RESYM 2026 venue
IMA House is located behind the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Palarivattom.
National one-day symposium
Rare Earth
Technology
Current Status and
Future Directions
Bringing together the people shaping India's rare-earth ecosystem — from resources and processing to recycling, innovation, and applications.
The symposium
Securing the materials that shape tomorrow.
Rare earths underpin clean energy, electric mobility, electronics, defence systems, advanced materials, and strategic industries.
RESYM 2026 creates a focused forum for scientists, technologists, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and academics to exchange ideas and develop practical recommendations for India's rare-earth sector.
Discover the programme →Venue & directions
Find your way to
IMA House, Kochi.
Event location
IMA House
Stadium Link Road, Palarivattom P.O.Kochi, Kerala 682025, India
Use the map for directions. The venue is close to the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.
Get directions ↗Technical themes
Five perspectives.
One strategic future.
From resource potential to circularity, the symposium examines the full rare-earth value chain.
India's Rare Earth Landscape
Current status, challenges and future opportunities.
Non-Conventional Sources
Exploring the potential of new and alternative sources of rare earths.
Policy & Responsible Development
Sustainability, policy and responsible stewardship of resources.
Recycling & Urban Mining
Closing the loop through recovery, recycling and circular practices.
India's Rare Earth Corridor
Vision, strategy and roadmap for a globally competitive ecosystem.
Organising Committee
Guiding the
conversation.
Bringing together experience from research, industry and the Rare Earth Association of India.
Patron
Dr Deependra Singh
President, REAI
Chairman
Dr M LP Reddy
Secretary, REAI
Co-Chairman
Dr V R Nair
Secretary General, REAI
Convener
S Sudarsan Kumar
Former DGM, IREL (India)
Co-Convener
Arun Kumar Sadanandan
Former Manager, IREL (India) Limited
Invited speakers
Expert voices
for a strategic future.
Leading perspectives on rare-earth resources, policy, processing and circularity.
Dr Deependra Singh
Former CMD, IREL (India) Limited, Mumbai and President, REAI
R Saravanabhavan
Deputy Adviser, NITI Aayog
Shri Anuttam Mishra
Director (Technical), IREL (India) Limited, Mumbai
Dr Kali Sanjay
Chief Scientist, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Dr DK Singh
Visiting Professor, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad
Dr R Ratheesh
Director General, C-MET, Pune
Programme format
A day built for meaningful exchange.
The programme is intentionally focused: five invited expert lectures, followed by a high-level panel and discussion designed to encourage interaction and practical outcomes.
Participation as a speaker is by invitation of the Organizing Committee.
- 01Inaugural Session
Opening the national conversation.
- 02Five Invited Expert Lectures
Focused technical perspectives.
- 03Interactive Panel Discussion
Building India's Rare Earth Corridor.
- 04Open Discussion & Valedictory
Sharing recommendations and the way forward.
21 August 2026
Planned
Schedule
IMA House, Kochi, Kerala
All times are in IST
Registration and Tea
Inaugural Session
Plenary Talk 1
Challenges and Strategic Opportunities in the Rare Earth Magnet Industry
Dr Deependra Singh Former CMD, IREL (India) and President-REAI
Plenary Talk 2
Policy Framework for Sustainable Rare Earth Development in India
Shri R Saravanabhavan NITI Aayog, New Delhi
Tea Break
Plenary Talk 3
India's Rare Earth Landscape: Current Status, and Future Opportunities
Shri Anuttam Mishra Director (Technical), IREL (India) Limited, Mumbai
Plenary Talk 4
Processing of Rare Earths: Emerging Technologies
Dr Kali Sanjay Principal Scientist, CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Lunch
Plenary Talk 5
Non Conventional Resources of Rare Earths: Opportunities for Sustainable Supply
Dr D K Singh IIT (ISM), Dhanbad
Plenary Talk 6
Rare Earth Recycling and Urban Mining: Securing Critical Materials for the Future
Dr R Ratheesh Director General, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Pune
Tea Break
Panel Discussion
Building India's Rare Earth Corridor - Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward
Valedictory Session
Conference gallery
Moments from
RESYM 2026.
Scenes from a day of ideas, exchange and collaboration at IMA House, Kochi.
Featured discussion
Building India's Rare Earth Corridor:
Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward.
Participation
A conversation across disciplines.
Scientists &
EngineersIndustry
ProfessionalsPolicymakersAcademiciansResearch
ScholarsStart-upsStudents
EngineersIndustry
ProfessionalsPolicymakersAcademiciansResearch
ScholarsStart-upsStudents
Organised by
Rare Earth Association
of India (REAI)
Established in 1998, REAI is devoted to advancing the science, technology and applications of rare earths in India. The Association brings together scientists, technologists and academic partners to promote research, development, application and informed exchange.
REAI regularly organises conferences and seminars on rare earths and related materials.
Event guide
Everything in one place.
Download the official brochure for the symposium background, technical themes, programme format and participation details.
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