Ahmedabad: The Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) will host its landmark 30th Annual Conference on Assisted Reproduction (Infertility) — ISAR 2026 — from February 20 to 22 in Ahmedabad. Organised by ISAR’s Gujarat Chapter under the leadership of Dr R G Patel, the conference will convene some of the most respected names in reproductive medicine from India and abroad.
The three-day scientific congregation is expected to witness participation from over 3,000 delegates and more than 800 national and international faculty members, including gynaecologists, IVF specialists, embryologists, researchers and scientists.
Scientific Focus: Evidence-Based Fertility Care
The academic programme has been designed to reflect the evolving landscape of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Key components include:
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Prestigious orations by eminent fertility experts
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High-level panel discussions and clinical debates
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Case-based learning sessions
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Hands-on workshops in IVF and advanced embryology
The central theme of ISAR 2026 revolves around advancements in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and emerging assisted reproductive technologies that are increasingly precise, minimally invasive and outcome-driven.
Leadership Perspective
Dr R G Patel, Organising Chairperson of ISAR 2026, emphasised the growing relevance of infertility management in today’s socio-medical context. He noted that changing lifestyles, delayed parenthood, occupational stress and rising medical comorbidities are significantly influencing fertility patterns.
He highlighted that ISAR 2026 will act as a vital academic platform enabling clinicians to align with the latest evidence-based protocols, technological innovations and patient-centric fertility care models.
The conference will also spotlight:
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Fertility preservation strategies
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Egg freezing for delayed parenthood
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Optimisation of IVF laboratory standards
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Improving success rates through personalised treatment approaches
Organising Committee
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Organising Chairperson: Dr R G Patel
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Co-Chairperson: Dr Mehul Damani
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Secretaries: Dr Jitendra Prajapati & Dr Dharmesh Kapadia
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Treasurer: Dr Mukesh Patel
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ISAR President: Dr Ameet Patki
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President-Elect: Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar
Mr. Ashok Patel, CMO of Sunflower Hospital, has played a key role in overall event coordination.
Strengthening Reproductive Medicine in India
ISAR 2026 aims to reinforce clinical excellence, foster collaborative learning and promote timely counselling and intervention in infertility care. Experts will deliberate on structured early evaluation protocols and evidence-based treatment pathways that can significantly improve outcomes for aspiring parents.
As India witnesses a rising demand for assisted reproduction services, ISAR 2026 is poised to serve as a national benchmark event in advancing reproductive medicine standards and ensuring accessible, ethical and scientifically robust infertility care across the country.