

Conference Theme
Bench to Bedside and Beyond
Organized by the Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, in association with Indian Psychiatric Society – Karnataka Chapter
Saturday 13 March 2027 to Sunday 14 March 2027
Convention Centre, NIMHANS, Bengaluru India
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National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences

Indian Psychiatric Society – Karnataka Chapter
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The Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, in association with Indian Psychiatric Society – Karnataka Chapter is delighted to announce the Bipolar Disorder International Conference 2027 (BDICON 2027), to be held on 13th & 14th March 2027 at NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru, to commemorate World Bipolar Day 2027.
With the theme “Bench to Bedside and Beyond,” the conference aims to bring together eminent national and international experts, clinicians, academicians and researchers to share the latest advances in clinical practice and therapeutics, as well as cutting edge research in bipolar disorder. The scientific programme will explore a wide range of topics, including the early identification and interventions in bipolar disorder, cognition related assessment and treatment in bipolar disorder, new drug discovery, pharmacogenomics, disease modification approaches and emerging therapeutic strategies.

The scientific programme of BDICON 2027 will include Keynote addresses by eminent researcher/clinicians, symposia and mini-symposia, providing a platform for young researchers to showcase their work and engage in scientific discussions with experts in the field. These sessions will facilitate in-depth deliberations, exchange of knowledge and exploration of recent advances in the research, understanding and clinical management of bipolar disorder.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Lakshmi N Yatham · Dr. Y C Janardhan Reddy · Dr. Michael Berk AO
Bench to Bedside and Beyond
Early Interventions in Bipolar Disorder
Cognition in Bipolar Disorder
New Drug Discovery in Bipolar Disorder
Pharmacogenomics in Mood Disorders
The programme will also feature poster presentations, blitz competitions, quiz session and an interactive mentorship dialogue, with the aim of fostering academic engagement and encouraging knowledge sharing, collaboration and interaction among researchers, clinicians and academics.
Symposia & Mini-Symposia – Share ideas. Challenge perspectives.
Poster Presentations – Showcase your research and discoveries.
Blitz Competitions – Present bold ideas with impact.
Quiz Competitions – Test knowledge. Celebrate excellence.
Post it. Present it. Win! Showcase your innovation • Exciting awards & cash prizes await

Keynote addresses by Dr. Lakshmi N Yatham, Dr. Y C Janardhan Reddy and Dr. Michael Berk AO, and plenaries on four themes.

Early bird registration till 14th January 2027. Pay online on the BDICON 2027 payment page. Registration fees, once paid, are not refundable.

Observed annually on the 30th March, the birth anniversary of Vincent van Gogh. BDICON 2027 commemorates World Bipolar Day 2027.

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Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Details will be available on the conference website shortly.
Eminent national and international experts in bipolar disorder.
Keynote addresses, plenaries on four themes, symposia, posters, blitz and quiz competitions.
Faculty and student fees, early bird till 14th January 2027.
Convention Centre, NIMHANS, Bengaluru – 560029.
Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Dr. Chinu Patra, Dr. Daivik Shah and Dr. Preethi V Reddy.
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