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Cross-Technology Idea Exchange
Sharing ideas across emerging technologies to explore and solve real world problems, building a stronger, more connected world
Future Research Conclave
National Future Research Council
To position India as a global leader in anticipatory governance, future ready policy, and technology led national development by 2047.
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Our Purpose
Shaping India@2047 through Technology Backed Futures Research
Vision
To act as the leading global catalyst where thought leaders and innovators solve problems that transform industries, empower societies and build a sustainable digital future.
Mission
To create an impactful forum that connects academia, research and industry experts, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration to drive innovation in emerging technologies.
This dual positioning establishes the forum as both a thought leadership platform and a practical collaboration hub—emphasizing global impact through sustainable and transformative solutions.
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Core Objectives
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Collaboration
Bringing researchers, industry leaders and policymakers together to solve real-world challenges through shared effort
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Real-World Innovation Showcase
Highlighting research and ideas that move beyond theory and create visible impact in the real world
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Inspiring Future Innovators
Encouraging the innovators to research, experiment and solve meaningful global problems with confidence
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Open Innovation and Knowledge Sharing
Promoting open knowledge sharing so innovation grows faster and benefits society as a whole
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Core Pillars of NFRC
A concise view of the future-focus areas guiding NFRC
Futures & Foresight Research
- Long term horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Early identification of disruptive signals and risks
- Strategic foresight for public and private institutions
- India focused social and economic future mapping
Technology Intelligence & Research
- Applied research on AI and emerging digital systems
- Assessment of frontier technologies and readiness
- Technology impact analysis across sectors
- Innovation ecosystems and R and D strategy
Policy & Regulatory Futures
- Design of future ready policy frameworks
- Regulatory innovation and sandbox driven models
- Evidence based governance for emerging tech
- Geopolitical and cross border policy analysis
Economic & Industry Futures
- Transformation of industry and value chains
- Digital economy and infrastructure evolution
- Future finance and asset innovation
- Sustainable growth and productivity models
Society, Ethics & Inclusion
- Human centric technology and social impact
- Ethical governance and responsible innovation
- Future of work skills and livelihoods
- Equity inclusion and wellbeing outcomes
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Alliance
Leaders across industry and academia collaborating to accelerate innovation.
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Arun Kumar
Head, Agri InnovationTransforming agriculture with data-driven insights.
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Sneha Mehta
Director, AgriTech IndiaDriving digitization across agriculture value chains.
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Rahul Gupta
Founder, Farm AnalyticsBuilding data platforms for smarter farming.
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Vikram Rao
Digital Lead, Energy SystemsScaling industrial digital solutions.
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Neha Kapoor
Innovation, Oil & GasDriving digital transformation in energy.
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Aditya Tata
CEO, Smart ManufacturingBuilding resilient manufacturing platforms.
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Sectors
Shaping tomorrow through Research and Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence
Responsible AI with strong governance, smart adoption, team upskilling, and human oversight intact
Artificial Intelligence
Driving intelligent systems for real-world decision making
Blockchain
Keeping systems secure and ensuring tamper-proof records for digital infrastructure
Blockchain
Building trust, transparency and decentralised digital ecosystems
Cybersecurity
Handling the rapid rise in cyber attacks and protecting digital trust
Cybersecurity
Protecting digital infrastructure in connected world
Quantum Computing
Making quantum systems safe, reliable and capable of solving problem
Quantum Computing
Unlocking next-generation computing for complex problems
Open Source
Open ecosystems for future innovators
Open Source
Accelerating innovation through open collaboration and shared knowledge
6G & IoT
Seamless connectivity for high speed and real time system operations
6G/IoT
Enabling ultra-connected systems and intelligent real-time networks
BankTech
Implementing Digital currencies and modernization of core banking infrastructure
BankTech
Transforming financial services through secure digital innovation
Sustainability
Building sustainable technologies that reduce environmental impact
Sustainability
Driving sustainable impact through technological innovation
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Diverse Ecosystem
A collaborative network that accelerates innovation, knowledge sharing and responsible technology adoption across sectors
NFRC
Focus Ecosystem Participants
Government Officials
Regulatory Firms
Technology Innovators
VCs and Investors
GCC and Corporate Leaders
Research and Academia Leaders
International Experts
Technology Masterminds
Digital Public Infrastructure Experts
Industry CXOs
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Event Calendar
4 Roundtables in April 2026
April '26
Roundtable
Roundtable 1: India Innovation Index (III)
The India Innovation Index Roundtable will focus on evolving a next generation, futures ready Innovation Index, integrating technology readiness, regulatory agility, talent depth, and sustainability metrics to benchmark India's progress toward 2047.
April '26
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Roundtable 2: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)
This roundtable will examine DPDPA implementation, readiness, and future evolution, balancing citizen rights, innovation, and India's digital economy ambitions.
April '26
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Roundtable 3: Sustainability & Climate Futures
Focused on technology led sustainability, this roundtable will explore how India can meet climate commitments while enabling growth through green technologies and finance.
April '26
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Roundtable 4: AI for India@2047
This flagship roundtable will define India's long term AI vision, focusing on sovereign AI, ethical deployment, and AI as a national productivity engine.
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