PURVODAYMNDCONCLAVE 2026
Mineral Resources Innovations for Nation's Development
Strategic Vision
Purvoday MIND Conclave 2026 brings together Odisha's mining companies with mining-tech startups, researchers and policy makers. It converts Odisha's mineral wealth into a structured pipeline of innovation and industrial partnership — aligned with Odisha Vision 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Key Highlights
Expert Sessions
Keynotes, panels and technical presentations.
Tech Showcase
Lab-to-market demos and innovation exhibits.
B2B Matchmaking
Connect with industry, investors and ecosystem partners.
Startup Pitches
Pitch, get insights and unlock growth opportunities.
Policy Dialogues
Shaping the future of mining, minerals and manufacturing.
Sustainable Future
Green mining, circular economy and clean technology.
Exhibition
Explore cutting-edge products, technologies and industry solutions.
The Purvoday Ecosystem
- Industry Leaders
- CFOs / CTOs
- Innovation Officers
- Policy Professionals
- R&D Heads
- Startups
- Investors (AIFs/DFIs/NBFCs)
Be a part of PURVODAY ODISHA
Join a growing ecosystem of innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and policy makers shaping Odisha's future.
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₹50 Lakhs total fund support
For 10 officially selected startups — funding, mentorship, R&D support and market connect.
Don't-miss sessions across two days
A bilingual programme spanning policy, industry, rare earths, AI in mining and the startup showcase.
Presiding over the Conclave
Chief guests, guests of honour and special invitees from government, industry and academia joining the inaugural and valedictory sessions.
Shri Bibhuti Bhusan Jena
Minister Commerce and Transport , Steel and Mines
Shri Sampad Chandra Swain
Minister Skill Development & Technical Education, Industries
Shri Sarada Prasad Satpathy
Convener, Swablambi Bharat Abhiyan Eastern Zone
Dr. Ramanuj Narayan
Director, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Prof. Chandi Prasad Nanda
Vice Chancellor Utkal University
Prof. Amiya Kumar Rath
Vice chancellor, BPUT
Shri Omkar Parida
Convenor, Purvoday Odisha
Prof. Sanjaya Kumar Patro
Vice Chancellor Dharanidhar University Keonjhar
Prof. Ashok Kumar Ganguli
Director, IISER, Berhampur
Prof. Hirendra Nath Ghosh
Director, NISER, Bhubaneswar
Dr. Tapan Chand
Former CMD NALCO, Bhubaneswar
Dr Niramal Kumar Senapati
NISG Consultant and Advisor DMG, Govt of Bihar
Full list of dignitaries confirmed closer to the event.
Voices shaping the Conclave
Industry leaders, researchers and policy makers speaking across the two-day programme. Full lineup updates as sessions are confirmed.
Dr.Bibhu Prasad Mishra
Advisor at Hindalco Industries
Dr S.K.Biswal
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PranaGraf Materials & Technologies Private Limited
Prof. Sanjaya Kumar Patro
Vice Chancellor Dharanidhar University Keonjhar
Dr P.C Beuria
Scinetist G, CSIR-IMMT
Prof. Manoj Kumar Mishra
HOD, Mining Engineering Department, NIT Rourkela
Ms. Sushree Salonee Mahapatra
Mission Associate (Incubation & Partnership) Startup Odisha
Dr.Arun kumar Rath
Former CEO Bhilai & Durgapur Steel Plant SAIL, Ex AM/NS Head of Brown Field Project Odisha
Dr Balamti Chaudhury
Scientist F, CSIR-NAL(Moderator)
Speaker lineup is being finalised — check back for updates, or register to receive announcements.
STEP Advisory Council
The Purvoday Odisha Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship & Policy Advisory Council is a standing think tank bringing together Academia, Industry, Government and the Public. It will be launched at the Valedictory session as the Conclave's flagship lasting outcome — carrying the Conclave's agenda forward well beyond the two days.
Exhibition, partners and registration
25–30 stalls across both days with live mining-company walkthroughs, lab-to-market demos and dedicated B2B tables.
Institutional Partners
CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha — 30–31 July 2026.
Choose your track
Full two-day access to sessions, exhibition and B2B matchmaking tables.
Register as Delegate
Purvoday Odisha is a people-and-institution platform working to channel Odisha's resources, research and enterprise into shared prosperity — anchoring the MIND Conclave as its mineral-innovation mission.
A Journey Towards Samrudh Odisha 2036 For Vikashit Bharat 2047.