Curiosity Conference 2026
In Memory of the Late. Kushal Sacheti
7 & 8 February, 2026 | IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Important dates
Abstract submission dates: 10 January 2026
Selected Abstracts notified by: 15 January 2026
Submission of full posters by: 1 February 2026
Registration Fees
School Students: 1000 INR
College Students / Education Professionals: 2000 INR
School Teacher / Principal / Director: 2000 INR
Faculty and Academic Professionals: 3000 INR
Industry / Business Professionals: 5000 INR
Accommodation
A limited number of IIT Gandhinagar Guest House and Hostel accommodations are available and can be reserved by the participants.
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Guest House (twin sharing) charges per room: Rs. 2000+12% GST (prior booking required)
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Hostel Charges (shared accommodation) per person: Rs. 430 +12% GST (prior booking required)
For inquiries, please contact us at curiositylab@iitgn.ac.in
Alternative and Inclusive Education Models
(about models of schooling beyond mainstream)
Focus: Community-led schools, homeschooling, indigenous knowledge, democratic classrooms, equity in access, community ownership in school, and local community ownership.
Innovations in Pedagogy and Learner-Centric Practices
(about methods inside classrooms)
Focus: Classroom strategies, experiential learning, critical thinking, arts-based and play-based methods, contextual learning,
Technology and the Future of Education
(about tools and systems, not methods.)
Focus: Digital transformation, AI tutors, virtual labs, data privacy, blended learning.
Psychology of Learning, Motivation & Curiosity
(about human factors)
Focus: Educational psychology, curiosity research (human and animal), positive psychology, behavioral change.
Policy, Systems & Governance in Education
(about structures and governance)
Focus: Institutional frameworks, public-private partnerships, regulation, scaling models, funding mechanisms.
Submissions may include theoretical frameworks, experimental studies, applied research, or interdisciplinary approaches. Selected abstracts will have the opportunity to present posters during the conference.
Click below to read the guidelines and submit your entry for the Conference
This Conference is an excellent opportunity to showcase your ideas, concepts, artistic expressions, thought experiments, alternative possibilities, prototypes, or research in a poster format and engage with a vibrant community of educators, teachers, researchers, artists, and practitioners. You are welcome to write an abstract to showcase any of the above themes.
About Us●●●
The Curiosity Lab at IIT Gandhinagar is an interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to understanding and nurturing curiosity. Our research delves into the factors that generate, sustain, and cultivate curiosity. Beyond theoretical exploration, we strive to bridge the gap between curiosity research and education. We promote innate curiosity and inquiry-based learning in children by implementing educational interventions. We translate our research for children, educators, and researchers through public engagement and community outreach initiatives.
IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 on the banks of Sabarmati River in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, emphasising liberal arts, project-oriented learning, design, life sciences, diversity, and globalisation. It is committed to promoting excellence in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences and developing rounded and nuanced minds. IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 18th by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 for Engineering.
In Collaboration With ●●●
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ART at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates artistic expressions and engagements on campus. Art as a medium and practice nurtures liberal, inclusive, interdisciplinary, and futuristic values. With Art@IITGN, we envision an environment that will allow ingenuity to thrive while bridging the transference of intergenerational knowledge systems. This initiative provides spaces on campus for students and community members to experiment with art.
The Social Action and Policy Lab (SAP Lab) at IIT Gandhinagar is a leading research hub that utilizes behavioral insights (BI) to integrate social and behavioral sciences into social sector programs and state and national-level initiatives. By focusing on social and behavior change and BI systems and capacities, SAP Lab is instrumental in enhancing community engagement and strategic communication within priority areas of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through rigorous evidence-based research, the lab strives to improve the design, implementation, and overall effectiveness of public policy.
The Center for Curiosity (CfC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the science of curiosity, promoting its practice, and academic and public advancement. The CfC designs and produces curricular materials that enhance students' curiosity and promote their integration into schools and colleges. The centre's research initiatives incorporate innovative techniques and methodologies to comprehend the science and characteristics of curiosity, identify ways to stimulate it, and examine the association between curiosity and other human endeavours, such as creativity, innovation, and leadership.
