VALORIZATION-2026: A Platform for Science, Sustainability, and Innovation

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An Idea Came to Me

An idea came to me clear and simple.

What if I could meet my blog readers in person?
Not online.
Not through comments.
But through science.

You may wonder what the connection is between this idea and the title of this post.

There is a connection.

If I write it in a simple, mathematical way:

Idea = f (VALORIZATION-2026) 

What Is VALORIZATION-2026?

VALORIZATION-2026 is an upcoming international conference focused on Science & Technology Integration for the Circular Economy. on 29-30 January 2026. 

Organised by BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, in collaboration with DST-SATHI, DST-PURSE, BITS-TEC, and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), it brings together:

  • students and researchers

  • industry professionals and innovators

  • policymakers and entrepreneurs

This is not just a conference.
It is a platform where research meets real-world application.



Why This Conference Matters to Me

VALORIZATION-2026 feels different.

There is space for student voices, early-stage ideas, and conversations that go beyond publications and citations.

The focus is on participation, dialogue, and responsible science—exactly what meaningful research should stand for.

I’m Participating as a Researcher

I will be presenting my Master’s research titled:

“Eco-friendly Biocement Production Using MICP Bacteria for Bioconcrete Applications”

The work explores Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) as a sustainable alternative to conventional cement—aligned with themes of green materials, circular economy, and sustainable construction.

What started as a thesis became a larger question about how we build.

Thinking Beyond Cement

MICP-based materials have the potential to:

Instead of forcing strength through energy and emissions, biology allows materials to grow strength naturally and sustainably.

That shift in thinking matters.

Beyond Academia

You don’t need to be a researcher to care about this.

The buildings we live in and the infrastructure we depend on are shaped by material choices made today.
Conferences like VALORIZATION-2026 are where those choices begin to change.

A Simple Hope

I’m attending VALORIZATION-2026 to present—but more importantly, to listen, learn, and exchange ideas with people who believe research should serve the future, not exhaust it.

If you’re attending too, I hope we connect.

Sometimes, progress begins with a conversation.

Official Conference Information

Conference Title: VALORIZATION-2026

Full Name:
International Conference on Science & Technology Integration for Circular Economy

Dates:

  • Main Conference: 29–30 January 2026

  • Post-Conference Hands-on Workshop: 31 January 2026
    (for offline participants only)

Venue:
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani – Hyderabad Campus
Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal
Medchal-Malkajgiri District
Hyderabad – 500078
Telangana, India

Official Conference Website:
https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/valorization/

Brochure & Detailed Information (PDF):
Conference themes, sessions, and contact details are available here:
https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/VALORIZATION-2026.pdf

Conference Email (For Queries):
valorization@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in

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