Programme

Conference Schedule

October 22–23, 2026 · Fully online, worldwide · Four hours per day across all time zones

18:30 IST9:00 am EST3:00 pm CET3 Parallel Tracks

Opening practice rotates: Day 1 is breathing and HRV (measurement-led), Day 2 is Yoga Nidra and movement (embodiment-led).

Breakout tracks run simultaneously. Attendees self-select one track for the 75-minute block.

Each breakout has 3 talks of 15 min each, followed by a 15-min moderated debate and 15-min open audience Q&A.

All speaker names are pending confirmation and not yet final.

Day 1October 22, 2026

The Science of Self-Regulation

Mindfulness, HRV, Biofeedback and the Nervous System

Full Day Programme

18:30–18:45 IST

Opening Practice

Guided slow-paced breathing with live HRV biofeedback

18:45–19:45 IST

Spotlight Talks

3 talks of 20 min each, confirmed speakers to be announced

19:45–20:15 IST

Plenary Panel

Opening day panel discussion, topic to be announced

20:15–20:25 ISTBreak

20:25–21:40 IST

Parallel Breakout Tracks

Research / Clinical / Traditional, 75 min each (simultaneous)

21:40–22:00 IST

Book Launches

Meta-Meditation for Mental Health Routage (Steve Haberlin) and Sutra to Sensor: HealthTech in IKS (Satyam Tiwari)

22:00–22:20 IST

Demo Session

AI models for health technology, yoga and contemplative neuroscience. Google for Developers India (TBC)

22:20–22:30 IST

Closing and Mindfulness Practice

Day 1 wrap-up

Parallel Breakout Tracks, 20:25–21:40 IST (75 min each, simultaneous)

Research Track

HealthTech in Mind-Body Practices: EEG to Wearables

0–15 minTalk 1 (to be announced)

15–30 minTalk 2 (to be announced)

30–45 minTalk 3 (to be announced)

45–60 minModerated Debate

60–75 minOpen Q&A

Debate Prompt

“Is meditation-related brain change durable, or does it reflect a temporary state?”

Clinical Track

Digital Therapeutics and Mental Health through Contemplative Practices

0–15 minTalk 1 (to be announced)

15–30 minTalk 2 (to be announced)

30–45 minTalk 3 (to be announced)

45–60 minModerated Debate

60–75 minOpen Q&A

Debate Prompt

“Should yoga and mindfulness interventions be standardized like a drug protocol, or remain individualized like traditional teaching?”

Traditional Track

Mindfulness and Meditation in the Age of AI and LLMs

0–15 minTalk 1 (to be announced)

15–30 minTalk 2 (to be announced)

30–45 minTalk 3 (to be announced)

45–60 minModerated Debate

60–75 minOpen Q&A

Debate Prompt

“Are consumer HRV wearables clinically meaningful, or expensive feedback toys?”

Day 2October 23, 2026

AI and Digital Therapeutics

In Yoga, Meditation and Contemplative Practice

Full Day Programme

18:30–18:45 IST

Opening Practice

AI-Assisted Mindfulness Practice

18:45–19:45 IST

Spotlight Talks

3 talks of 20 min each, confirmed speakers to be announced

19:45–20:15 IST

Plenary Panel

Can AI Deliver Contemplative Care Responsibly?

20:15–20:25 ISTBreak

20:25–21:40 IST

Parallel Breakout Tracks

Research / Clinical / Technology, 75 min each (simultaneous)

21:40–22:10 IST

Demo Session

Dhyanly / YogaXBiofeedback, AI-powered software and hardware for mind-body sciences

22:10–22:30 IST

Closing Synthesis

Partnership announcements and closing meditation

Parallel Breakout Tracks, 20:25–21:40 IST (75 min each, simultaneous)

Research Track

IKS-Based Mind-Body Practices in the Era of AI and Health Tech

0–15 minTalk 1 (to be announced)

15–30 minTalk 2 (to be announced)

30–45 minTalk 3 (to be announced)

45–60 minModerated Debate

60–75 minOpen Q&A

Debate Prompt

“Can AI actually detect a meditative state, or only physiological proxies for one?”

Clinical Track

Clinical Therapeutics to Digital Therapeutics

0–15 minTalk 1 (to be announced)

15–30 minTalk 2 (to be announced)

30–45 minTalk 3 (to be announced)

45–60 minModerated Debate

60–75 minOpen Q&A

Debate Prompt

“Can a digital therapeutic ever replace a human yoga therapist, or only extend their reach?”

Technology Track

Responsible AI, LLM Safety and Data Ethics in Mental Health Apps

0–15 minTalk 1 (to be announced)

15–30 minTalk 2 (to be announced)

30–45 minTalk 3 (to be announced)

45–60 minModerated Debate

60–75 minOpen Q&A

Debate Prompt

“Should mental health AI be regulated like medical devices, or does that slow beneficial innovation?”

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