Welcome to Visakhapatnam, India—the premier coastal biotechnology and pharmaceutical hub of India. Explore official congress venue details, preferential hotel reservations, visa assistance for international delegates, local transport, and location maps.
Beach Road, Novotel & Radisson Convention Complex, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530002, India
Situated along the Bay of Bengal coastline, the convention center features state-of-the-art auditorium facilities, simultaneous multi-track presentation halls, spacious poster exhibition galleries, and oceanfront networking lounges tailored for high-level international scientific summits.
WCPB 2026 has partnered with premier hotels near the congress venue to offer discounted preferential rates for registered speakers, delegates, and students. Please reserve your accommodation early to secure special rates.
Luxury oceanfront hotel connected directly to the main convention center hall.
Premium resort featuring private beach access and executive suites.
Comfortable business hotel located along RK Beach Road.
Information for foreign scientists, speakers, and international delegates entering India.
Citizens of over 165 countries can apply online for an e-Conference Visa or e-Business Visa through the official Government of India portal: indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Registered delegates requiring an official signed invitation letter with Ministry of External Affairs clearance codes for visa application can request one below.
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is located ~15 km (30 minutes drive) from Beach Road venue. Frequent direct and connecting flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Singapore, and Dubai.
Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) is a major railway hub located ~6 km (15 minutes drive) from the venue. High-speed Vande Bharat and superfast express trains connect from all major Indian metros.
App-based rides (Uber, Ola) and prepaid airport taxis operate 24/7. Complementary WCPB congress shuttle buses run every 30 minutes between official partner hotels and the venue.