1st International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems
INDIC 2027
Welcome to INDIC 2027
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the vibrant and historic city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, for the 1st International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (INDIC 2027). Hosted by the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Jaipur, the conference will be held from 02–03 April 2027, with both in-person and virtual participation options.
INDIC 2027 brings mathematicians, historians of science, Sanskritists, archaeologists and engineering faculty from India and abroad onto a shared, source-based evidentiary footing — building the first rigorous international forum dedicated to India’s mathematical, astronomical and technological knowledge traditions.
Key Highlights of INDIC 2027
Keynote & Plenary Talks
Invited addresses from international historians of Indian science and mathematics.
Manuscript Workshop
Hands-on session on reading a mathematical manuscript — transcription and Kaṭapayādi.
Early-Career Training
Source-critical method training for research scholars and PG students.
Jantar Mantar Visit
Guided first-light technical visit to the UNESCO-listed observatory.
International Panel
“IKS in Higher Education: What is Actually Teachable?” — Deans, Directors and scholars debate.
Poster & Artefact Exhibition
Manuscript facsimiles, instrument replicas and archaeometallurgical samples on display.
MoU Signing
International institutional agreements for joint research and faculty exchange.
Cultural Evening & Banquet
Rajasthani folk performances and a heritage-inspired conference dinner.
Keynote & Plenary Speakers
4–6 international speakers will be confirmed as the programme is finalised. Speaker profiles will be added here as invitations are accepted.
Sponsors & Partners
INDIC 2027 is pursuing support from IKS Division (Ministry of Education), NBHM, ANRF, INSA and academic publishers. Logos will appear here as partnerships are confirmed.
Interested in sponsoring INDIC 2027? Contact the secretariat.