INSAC-2026 will feature 21 invited talks across seven sessions, a panel discussion and around 50 research posters at HSNC University’s Worli campus. Discussions will cover advanced reactors, nuclear fuel and waste management, regulation, and radiation applications in healthcare, agriculture and industry. A tribute to Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha is scheduled for October 30.

HSNC University, Mumbai, in association with the Indian Nuclear Society (INS), is all set to host INSAC-2026, the Annual Conference of the Indian Nuclear Society, from 29 to 31 October 2026 at HSNC University’s Worli campus. The conference will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians and students to deliberate on the role of nuclear science and technology in India’s energy security, technological progress and societal development. 

The inaugural function is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, 29^th October 2026 and is to be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. Shri A. K. Balasubrahmanian, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, will deliver the keynote address. Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, leading philanthropist, educationist and industrialist, will be the Guest of Honour, while Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, will preside over the function. 

A special session paying tribute to Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha, visionary scientist and founding father of India’s nuclear programme, is scheduled for 30^th October at 4:30 p.m. 

In a draft message prepared for the conference, Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra’s association with India’s nuclear and scientific journey. He refered to institutions such as the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Tata Memorial Hospital, as well as the contribution of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station. The CM’s message also draws attention to India’s ambition of achieving 100 GWe of nuclear power capacity by 2047 as a part of its Nuclear Energy Mission under the Viksit Bharat initiative, the development of advanced nuclear technologies and the potential of nuclear radiation in healthcare, agriculture and industry.