RSC India Sustainability Forum 2026 in collaboration with CSIR-NCL Pune and INFLIBNET

About the forum

The RSC India Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2026 will bring together leaders from research, industry, policy and the scientific community to explore how chemistry and the chemical sciences can help address some of society’s most pressing sustainability challenges. The forum will provide a platform for dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas, while showcasing the Royal Society of Chemistry’s commitment to advancing scientific excellence, fostering partnerships and supporting sustainable innovation.

As the inaugural edition of the RSC India Sustainability Forum 2026 is envisioned as a flagship platform to connect people, ideas and innovation, in a meaningful way to promote science-driven solutions for a more sustainable future.

Attendees can expect:

·       Inspiring keynote addresses from senior leaders across academia and government/ policymakers

·       Two insightful panel discussions with influencers in academic and industry segment on how chemistry can accelerate sustainable development and address global challenges

·       Learn about trends, perspectives and opportunities on India's sustainability priorities and emerging landscape

·       Early career researchers showcase providing a platform to present innovative work and stand a chance to win the Chemistry for Sustainability: emerging researcher award by RSC. 

·       Recognition and felicitation of women researchers making contribution towards sustainable science

·       Felicitation of RSC Fellows for their leadership and contributions to sustainability and the chemical sciences.

·       Meet, engage and opportunity to interact with RSC’s Global teams from Inclusion & Diversity, Membership, Customer experience & marketing and Communications team.

·       A platform to foster and build new relationships and network

·       Certificate of participation for each registered attendee

·       Exclusive RSC brand giveaways and ‘registration kits'

Don’t miss this exciting event, mark your calendars!

9 September 2026, Wednesday

Block your seat now – registration is free!

For outside Pune registrants, kindly make your travel and accommodations arrangements for the event. ​​

Venue

Main Auditorium Dr. Homi Bhabha Road (Pashan Road) CSIR-NCL Pune, India 

Who should attend?

·       Early career researchers (ECRs)

·       Academic researchers and faculty

·       Industry R&D professionals

·       Startup founders and innovators

·       RSC Members

Chemistry for Sustainability: Emerging researcher award by the Royal Society of Chemistry

Sustainable solutions already exist, but they need visibility and adoption. Recognising good practice helps successful ideas move from isolated initiatives to wider implementation. We at the Royal Society of Chemistry understand that what gets recognised gets prioritised and to help facilitate that we are inviting applications from early careers to showcase their work towards sustainable chemistry practices demonstrating meaningful impact for Chemistry for sustainability – emerging researcher award by the RSC.

Please refer to the guidelines before submission. 

All shortlisted candidates would be asked to present their research (15 min presentation) during the India Sustainability Forum (the details for which will be shared in advance to the shortlisted candidates). Please check the selection criteria on the website.

It is expected that all shortlisted candidates make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.