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 two-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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Previous Speakers

Suresh Prabhu

Former Minister of Commerce & Industry
Prof K K Pant

Director, IIT Roorkee
Prof. Ram Shankar Katheria

Former Minister of State, Ministry of HRD
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

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Esteemed Jury Over the Years

Prof. Prem Vrat

Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Prof K K Pant

Director, IIT Roorkee
Dr Pankaj Mittal

Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities
Anil Sahasrabudhe

Former Chairman, AICTE
Vinod Keni

Managing Partner, Peachtree VC
Ritu Marya

Editor-in-Chief, Franchise Media & Entrepreneur India & Asia-Pacific Media
Dame Asha Khemka
DBE DL

Principal & CEO, West Nottinghamshire College Group, UK
Dr. Jawahar Surisetti

Advisor to Gov, TED Speaker
Dr Ashok Kumar Nagawat

Vice Chancellor, Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University
Kamakhya Vikram

Head of India Geo Education Business unit, TCS

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