Dr. Ankur Gupta participated in "2nd BRICS Young Scientist Conclave-2017" held from 11-15 July 2017. This young scientist forum was organized in Zhejiang University in the Hangzhou city of China. He was among 20 shortlisted candidates who were selected and recommended by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Participants were from various reputed institutes/ national laboratories including IISC, IITs, CSIR and other science colleges of the nation.