MBCC 2025 at IIT Mandi: A Landmark gathering of visionaries to scientifically explore and apply Indian knowledge systems for societal transformation
Mind Brain Consciousness Conference 2025 (MBCC 2025) will be held
at IIT Mandi from June 4 to 7. At the heart of this annual gathering lies the Indian Knowledge
System (IKS)—a profound, holistic framework that integrates ancient wisdom with
contemporary inquiry. This conference brings together researchers from diverse fields such as
neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, Indian philosophy, and Vedantic theology, to
engage in meaningful deliberation on the nature of mind, brain, and consciousness from multiple
perspectives. These deliberations are not only important for mental well-being, they will impact
all fields of study including environment, agriculture, healthcare, innovation and creative
leadership.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will grace the conference as a visionary speaker. The event will feature
keynote addresses by Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi (Vice Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit
University), Professor Gautam Desiraju (IISc), one of the highest cited Indian scientists, Prof.
Roumiana Tsenkova, Kobe University, Japan, Dr. B N Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical
Commission and Former Director, NIMHANS and Bhakti Rasamrita Swami, a Bhakti-vedantist.
The conference is being curated by the center of Indian Knowledge Systems for Mental Health
Application (IKSMHA) at IIT Mandi.
Panel discussions featuring leaders and experts in diverse fields from around the world will
address “Indian Knowledge Systems shaping the science of cognitive matter” and “Nurturing
civilizational consciousness for national transformation”.
Special sessions feature Prof. Chayan Nandi on consciousness biomarkers, Dr. Amit Sethi on
brain dynamics and cognition, and Prof. Ajay Chaturvedi, offering a systems perspective on
economy and civilizational transitions.
What sets MBCC apart is its outcome-oriented design — bringing together investors, judges,
students, and innovators in a space where ideas are meant to translate into action. Highlights
include student business plans on the Kullhad Economy, a fresh production-driven model rooted
in Indic values.
IIT Mandi Director Prof Laxmidhar Behera notes, “MBCC 2025 reflects our commitment to
shaping ideas that matter — where tradition informs innovation and transformation.” MBCC
2025 promises to be a crucible of purpose-driven collaboration — inviting scholars,
practitioners, and seekers into a space of lasting impact.
The conference is being chaired by Prof. Laxmidhar Behera (IIT Mandi), Dr. Anirban
Chakraborty (National Institute of Materials Science, Japan), and Prof. Ganpati Ramanath
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, and Uppsala University, Sweden).
