July 8–10, 2026
PHNOM PENH, 8–10 July 2026 – The 2nd ASEAN-India Women Scientists Conclave 2026 convened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), Cambodia, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India, IIT Gandhinagar, and the ASEAN Secretariat, the opening day brought together women scientists, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from across ASEAN Member States and India. The programme featured the official opening ceremony, inspiring plenary talks, pitching session, engaging panel discussions on advancing women in science, technology, and innovation, interactive roundtable sessions, and networking opportunities, setting a strong foundation for regional collaboration and the shared vision of building inclusive STI communities in ASEAN and India.
Photo credit: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), Cambodia