The full programme from 8-9 June (pre-AGM workshops) and from 10-13 June (AGM & Conference) is outlined below. Public Conference sessions are color-coded and labeled as public sessions.
Unless otherwise stated, all rooms mentioned as locations below refer to the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
Sunday, 8 June 2025 Pre-AGM
07:45 – 8:30
Breakfast
08:45 – 18.00
(Lunch break 12:30 – 13:30)
Science Leadership Workshop for New Members – Day 1
Internal Workshop (registration required). This 1.5-day workshop aims to give new GYA members space to reflect together on how to be leaders in diverse contexts: in their research contexts, in the institutions and communities where they live and work, and in the GYA. The workshop will cover topics like effective and creative problem solving, collective leadership tools, personality differences and preferences in teams and cultural dexterity. It will give new GYA members confidence as they begin their tenure with the GYA and attend their first Annual General Meeting.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
Evening
Dinner
Dinner is available for workshop participants, facilitators and mentors
Location: IIT Hyderabad
Monday, 9 June 2025 Pre-AGM
07:45 – 8:30
Breakfast
08:45 – 13:00
Science Leadership Workshop for New Members – Day 2
Internal Workshop (registration required). This 1.5-day workshop aims to give new GYA members space to reflect together on how to be leaders in diverse contexts: in their research contexts, in the institutions and communities where they live and work, and in the GYA. The workshop will cover topics like effective and creative problem solving, collective leadership tools, personality differences and preferences in teams and cultural dexterity. It will give new GYA members confidence as they begin their tenure with the GYA and attend their first Annual General Meeting.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
09.00 – 10.30
LOC & GYA Office meeting
Internal Meeting
Location: IIT Hyderabad
11.00 – 13.00
EC-in-person Meeting
Internal Meeting – GYA Executive Committee members and GYA Office
Location: to be announced
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
Lunch on 9 June is available only for participants of the New Member Science Leadership Workshop.
All other arriving GYA members are welcome to join the afternoon workshops, and Networking Dinner at 19:00.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
14.00 – 16.00
Early & Mid-Career Researchers: Towards an Inclusive Research Assessment System
Pre-event workshop (public session) – Workshops open to participation for INYAS/LOC members, arriving GYA members and new GYA members
Speakers
Vanessa McBride (Director of Science, International Science Council)
Luciana Balboa (CoARA Steering Board member & GYA member)
Neville Compton (Wiley)
Rajendra Dhaka (INYAS member)
Moderator
Yensi Flores Bueso (University College Cork, Ireland; GYA Co-Chair)
Organisers
Éva Dékány (GYA)
Maria Roland (CoARA)
Carina Geldhauser Telitsin (GYA)
Location: IIT Hyderabad
16.30 – 18.30
Bridging Borders: The Future of Science Diplomacy
Pre-event workshop (public session) – Workshops open to participation for INYAS/LOC members, arriving GYA members and new GYA members.
In an era defined by global crises—from pandemics to climate change—science diplomacy has emerged as a vital conduit between the scientific community and international policy-making. It seeks not only to inform and support foreign policy through scientific expertise but also integrates scientific collaboration across borders via three interconnected pillars: diplomacy for science, which facilitates international research collaboration; science for diplomacy, which builds goodwill among nations through shared scientific endeavors; and science in diplomacy, where scientific evidence informs foreign policy decisions
The ‘Science Diplomacy’ panel discussion aims to focus key themes that define the field’s current trajectory and future possibilities like inclusion and representation; early career engagements and building sustainable networks. Through equitable partnerships and sustained investment in evidence-based dialogue, science diplomacy can continue to serve as a transformative force for international cooperation and problem-solving in the 21st century.
Speakers
Shri S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, Govt. Of India (invited)
Jennifer Larson, US Consul General, Hyderabad (invited)
Kana Asano, Science diplomacy expert at Japan Science & Technology Agency (JST)
Paulina Carmona, GYA Alumna
B. Chagun Basha, Chief Policy Advisor, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt of India
Suryesh Namdev, INYAS Member INYAS
Moderators
Sandeep Sindhu, UK Young Academy member
Veda Krishnan, GYA Member
Location: IIT Hyderabad
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner and Networking
A chance to network for GYA and INYAS members.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
Tuesday, 10 June 2025Conference Day (public)
Morning
Breakfast
Location: IIT Hyderabad Guest House dining hall
08:00 – 09:00
AGM & Conference Registration
Location: IIT Hyderabad
09:00 – 10:30
Official Opening of AGM & Conference
Public session – Welcome, Inauguration of new members, Official start of AGM and Conference
Location: IIT Hyderabad
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break
Location: IIT Hyderabad
11:00 – 12:30
Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Global Landscape
Plenary Panel (public session) – This session will focus on the evolving global landscape of innovation, emphasizing the intersections between academia, industry, and social impact. With a particular focus on bridging the divide between theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the discussions aim to re-conceptualize how education and entrepreneurial endeavours can synergize to address the pressing needs of the next billion individuals worldwide. In addition to academic entrepreneurship, the session will look at institutional factors that drive innovation and foster sustainable growth, such as mentorship, funding mechanisms, policy and networks.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
12:30 – 12:45
Conference photo
Location: to be announced
12:45 – 14:15
Lunch
Location: IIT Hyderabad
14:15 – 15:45
Building Awareness on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) in a Global Context
Plenary Panel (public session) – This session will focus on key global environmental, social and political challenges, spotlighting strategies that promote sustainability and resilience. Topics will include education on environmental policies, public initiatives to implement circular economy practices, and guidelines for environmental and socially sustainable industry.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
15:45 – 17:15
GYA Activities Fair
GYA Working Groups, Incubators, Projects & Committees
Location: IIT Hyderabad
17:30 – 18:45
GYA member Research Talks
Parallel Sessions
Location: IIT Hyderabad
19:30 – 22:00
Welcome Dinner
Location: to be announced
Wednesday, 11 June 2025Conference Day (public)
Morning
Breakfast
Morning
Conference Registration
09:00 – 10:30
Industry 5.0: Augmenting Human-Machine Interface
Plenary Panel (public session) – This session will focus on the advent of Industry 5.0, which ushers in an era of harmonious synergy between human ingenuity and advanced machine intelligence. This paradigm shift redefines frontiers of innovation across pivotal sectors such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing. This session will address the transformative potential of Industry 5.0, underscoring its capacity to amplify human capabilities while navigating critical challenges. Central topics will be sustainability and ethical considerations, implications for medicine and diagnostics, and for education.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
10:30 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:30
Health and Nutrition for Global Wellness
Plenary Panel (public session) – This session will focus on illuminating critical challenges – such as childhood obesity, water quality, digital health, mental health, and emerging diseases – and pioneering solutions, aiming to inspire actionable strategies that pave the way for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable global wellness.
Location: IIT Hyderabad
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
Location: IIT Hyderabad
14:00 – 15:00
EC Pitches
Internal Session
Location: IIT Hyderabad
15:15 – 18:00
Local Excursion
Details to be announced
Meeting location for departure: to be announced
19:00 – 21:00
Reception Dinner
Location to be announced
21:00 – 22:00
Networking / activities time
self-organized
Thursday, 12 June 2025AGM Day (internal)
Morning
Breakfast
IIT Hyderabad Guest House dining hall
09:00 – 10:00
GYA Activities / Themes meeting
AGM Session
Location: IIT Hyderabad
10:00 – 11:00
GYA Activities / Projects meeting time
Location: IIT Hyderabad
11:00 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 13:00
General Assembly Meeting
AGM Session
Location: IIT Hyderabad
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 15:30
General Assembly Meeting
Location: IIT Hyderabad
15:30 – 17:15
GYA Activities / Projects meeting time
coffee and tea available in central space
Location: IIT Hyderabad
17:30 – 18:30
EC Elections
Internal Session (GYA members eligible to vote only)
Location: IIT Hyderabad
19:00 – 22:00
Cultural Evening and Banquet Dinner
Location to be announced
Friday, 13 June 2025AGM Day (internal)
Morning
Breakfast
09:00 – 10:00
Committees Meetings
Location: IIT Hyderabad
10:00 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 12:30
General Assembly Meeting
AGM session – farewell to outgoing GYA members
Location: IIT Hyderabad
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
End-of-AGM GYA Business
EC-EC business transition meeting
Location : IIT Hyderabad
Saturday, 14 June 2025Workshops / Outreach (optional additional programme)
morning (time TBA)
Workshop in planning – INYAS-led meeting of Asian and Pacific (National) Young Academies
Description forthcoming
Location : IIT Hyderabad