MANTHAN
Overview
Manthan 2026 is envisioned as a premier Research & Development Leadership Symposium to celebrate scientific innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the life sciences industry.
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This symposium will bring together pharmaceutical leaders, R&D professionals and clinical researchers to share unique insights, challenge conventional wisdom, and drive meaningful dialog around the rapidly evolving landscape of drug discovery, clinical research, and pharmaceutical innovation along with a vision for the future.
Theme for 2026
​"India in the Changing Landscape of Life Sciences Research & Development"
​This theme underscores India’s evolution from a hub of generics and biosimilars to a globally recognized centre of research excellence and innovation.
Objectives
To celebrate and spotlight R&D excellence across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
To create a forum for thought leadership and knowledge exchange on emerging R&D paradigms.
To showcase India’s growing role in global clinical and translational research.
To facilitate cross-industry collaboration between academia, regulatory agencies, and biopharma leaders.
Scope & Program Design
Manthan will feature a rich blend of sessions designed to inspire, engage, and connect the R&D community:
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Keynote Addresses by visionary leaders in science, policy, and innovation.
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Panel Dialogues on emerging trends in research, regulatory science, and operations.
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Networking forums to build partnerships and collaborations.
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Recognition spotlights celebrating breakthrough research and collaborative achievements.
