Toxinology is a multidisciplinary field encompassing the study of toxins derived from animals, especially venoms, plants, and microorganisms, and their effects on living organisms. This field is vital for advancing medical, environmental, and biochemical knowledge relating to a wide variety of toxins. For the first time, this international conference on toxinology aims to bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders from all over the world to share the latest research, innovations, and applications in toxinology on Indian soil. This iconic conference is being organised by the University of Reading, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and the Indian Society of Clinical Toxicology ( ISCT )at Madurai (the temple city) in Tamil Nadu, South India together with several key partners across the world.