IEM-HEALS 2026 Brings Global Health Science, Technology and Innovation to Kolkata

Organised by the Department of Basic Science & Humanities, Institute of Engineering & Management, the conference is being held in collaboration with Smart Society USA, Canada, Springer Nature, the Institution’s Innovation Council, and the Rotary Club of Salt Lake Silicon Valley. The initiative places.

Adding an innovative touch to the delegate experience, participants were onboarded through an innovative passport and boarding pass system, carrying details of the conference programme and schedule. The inaugural and valedictory sessions will feature senior leadership from the IEM-UEM group, including Prof.

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Nabarun Bhattacharya, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Engineering and Management Kolkata (UEM); Prof. Anupam Bhattacharya, Principal (Management); Prof.

• A key attraction of IEM-HEALS 2026 is its focus on technology-driven healthcare innovation, with two major hackathon initiatives in Health Science and Technologies, including Hack 2 Heal 2.0 – the Global Hackathon.

• A special highlight of IEM-HEALS 2026 is the Global Excellence Award, instituted to recognise distinguished contributions to health science and allied areas.

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Malay Gangopadhaya, Dean Academics and Vice Principal, among other senior officials from the IEM-UEM group. With participants from more than 42 countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Singapore, Hack 2 Heal 2.0 is positioning Kolkata as a global meeting ground.

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Why It Matters

Students, researchers, technology enthusiasts and innovators will work together to identify pressing healthcare challenges and develop technology-enabled solutions with potential real-world impact. The conference also has an extensive academic and research programme, featuring paper presentations, technical poster exhibitions and innovative project exhibitions.

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• The conference seeks not only to bring global health innovation to Kolkata but also to provide a platform for Indian researchers, students, and innovators to take their ideas and solutions to the world.

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