The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) jointly with Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India organised Technology and Innovation Conclave 2.0 from 28-30 January 2026, New Delhi, India.
The Conclave served as a high-level platform that brought together policymakers and young innovators to exchange ideas, experiences, and perspectives. By fostering dialogue between those who design policies and those who develop and deploy innovative solutions, the Conclave aimed to promote policymaking grounded in real-world innovation, while encouraging innovation that is responsive to policy environments. The interaction was particularly critical for accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the Asia-Pacific region. The Conclave, as an annual event, focused each year on a specific thematic area or sector related to emerging technologies. Technology and Innovation Conclave 1.0 was held in September 2024 in New Delhi, India.
In light of its success and relevance, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2.0 was organized at a larger scale on 28-29 January 2026 with site visits scheduled on 30 January 2026. The theme of Conclave 2.0 was ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Action and Resilience’. The event benefited over 190 policy makers and young innovators from APCTT Governing Council countries, observer states, and other ESCAP member States.