27/01/2026
🎉🎓 Valedictory Ceremony | Innovate Pharma 2026 🎓🎉
The Valedictory Ceremony of Innovate Pharma 2026 marked a memorable conclusion to a highly successful international conference, celebrating academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
The ceremony was graced by Prof. K. R. S. Sambasiva Rao, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, as the Chief Guest. Dr. T. V. Narayana, President, AP Private Pharmacy Colleges Managements Association and Immediate Past President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), attended as the Distinguished Guest, while Dr. Venkat Ikkurthy, Founder & CEO, Chanakya Educational Hub, joined as the Guest of Honour.
The event was further honored by the presence of Dr. P. Gopichand, Special Invitee, CHIPS, and Dr. G. Mangaiah, Secretary & Correspondent, RVRR College of Education, as Guests from the Management of NES & CHIPS.
International experts Prof. Dr. Mohd Zulkefeli, Director – Quality, IMU University, Malaysia; Dr. Chin Swee Yee, Programme Director, MSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MAPC), School of Pharmacy, IMU University, Malaysia; and Dr. Vasudeva Rao Avupati, E-Learning Lead and AI Coordinator, School of Pharmacy, IMU University, Malaysia, shared their positive feedback and appreciation for the academic depth, organization, and global outreach of the conference.
The ceremony also witnessed the presence of Dr. M. Prasada Rao, President, IPA – AP State Branch, and Dr. G. Suma Latha, Chairman, IPA – Education Division.
✨ All the dignitaries and guests were felicitated on the dais in recognition of their valuable contributions. A special note of thanks was extended to the sponsors of Innovate Pharma 2026, who were also felicitated for their generous support, which played a vital role in the successful conduct of the conference.
Dr. V. Venkata Rao, Organising Secretary of the conference, presented the closing report, highlighting the grand success of Innovate Pharma 2026 with participation from over 1,500 delegates, both online and offline. Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Principal, CHIPS and Convener of the conference, delivered the concluding address, expressing heartfelt gratitude to all contributors and stakeholders.
🏆 The ceremony concluded with the distribution of prizes to winners of the Best E-Poster and Oral Presentation Competitions and the Group Dance Competition, celebrating excellence in both academics and cultural activities.
✨ A fitting and inspiring conclusion to Innovate Pharma 2026, leaving a lasting impact on pharmaceutical education, research, and innovation.
