16th Edition
RETHINKING EDUCATION IN INDIA
5th February 2026 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

INDIAN EDUCATION CONGRESS & AWARDS 2026

The 16th edition of the Indian Education Congress & Awards —a premier platform that brings together leaders and changemakers of the education ecosystem.
This year’s one-day conference is designed to inspire with insightful sessions, engaging panel discussions and an exclusive Peer2Peer forum, where the torchbearers of Indian education will share bold ideas and fresh perspectives. These conversations will explore emerging trends, the future of technology in education, the growth trajectory of Indian education and the challenges faced by education entrepreneurs.
At the heart of the Indian Education Congress 2026 lies collaboration. We believe innovation thrives when like-minded visionaries come together to share knowledge and co-create solutions.
This edition will bring together educators, entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers and stakeholders —all committed to shaping India’s future through transformative education practices and innovations. Whether you are leading change today or preparing for tomorrow, this is the forum where the future of education takes center stage.
  • Conference

    The summit brings together educators and innovators to connect, share ideas and explore solutions shaping the future of education in India.


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  • Exhibition

    An exclusive platform to present your educational innovations before 500+ academicians and decision makers..

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  • Awards

    Nominate your brand at the Indian Education Awards and celebrate excellence across key categories.

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Our Speakers
Previous Speakers
shashi
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Minister of State for Human Resource Development
suresh
Suresh Prabhu
Former Minister of Commerce & Industry
kk-pant
Prof K K Pant
Director, IIT Roorkee
ram
Prof. Ram Shankar Katheria
Former Minister of State, Ministry of HRD
seema
Seema Trikha
Former Education Minister of Haryana
Kanwar Pal Gujjar
Former Education Minister of Haryana
Dr. Raj Kumar Khatri I.A.S
Principal Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka
Dr. S. S. Mantha
Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Dr. Kamani K K
Global Economic Advisor, Department of Higher Education, Govt of Karnataka
Dr. A. Ashok
Commissioner & Secretary Intermediate Education Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education,
Navin Mittal
Commissioner of Collegiate Education, Government of Telangana
Mukul Rustagi
Co-Founder & CEO, Classplus
madhu-v
Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan
Pro Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru
Ryan
Ryan Pinto
CEO, Ryan International Group of Institutions
anil
Anil Swarup
Secretary Department of School Education & Literacy, MHRD, GOI
maurice
Maurice de Hond
Founder & CEO, Steve Jobs School
himanshu
Mr. Himanshu Gupta
Managing Director, S. Chand Group
Prof T Papi Reddy
Chairman, Telangana State Council of Higher Education
Shiv khera
Founder, Learning Systems USA
Dr. Kiran bedi
Founder, Navjyoti & India Vision Foundation
Prof. Dinesh Singh
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi
Madan mohan pant
Former Vice Chancellor, IGNOU
ignacio
Prof. Ignacio Gafo
Associate Dean of Global & Executive MBA, IE Business School, Spain
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
Director, IIT, Delhi
allan
Allan Kjaer Andersen
Principal at Orestad Gymnasium, Denmark
ritesh
Dr. Ritesh Malik
Founder & Trustee, Plaksha University
Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai
Director, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
rajaram
Prof. Rajaram S Sharma
Joint Director-CIET, NCERT
vineet
Vineet Gupta
Founder & Trustee Ashoka University
Indrajit
Dr. Indrajit Bhattacharya
Director, National Accreditation Board for Education &Training
dilip
Dilip Chenoy
MD & CEO NSDC
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Esteemed Jury Over the Years

Explore Agenda

An insightful and engaging agenda featuring keynote sessions and curated summits designed to address the evolving landscape of Indian education—from early learning and K–12 to higher education, EdTech, skilling and lifelong learning.

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Partner With Us

Collaborate with leading institutions and EdTech companies to drive conversations on learning, technology, policy, and institutional growth.

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Nominate Your Brand

Showcase your institution or startup’s achievements and earn national recognition at the Indian Education Awards 2026

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Exhibit

Present your EdTech solutions, products, and services to 1000+ decision-makers looking for innovative learning and institutional tools.

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Conference
Summit will be tailored to the needs of an increasingly technology-driven education community of India. This is where Educators and innovators from around the globe gather to network, share ideas, and discover solutions for the education as a whole.
Who should attend?
  • All Educators & Innovators
  • Formal & Informal Educational Stakeholders Including CEOs / Directors / Principals / Deans and Senior Management
  • Suppliers & Allied Industry
  • Corporate , Franchisors & Franchisees
  • Associations, Agencies & Media
  • Education Ministries and Councils (Regional & International)
  • Investors, NBFC, Micro-finance Companies into Micro-Finance with focus on Education Sector
Key Takeaways
  • BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE K12 LEARNING ECOSYSTEM
  • RECREATING WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
  • SKILLING FUTURE MANPOWER: NAVIGATING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
  • The Intersection: HYBRID NATURE OF THE school EDUCATION SYSTEM
  • FACTORS DRIVING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUSYSTEM
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
  • ABROAD EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Indian Education Congress In Numbers
  • 350+
    Exhibitors
  • 2011
    Inception of the Show
  • 900+
    Thought Leaders
  • 5500+
    Delegates
February 5, 2026
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Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Award Categories

Early Education Awards
  • Best Online Children’s Learning (by a Pre School)
  • Best Pre School Chain of the Year
  • Best Faculty Development for Online Teaching
K12 Education Awards
  • Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching
  • Best Faculty Development for Online Teaching
Coaching & Tutoring Awards
  • Coaching Institute of the year
  • Sports Coaching
Higher Education Awards
  • Most Emerging Higher Education Institute of the Year
  • Best University giving online degree
  • Institute offering best certification courses
Skill Learning Awards
  • Best Skill Learning Institute
  • Rural Skill Learning
Individual Awards
  • Teaching Excellence Award
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