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Building on the success of HealthTech-IDEA 1.0, the second edition, HealthTech-IDEA 2.0, themed “Ideate. Innovate. Impact.”– Convergence of Innovation: Building a Resilient & Inclusive Healthcare Ecosystem, brings together innovators, researchers, clinicians, academicians, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers on a common platform

to shape the future of healthcare. The conference-cum-exhibition will explore the convergence of emerging technologies, interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and healthcare delivery to accelerate the translation of ideas into impactful, scalable, and sustainable solutions. It aims to foster meaningful collaborations, showcase transformative innovations, and promote accessible, affordable, equitable, and resilient healthcare systems, contributing to the vision of Universal Health Coverage for all, at every stage of life.

About GD Goenka University and the School of Healthcare and allied courses

GD Goenka University is a multidisciplinary institution focused on creating an environment where academic learning, research, innovation, and industry engagement come together. Through its diverse academic ecosystem, the University encourages students and researchers to explore emerging challenges, develop practical solutions, and contribute to meaningful advancements across disciplines.

The School of Healthcare & Allied Sciences brings together academic learning, research, clinical exposure, and interdisciplinary perspectives across healthcare and allied fields. With a focus on innovation and application-oriented learning, the School provides a platform for students, researchers, academicians, and healthcare professionals to engage with evolving technologies and emerging practices in healthcare.

Through HealthTech-IDEA 2.0, GD Goenka University provides a collaborative platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing innovations, and connecting academia, healthcare, industry, entrepreneurship, and research towards building a more resilient and inclusive healthcare ecosystem.

Key Details

• Date - 5th November, 2026
• Time - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Venue - GD Goenka University, Sohna, Gurugram
• Abstract Submission Deadline - 30th September, 2026
• Theme - Ideate. Innovate. Impact.
• Abstract Submission Email - somas@gdgu.org
• Enquiry & Registration - somas@gdgu.org

Organizing Committee

Conference Patron

Mr. Nipun Goenka Managing Director, GD Goenka Group

Conference Convener

Prof. (Dr.) Saahil Arora Dean, School of Healthcare & Allied Sciences

Conference Chairperson

Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Shenoy Vice Chancellor, GD Goenka University

Organising Secretaries

• Prof. (Dr.) Rahul Singh
• Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Jhawat

Sessions for Exhibition

• Cosmetics & Cosmeceutical Innovations

Advanced formulations, skincare & haircare, natural cosmetics, novel delivery systems, safety, efficacy, and regulatory aspects.

• Community Pharmacy & Patient-Centric Care

Patient counselling, medication management, pharmacovigilance, adherence, health screening, digital pharmacy, and preventive care.

• Nanotechnology-Based Startups & Innovations

Nanomedicine, nanoformulations, targeted drug delivery, nanodiagnostics, theranostics, translational research, and commercialization.

• Simulation-Based Healthcare & Education

Healthcare simulation, VR/AR, digital twins, clinical skills training, virtual laboratories, AI-enabled simulation, and immersive learning.

• Medical Devices & Smart Healthcare Technologies

Medical devices, diagnostics, wearables, implants, point-of-care technologies, assistive technologies, and smart healthcare systems.

• Novel Polymeric-Based Healthcare Technologies

Functional polymers, hydrogels, nanocomposites, biodegradable polymers, transdermal systems, 3D/4D-printed biomaterials, and polymeric implants.

Who Should Attend

• Young Innovators - UG, PG, and Ph.D. scholars
• Innovative Mentors - Faculty members and industry experts
• Innovative Entrepreneurs - Startup leaders, incubators, R&D professionals
• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and HealthTech Innovators
• Healthcare Professionals, Angel Investors, Academia, and NGOs

Awards & Appreciation

• Young Innovators

• Recognizing emerging researchers and innovators with promising ideas and impactful healthcare solutions.

• Innovative Mentors

Honouring mentors who have guided, nurtured, and enabled innovation and research excellence.

• Innovative Entrepreneurs

Recognizing entrepreneurs who have successfully transformed innovative ideas into scalable healthcare solutions.

• Sector Excellence Awards

Celebrating outstanding innovations and contributions across key healthcare and technology sectors.

• First, Second & Third Positions

Recognizing the top-performing entries for their originality, scientific merit, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.

Registration Fee

Call for Abstracts & Innovator Stories

Submit a 150–200 word scientific abstract: objective, hypothesis, methods, results, societal impact.

MS Word, Times New Roman 12pt (title bold, 14pt), single line spacing. Presenting author's name underlined and must be registered for the conference.

Innovator stories – life journey, struggles, and current product revenue – are invited for a commemorative book.