Chief Patron
Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Director, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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ICBEOS 2027 | Conference Overview & Vision
The International Conference on Blue Economy and Ocean Sustainability (ICBEOS 2027) is organized under the auspices of the landmark Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur—India's first and largest IIT, founded in 1951.
Jointly convened by the Agricultural & Food Engineering Department and the Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, ICBEOS 2027 creates a vital international meeting ground for marine scientists, coastal engineers, biotechnologists, startup founders, and maritime policymakers.
IIT Kharagpur Platinum Jubilee
UN SDG 14: Life Below Water
Sustainable Blue Growth
Interdisciplinary Engineering
Industry-Academia Conclave
26–27 February 2027
IIT Kharagpur Research Park, New Town, Kolkata
Strategic Pillars
Core Mission & Global Alignment
Technological Innovation
Data-Driven & Precision Aquaculture
Advancing AI, IoT sensors, computer vision, robotics, and digital twin technology for sustainable aquatic food production and automated monitoring.
Ocean Engineering
Hydrodynamics & Coastal Resilience
Applying CFD modelling, wave-current dynamics, sediment transport analysis, nature-based shoreline defense, and ocean renewable energy systems.
Policy & Impact
Circular Bioeconomy & Governance
Developing closed-loop RAS water systems, fish health and blue food standards, sustainable fisheries management, and blue carbon policy frameworks.
Startup Conclave & Translation
Translating Ocean Research into Real-World Impact
ICBEOS 2027 features a dedicated Startup Conclave on Day 1 (26 Feb 2027) alongside the scientific tracks, connecting innovators with venture partners, government incubators, and maritime industry leaders.
A
Academic & Industrial SynergyPeer-reviewed oral and poster sessions across 6
multidisciplinary tracks.
B
Policy RecommendationsPanel discussions addressing national blue economy guidelines
and global marine protection.
Leadership & Organization
Organizing Committee
Patron
Prof. Madan Kumar Jha
Head, Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur
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Patron
Prof. Ranadev Datta
Head, Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur
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Convenor
Prof. Gourav Dhar Bhowmick
Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur
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Co-Convenor
Prof. Vishwanath Nagarajan
Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur
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Organizing Committee
Prof. Dibyendu Kamilya
Agricultural & Food Engineering Department
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Organizing Committee
Prof. Mainak Chakraborty
Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
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Organizing Committee
Prof. P. K. Bhaskaran
Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
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Organizing Committee
Prof. H. V. Warrior
Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
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