIT Kharagpur - led Pan-India conference focused on advancing awareness, learning, and collaboration in synthetic biology across the country. The conference brings together students, researchers, and professionals to explore how engineering principles can be applied to biological systems to address real-world challenges.

Through a combination of expert talks, hands-on learning, and project showcases, SYNBIOCON 2026 aims to strengthen the synthetic biology ecosystem in India and provide a platform for emerging ideas, skills, and innovations to gain national visibility.

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Expert Speaker Sessions

Engaging talks by speakers from academia, industry, and startups, offering diverse perspectives on research, innovation, and real-world applications of synthetic biology.

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Hands-on Bioinformatics Workshop

A two-day, problem-driven workshop designed to introduce bioinformatics through practical tools, guided learning, and real biological datasets.

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iGEM Project Showcase

Presentations by finalist and winning iGEM teams, highlighting impactful synthetic biology projects, design approaches, and translational potential.

Conference Schedule

Day 1 — Foundations & Research

10:00 AM – Opening Address
10:30 AM – Keynote: Synthetic Biology Today
12:00 PM – Professor Talks (Session I)
2:00 PM – Panel: Ethics & Biosafety
4:00 PM – iGEM Showcase I

Day 2 — Applications & Innovation

10:00 AM – Keynote: Engineering Biology
11:30 AM – Professor Talks (Session II)
2:00 PM – iGEM Showcase II
4:00 PM – Student–Researcher Interaction
5:30 PM – Closing & Networking

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