“Somaiya Vidyavihar announces the 5th Edition of Darwin, One of India’s Biggest Evolutionary Movements in Biology.”

Mumbai: Darwin, an International Conference and One of India’s Biggest Evolutionary Movements in Biology, introduces its 5th edition. It aims to promote Open Science by bridging the gap between researchers and DIY Bio-enthusiasts. The conference is conducted at a nominal cost to sensitise and financially support the Bio-community by providing scholarships and project funds to sustain Biolabs, as well as Biohackers, while promoting research culture globally. An initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar, the international conference is organised by Bioriidl, an extension of Research Innovation Incubation Design Laboratory (riidl), a not-for-profit organisation under Somaiya Trust.
The 5th edition of Darwin is set to host a three-day in-person conference from 1st to 3rd December 2023. It will be themed around Sustainability and will focus on bringing together researchers, professionals, and students to discuss the latest advances in Waste Management, Climate Action, Material Sciences and more. More than 68 countries have participated so far..
The event will also include exciting experiences such as:
● A Research Symposium, which is essentially a platform for researchers and students to exhibit their research papers and get their work published in a reputed journal for free of cost.
● An EcoHackathon, which is a 2-months long competition to solve a problem statement by developing a product/application/research project through biology are the main highlights of the event.
● Speaker Sessions from various researchers and industry leaders to share their expertise on topics around Sustainability.
● Panel Discussions facilitated by experts on current and important issues that need to be tackled in the field of Sustainability.
● Hands-on workshops by expert instructors to provide DIY Biology experiences into various advances and technologies.
● Tours to various labs and institutes for the attendees to understand their global innovation and research culture.

Ms. Bhavna Pandya, Innovation Catalyst, riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar and Head, Bioriidl, says, “In our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation at Bioriidl, we continue to curate top-notch resources and cultivate strategic partnerships. This year, as we embark on the 5th edition of Darwin, themed around Sustainability, our focus is on creating a dynamic platform for global researchers, students, and academicians. This conference will delve into crucial topics such as Waste Management, Climate Action, Material Sciences, and more. It’s an opportunity for our community to design innovative solutions and champion open science.”