India’s Most Discussed Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Conference – Schedule & Timeline at a Glance | #ICARM2025Kolkata

Introduction

ICARM 2025 is back — bigger, global, and scientifically richer. Hosted by Ghosh Dastidar Institute for Fertility Research (GDIFR) in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in ART, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, this flagship conference brings together leading clinicians, embryologists, researchers and trainees to discuss advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

This guide covers everything you need to know: program, faculty, pre-congress courses, registration, abstract submission and reasons to attend.

India’s Most Discussed Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Conference – Schedule & Timeline at a Glance | #ICARM2025Kolkata

6th December 2025 – Pre-Congress Courses

Venue: IPGMER–SSKM Hospital
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Certificate-based pre-congress courses designed for clinicians, embryologists, PG students, and MIGS trainees.

6th December 2025 – Cultural Evening & Congress Dinner

Venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cultural program (Odissi dance), high tea, delegate registration, keynote orations, and the official congress dinner.

7th December 2025 – Main Scientific Program

Venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Full-day scientific sessions featuring national and international faculty covering clinical ART, embryology, MIGS, women’s health, and advanced reproductive science.

1. What is ICARM 2025?

ICARM — International Conference on Advances in Reproductive Medicine — is India’s premier scientific meeting focusing on:

• Latest updates in IVF & clinical ART
• Embryology and laboratory advancements
• Minimally invasive gynecological surgery (MIGS)
• Male infertility, PCOS, endometriosis & ovarian function
• Fertility preservation, genetics and ART ethics & law

Theme: “Remembering the Past, to Build the Future” — honoring India’s pioneering contributions while building next-generation ART practice.

2. Who Is Organising ICARM 2025?

Hosted by: Ghosh Dastidar Institute for Fertility Research (GDIFR) — a pioneer in India’s IVF journey.

In collaboration with: Centre of Excellence in ART, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital — Eastern India’s first government-funded IVF centre, adding strong academic credibility.

3. Event Dates & Venue

Dates: 6–7 December 2025

Venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, Kolkata

Pre-Congress Courses: IPGMER–SSKM Hospital

4. Why Global Experts Attend ICARM 2025 (Top Benefits)

1. International & National Faculty — Global experts in IVF, embryology, MIGS and reproductive science providing practical and research-driven insights.
2. Pre-Congress Certificate Courses — Hands-on learning for clinicians, embryologists, MIGS surgeons and ART pregnancy specialists.
3. Comprehensive Scientific Program — Clinical, laboratory and regulatory sessions covering the full ART spectrum.
4. Academic Opportunities — Abstracts, free papers, posters, and quiz competitions for PGs & SRs.
5. Networking & Collaboration — Connect with India’s top IVF centres, industry and research groups.

5. Scientific Highlights & Core Themes

Clinical Sessions

• Ovarian stimulation & cycle optimisation
• PCOS management and endometriosis care
• Male infertility diagnostics & therapeutic strategies
• Maternal medicine in ART pregnancies
• Pregnancy outcomes and ART complications

Embryology & Laboratory Science

• Lab QC/QA protocols and culture media optimisation
• Vitrification, biopsy techniques & embryo grading
• Time-lapse & AI-assisted embryo evaluation
• ICSI troubleshooting and fertilisation failure management

Surgical (MIGS) Sessions

• Fertility-preserving surgeries
• Hysteroscopy and advanced laparoscopy
• Endometriosis surgical management

Regulatory & Ethical Topics

• ART law updates and compliance
• Surrogacy regulations and ethical challenges
• Patient safety, consent and data governance

6. Pre-Congress Courses (6 December 2025) — High Demand

Held at IPGMER–SSKM Hospital. Limited seats.

PCC 1 — Clinical IVF & Reproductive Endocrinology

Ovarian stimulation, poor responder strategies, endometriosis management and luteal phase support.

PCC 2 — Clinical Embryology

IVF lab optimisation, ICSI, embryo biopsy, vitrification and gamete handling.

PCC 3 — MIGS (Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery)

Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and fertility-preserving surgical techniques.

PCC 4 — Managing High-Risk ART Pregnancies

Maternal medicine, PCOS risk management and ART outcomes optimization.

7. Who Should Attend ICARM 2025?

• IVF clinicians
• Clinical embryologists
• OBGYN specialists / MIGS surgeons
• Andrology experts
• Researchers, academicians & students (PG/SR)
• Healthcare industry professionals & lab technologists

8. Why ICARM 2025 Matters for PGs & Young Specialists

• Exposure to global leaders and current evidence
• Opportunities to present research and win awards
• Quiz competitions and skill-building workshops
• Network-building & CV enhancement

9. Registration Information

Register online via the official website. Early bird discounts available until 15 October 2025. Pre-Congress courses require separate booking.

10. Official Brochure & Program

Download the full brochure for faculty, schedule, fees and accommodation details:

11. Organisers & Contact Information

Ghosh Dastidar Institute for Fertility Research (P) Ltd.
36 A/1 S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700025 (Between Bhowanipore Police Station & Bharati Cinema Hall)

Indian Phones: +91-33-24866828, +91-33-24191613, +91-33-24191425
Toll-Free: 1800 345 1855
International: 009903920790

Emails: ivf.gdifr@gmail.com, sudarsan.ivf@gmail.com
Dr Sudarsan Ghosh Dastidar: +91-98300-31950

12. Venue & Travel

Venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre & IPGMER–SSKM Hospital, New Town, Kolkata.

Nearest Metro: Jatin Das Park (3-minute walk).
By Bus: Bhowanipur Police Station or Hazra Crossing.

13. Hashtags & Social Handles

Official Hashtag: #ICARM2025Kolkata

14. Final Word

ICARM 2025 is not just a conference — it is a scientific movement that celebrates India’s IVF legacy and equips clinicians, embryologists and researchers for the future of reproductive medicine. With world-class faculty, robust academic programming, hands-on courses and GDIFR’s leadership, ICARM 2025 is the must-attend ART event of 2025.

See you in Kolkata on 6–7 December 2025.

Who can I contact for registration issues?

Contact the GDIFR registration desk via ivf.gdifr@gmail.com or phone +91-33-24866828.