CONFERENCE FOR ADVANCING TEACHING, ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP YIELDING SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION

Saturday, 10 th October, 2026 – Sunday, 11 th October, 2026
Aligned with UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being Mode: Online

This year's theme, “Connecting Innovation, Education, and Clinical Care,” reflects our commitment to advancing sustainable healthcare through collaboration, research, and transformative education.

CATALYST TALK

CATALYST Talks are inspiring plenary sessions delivered by internationally recognized experts and thought leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare, health professions education, research, and innovation. These sessions provide visionary perspectives, emerging trends, and practical insights that inspire participants to challenge conventional thinking, foster collaboration, and catalyze meaningful transformation in healthcare.

DATE TIME SESSION EXPERT SPEAKER TOPIC
Saturday, 10th October, 2026 10:00–10:30 AM CATALYST Talk I
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Dr. Russell Franco D’Souza From Learning to Leading:
Redefining Health Professions Education
Saturday, 10th October, 2026 10:30–11.00 AM CATALYST Talk II
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Dr. Surapaneni Krishna Mohan Beyond Boundaries:
Innovation Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Sunday, 11th October, 2026 08.45–09:15 AM CATALYST Talk III
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Dr. Ashish Joshi From Discovery to Impact:
Translating Research into Better Care
Sunday, 11th October, 2026 09.15–09:45 AM CATALYST Talk IV
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Dr. Shabbir Amanullah Catalysts for Change:
Leadership, Collaboration & Sustainable Transformation

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

CU-CATALYST 2026 recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions, innovative ideas, and excellence in scientific communication through the following awards.

AWARD CATEGORY
NUMBER OF AWARDS
Best Oral Presentation Award (Student)
3
Best E-Poster Presentation Award (Student)
3
Best Creative Share Showcase Award (Student)
3
Young Researcher Award (Student)
3
Best Oral Presentation Award (Faculty)
3
Best E-Poster Presentation Award (Faculty)
3
Best Creative Share Showcase Award (Faculty)
3
Young Researcher Award (Faculty)
3

EVALUATION CRITERIA

All presentations will be evaluated independently by a panel of expert reviewers using standardized scoring rubrics. Evaluation criteria may include:

  • Scientific Merit and Relevance
  • Originality and Innovation
  • Methodological Quality (where applicable)
  • Clarity of Communication
  • Practical Impact and Applicability
  • Audience Engagement
  • Response to Questions
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