The recent advancements in healthcare technology have significantly increased the complexity of biomedical waste generation, making waste management a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety of patients, healthcare providers, waste handlers, and the surrounding environment. Scientific disposal practices, accountability, and sustainable engineering interventions remain vital in strengthening systems for managing healthcare waste across India. In this context, the Indian Society of Hospital Waste Management (ISHWM) organized the 25th Silver Jubilee National Conference (ISHWMCON 2025), hosted by Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru, on the 28th and 29th of November 2025. The event served as an excellent platform for academicians, researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and students to engage in knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and innovative discussions focusing on the evolving strategies for effective biomedical waste management.