The organizers of ICOC-Goa have initiated a new meeting called “International Conference on Organometallics and Catalysis–Students (ICOC-Students)” and its inaugural edition will be hosted by IISER Kolkata during 22–23rd September 2026, immediately preceding the ICOC-2026 in Goa. This will be organized and managed by graduate-level researchers. Prof. Swadhin K Mandal and Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee from IISER Kolkata will work as mentors. The goal is to bring together seven internationally renowned chemists on organometallics and catalysis for engaging lectures and in-depth scientific discussions, along with oral and poster presentations by senior PhD students from various leading institutes across India with a proven record of high-quality research. We believe this will be an enriching opportunity for research scholars and also faculties to exchange ideas and explore future research directions.