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XXXI Annual Convention of the Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology (ISVIB) & International Conference –VIBCON 2026


The XXXI Annual Convention of ISVIB and International Conference (VIBCON 2026) on “Transforming Animal Health and Production Systems through Smart Biotechnology Innovations and Disease Intelligence” will be hosted by ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru, during 23–25th September 2026. The conference will provide an international platform for scientists, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, and young professionals to deliberate on how smart biotechnological innovations and disease intelligence are transforming animal health and production systems.

The conference will emphasize advances in animal disease vaccines, diagnostics, multi-omics technologies, translational biotechnology, and data-driven disease intelligence, highlighting their individual and collective roles in enhancing productivity, resilience, preparedness, and biosecurity of animal production systems.

Conference Highlights:

  • Keynote lectures by internationally renowned experts
  • Invited talks by leading national and global scientists
  • Oral and poster presentations of original research
  • Special sessions on vaccines, diagnostics, multi-omics, and disease intelligence
  • Farmers–Industry–Academia interaction and technology exhibition
  • Agri-biotech entrepreneurship, start-ups, and innovation ecosystems in animal health and production
  • Dedicated sessions for young scientists and students
  • ISVIB orations and award sessions

Conference Themes



01

Smart Biotechnology Innovations for Animal Health & Production

Innovative biotechnological tools and smart platforms transforming animal health management, productivity enhancement, disease control strategies, and sustainable livestock production systems.

02

Veterinary Immunology, Vaccines & Next-Generation Biologics

Advances in immunology, novel vaccine platforms, recombinant and next-generation biologics aimed at improving disease prevention, immune modulation, and long-term animal health security.

03

Advanced Diagnostics, Biosensing & Digital Animal Health Technologies

Cutting-edge diagnostic tools, biosensors, molecular detection systems, and digital health innovations enabling rapid, accurate, and field-deployable disease detection and monitoring.

04

Multi-Omics Approaches for Disease Resistance & Productivity

Application of genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and integrated multi-omics strategies to enhance disease resistance, productivity, and resilience in livestock systems.

05

Disease Intelligence, Surveillance Analytics, AI & Predictive Epidemiology

Integration of big data analytics, artificial intelligence, surveillance systems, and predictive epidemiological modeling for early warning, risk assessment, and informed decision-making.

06

Precision Livestock Farming & Biotechnology-Enabled Resilience

Precision technologies, sensor-based livestock monitoring, and biotechnology-driven interventions to enhance efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable production outcomes.

07

Antimicrobial Resistance & Innovative Mitigation Strategies

Emerging approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including alternative therapeutics, improved stewardship practices, and biotechnology-based mitigation strategies.

08

Emerging & Transboundary Animal Diseases and One Health Approaches

Integrated One Health frameworks addressing emerging and transboundary diseases, emphasizing collaboration across animal, human, and environmental health sectors.

09

Agri-Biotech Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups & Innovation Ecosystems

Innovation-driven ecosystems promoting start-ups, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and commercialization pathways in animal health and production biotechnology.

10

Farmer–Industry–Academia Collaboration for Biotechnology Adoption

Strengthening partnerships among farmers, industry stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers to accelerate the field-level adoption of innovative biotechnologies.

11

Translational Biotechnology for Policy & Field-Level Impact

Bridging laboratory discoveries with policy development and real-world implementation to ensure scalable, evidence-based, and impactful biotechnology solutions.



Conference Committee

Chief Patrons

Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Ex Governor, Govt. of Goa

Dr. Pramod Sawant
Honourable Chief Minister, Govt. of Goa

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat
Director General, ICAR & Secretary, DARE, New Delhi

Prof. Harilal B. Menon
Vice-Chancellor, University of Goa

Patron

Dr. R. Viswanathan
President, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar
Principal and Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries and Allied Sciences, College of Agriculture, Goa

Co-Organizing Secretaries

Dr. Mahesh Patil
Managing Director, NV Eco Agri. Tourism Pvt. Ltd., Goa

Convenor

Prof. V. Devappa
President (Global)

Prof. Shamarao Jahagirdar
President (India Chapter)

Dr. Krishna Sundari
Executive Vice President

Dr. Manoj Kumar Rupa
Vice President

Dr. Gurudat M. Hegde
General Secretary

Dr. Hari K. Sudini
Treasurer

Dr. Amrutha Valli Audipudi
Ex-Officio Memeber

Dr. Lakshmikanth Pothireddy
Farmer Ambassador

Dr. Rajeshwari R
Executive Member & Co-ordinator

Accommodation

🏨 Accommodation Options

Hotels near the conference venue

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Bambolim Goa

📍 P.O, Goa University, Aldeia de Goa, Bambolim, Goa 403206

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Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

📍 Post Box, No. 64, Miramar, Goa, Panaji, Goa 403001

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📌 For Conference Participants:

• Direct booking only • Pick-up/drop available from these hotels




Conference Venue


Vivanta Goa
St. Anne's Junction, off Dayanand Bandodkar Marg,
Santa Inez, Panaji, Goa 403001

Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar, Organizing Secretary – 9423889770
Dr. Mahesh Patil, Co-Organizing Secretary – 9765565504
Prof. Shamarao Jahagirdar, President (Indian Chapter) – 9740641068
Dr. Gurudatt M. Hegde, General Secretary – 9448797475
Dr. Hari K. Sudini, Treasurer – 9490635921
Dr. Rajeshwari R, Conference Coordinator – 9880606319
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