The Indian JSPS Alumni Association (IJAA) organizes Science and Technology seminars to serve as a platform for scientists from India and Japan to come together and discuss cutting-edge research happening in both countries, as well as globally. IJAA conducts these seminars annually in India, with the sponsorship of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan (JSPS). Researchers from all scientific fields, backgrounds, and employment sectors—from students to top scientists, including Nobel Laureates as well as bureaucrats—converge at these events to exchange technical information, engage in broader impact programming, network with friends and colleagues, and contribute to the advancement of science and technology. In addition, scientific poster exhibits, Japanese University booths, and Science and Technology company booths add to the interactive meeting experience, present innovative information to the scientific community, and, in turn, allow the gathering of information to develop collaboration and partnership between Indian and Japanese institutions as well as research funding and fellowship opportunities.

On October 12, 2025, IJAA, jointly with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, is organizing the "International Conference on Frontier Areas of Science and Technology, (ICFAST 2025) at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to commemorate the 40th anniversary of India-Japan S&T Cooperation. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, both the Indian and Japanese governments announced the duration of the year from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to observe as the “Year of India-Japan Science, Technology, and Innovation Exchange” to further strengthen the joint activities of India and Japan in the field of S&T.

We invite you all to join and participate in the special edition of the India-Japan Science and Technology Seminar, celebrating the significant milestone of India-Japan S&T cooperation. We look forward to meeting you and engaging in active discussions.