Dear all, I am delighted to welcome you all to the 78th Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – ANCIPS 2027 being held at Madurai from 7th to 10th January 2027 on the theme ‘Transformative Therapeutics and Technology in Psychiatry’. Indian Psychiatric Society has a long cherished history of being in the forefront of developments in the arena of Mental Health – whether administration, service to the public, training and research. Beyond the borders it has a major role & influence all over India and abroad being a source of learning, for many pioneering concepts and outreach activities.
The Current Theme: ‘Transformative Therapeutics and Technology in Psychiatry’ is timely and deserves kudos to the Scientific Committee for bringing to the focus major changes happening in relation to Technology, having it’s role in our life. The Presence of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and the Digital World as a whole in our day-to-day life on the one hand and its omnipresence in our professional life needs no emphasis. It’s influence in our very living in all its aspects is well recognized. It is shaping our children, adults and elderly, both men and women in so many ways. The cosmos of Digital World encompasses our schools and academic settings, hospitals and therapeutic care settings, family, parenting and the relationships. We are witness to the transformative changes that are happening and the new wave of disorders emerging. Are we ready?
We were part of the traditional psychiatry and classical approaches to management of Mental Health issues. However, the emergence of newer Science and Technology, progress in social media and distant approaches, over and above Artificial Intelligence at our doorstep, it is expected that there will be revolutionary changes, both in understanding and interventions. The emerging concepts in Psychiatry including further specializations are taking shape. I am confident the conference will throw light on the newer changes in the anvil so also integration of the same to the best extent possible with the traditional approaches we have. I am sure it would be a good learning experience.
The conferences serve not only academics but the camaraderie to meet our Peers, Seniors and Teachers and our young fraternity. Madurai has a great history, so also a must visit place spiritually for all of us. It is not only a famous well planned city in India but, is also known for adventure, entertainment and hospitality. Madurai and many tourist places around sure to make our journey and participation a great occasion to saviour and remember. Let us all meet and receive the blessings of Madurai Meenakshiammal.
The Organizing committee is leaving no stone unturned to make your presence comfortable and memorable. I wish the conference all the success and Congratulations to the organizing committee in advance. Once again, I welcome you all to our annual piligrimage of learning, academics and the camaraderie.
President, IPS