All Set for First HiSTCon at Shoolini

Solan, February 23

The inaugural Himalayan Science and Technology Conference (HiSTCon) 2023 will be held on April 29 and 30 at Shoolini University. The focus of this conference is Sustainable Development in the Himalayas and the Role of Science and Technology in achieving this goal. The conference will bring together scientists, academicians, students, and entrepreneurs working towards the sustainable development of the Himalayan region.

HiSTCon 2023 will be a momentous event in the field of sustainable development, with keynote lectures and panel discussions based on six themes: Healthcare and Health Systems, Food and Zero Hunger, Biodiversity Concerns, HimVirsa (cultural and natural heritage of the Himalayas), climate crisis, and science for farmers and tribals.

The Himalayan region is a critical part of India’s ecological and environmental heritage. However, it is under threat due to several factors, such as climate change, natural disasters, and population growth. The conference aims to address these challenges and promote sustainable development in the region through scientific and technological innovations.

The HiSTCon conference presents an opportunity to students, researchers, healthcare professionals, NGOs, non-profit organisations, and corporate delegates to present their ideas through posters and/or oral presentations. The conference offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, make connections, and nurture research and entrepreneurial activities.

Those interested in participating in the conference can register by sending an email to histcon@shooliniuniversity.com for further details.

Early bird registration closes on February 28, 2023.

Shoolini University is organising the first HiSTCon around the themes of Health, Heritage, Climate Crisis, Biodiversity,and Ethics.

The healthcare and health systems theme will address the challenges of providing quality healthcare services in the Himalayas, while the food and zero hunger theme will focus on promoting sustainable agriculture practices and reducing food insecurity. The biodiversity concerns theme will highlight the importance of biodiversity conservation in the Himalayas, and the HimVirsa theme will explore the cultural and natural heritage of the region.

As climate crisis is ready to explode, this theme will address the urgent need to mitigate the effects of climate change in the region. The science for farmers and tribals theme will focus on the role of science and technology in promoting sustainable farming practices and improving the livelihoods of the indigenous population.

The HiSTCon 2023 conference presents a unique opportunity for stakeholders to discuss, debate and explore sustainable development in the Himalayan region. The conference promises to be an engaging and informative event that will contribute to the sustainable development of the Himalayas.`