The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) established the WARM (Women in Academia, Research, and Management) platform in December 2022 to celebrate and commemorate the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and management. CSIR-IITRÂ continues its commitment to encouraging women in all fields of science and engineering by organising the WARM conferences for the last two years. The inaugural conference, WARM-FoST (2023), focused on food safety, toxicology, and technological developments, providing a platform for women researchers and entrepreneurs to showcase achievements and foster collaboration. Building on this success, the second event, WARM-TH (2024) expanded its scope to emphasize toxicology, gender-specific health and wellness, and emerging research trends, further reinforcing the commitment to empowering women in science and technology. .
The third edition of the WARM conference, WARM-EST 2025, focuses on empowering successful transformations with the goal of inspiring the inclusion of women and girls in research and academia. This year’s theme emphasises research advancements, emerging trends, and the significant contributions of women scientists and technologists in environmental sciences and related fields. The conference will also highlight technological and translational developments led by women scientists and entrepreneurs while offering discussions on opportunities for budding researchers to enhance their engagement in science academia. This three-day event will feature technical sessions by prominent researchers, keynote addresses, flash talks for young researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs, and poster presentations for students. Panel discussions and roundtable sessions will provide career guidance and valuable insights for funding agencies. WARM-EST 2025 will serve as a unique platform for women entrepreneurs, students, and technologists, offering a wealth of informative sessions for attendees. It will also provide valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with established professionals and peers, fostering meaningful collaborations.
Theme Areas:1) Health, Environment & Regulatory (HER) Journey in Science 2) Showcasing Her Entrepreneurship (SHE) For Success 3) Transforming & Empowering For Successful Translation (TEST) in STEM 4) Women Lead Inspiring Inclusion Networking (WIIN) |
Panels for Discussion:1) Academia, Government & Industry Leadership (AGILE) 2) Government, Research, Academia & Industry Networking (GRAIN) 3) Dissemination of Educational, Science based Information Relevant to Society (DESIReS) |
