Meerut, August 23: The three-day International Conference on “Bio-AI Innovations for Sustainable Biotechnology and Environment (BAISBE-2026)” concluded on Sunday at Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Meerut, with experts stressing the need to translate advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence into sustainable and impactful solutions for society.
Organised by the Department of Biotechnology, MIET, with Green Petals Trust, Meerut, as the academic partner, the conference brought together researchers, academicians, scientists, industry professionals and students for extensive deliberations on Bio-AI, biotechnology, sustainability and emerging technologies.
The conference witnessed an extensive scientific programme over three days, featuring expert lectures, oral presentations and poster presentations. Day Two saw participation from all speakers listed in the conference schedule, along with Dr Priyanka Srivastava of IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad. The day featured 60 oral presentations and 160 poster presentations, providing participants with an opportunity to showcase their research and engage with experts from diverse fields.
The final scientific session focused on Translational Research and Bioeconomy, BioPharma Innovations and AI. It featured invited lectures on biotechnology innovations for sustainable development, nanotoxicity, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer therapeutics, besides oral presentations by participants.
Prof (Dr) Priyanka Srivastava of IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, delivered an invited lecture on “From Bench to Brain: Translational Nanocarrier and AI Innovation for Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics.” She discussed the potential of nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems and AI-driven approaches in advancing therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease.
During the conference, 160 posters were presented, while 30 shortlisted posters were evaluated by SP Verma, Director (Training and Innovation), Green Petals Trust; Dr Vartika Dhyani; and Dr Deepak Srivastava, Vice-President, JK Putti.
In the oral presentation category, Mohit Kumar Upadhyay of Rajkiya Engineering College, Sonbhadra, secured the first position, followed by Ashi Gautam, BTech Biotechnology, MIET, in second place. Reetu Khosya of Indira Gandhi University, Rewari, Haryana, and Devyanshi of IILM, Noida, jointly secured the third position.
In the poster presentation category, Sidra Alam, BSc Microbiology, MIET, bagged the first prize, while Shorya Tyagi, BTech Biotechnology, MIET, secured second place. Arshita Tyagi, BTech Biotechnology, MIET, and Ujjwal Anand, BSc Biotechnology, IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, jointly secured the third position.
The prizes were presented by SP Verma, Dr Avinash Singh, Dr Ashima Kathuria and Dr Gaurav Mishra.
Day Three was dedicated to the valedictory session and prize distribution, marking the formal conclusion of the conference. Dr Gourav Mishra, Organising Secretary, presented a comprehensive summary of the conference and highlighted its scientific achievements, participation and outcomes. He emphasised that the discussions and research presented during BAISBE-2026 had created valuable opportunities for academic exchange and future collaboration.
The valedictory session also featured addresses by dignitaries, followed by the distribution of awards and prizes for oral and poster presentations. Dr Avinash Singh, Organising Convener, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.
The conference provided an interdisciplinary platform to explore the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology for developing sustainable, innovative and impactful solutions. Its scientific themes included computational biotechnology, sustainable environment, AI-driven healthcare, nanobiotechnology, plant and animal biotechnology, translational research, bioeconomy and biopharma innovations.
The organisers expressed hope that the research presentations, expert deliberations and interactions during BAISBE-2026 would pave the way for new collaborations, research initiatives and technology development, while contributing to practical solutions for pressing societal and environmental challenges.
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