Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) hosted the Curiosity Conference 2026 on March 21 and 22, bringing collectively artwork, science and expertise to reimagine studying by way of the lens of curiosity.Centred on the theme “Intersection of art–sci–tech,” the conference inspired individuals to replicate on how curiosity fosters versatile pondering, creativity and problem-solving, organisers stated.Conference coordinators Dr Jaison Manjaly and Argha Manna emphasised that curiosity varieties the inspiration of any information system and is crucial for significant studying.Speakers at the occasion highlighted that curiosity, whereas deeply private, stays universally important throughout disciplines. In the keynote session, physicist-turned-artist Sukant Saran explored the connection between science and artwork as complementary representations of actuality that increase human consciousness and notion.Currently related to the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, Saran demonstrated how advanced scientific concepts — from atomic constructions to space-time theories — may be expressed by way of inventive varieties, sparking deeper engagement and curiosity.Another keynote speaker, artist Arvind Sundar, delved into the connections between arithmetic and artwork. His presentation examined ideas resembling geometry and infinity by way of inventive apply, showcasing how concepts just like the golden ratio, fractals, unattainable constructions and origami can encourage compelling visible varieties.