16^th Edition

RETHINKING EDUCATION IN INDIA

5^th February 2026 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

INDIAN EDUCATION CONGRESS & AWARDS 2026

The 16th Indian Education Congress & Awards — India’s premier platform uniting the visionaries and changemakers of education.
This year’s one-day conference offers insightful sessions, dynamic panels, and an exclusive Peer2Peer forum, where leaders will share bold ideas and fresh perspectives on emerging trends, EdTech innovations, and the growth of Indian education.
Collaboration is at the core: innovation thrives when educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts come together to share knowledge and co-create solutions. Join us to connect, learn, and shape the future of education—a stage where transformative ideas and India’s next-generation education practices take 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

A high-impact exhibition platform to showcase educational innovations & solutions before 500+ academicians and decision makers.

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Awards

A prestigious recognition platform celebrating excellence across 70+ award categories, with winners independently tabulated by EY.

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Our Speakers

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Sahasrabudhe

Chairman, NAAC & Head, National Educational Technology Forum (NETE)
Dr. Biswajit Saha

Professor and Director (Skill Education), CBSE
Anuj Vishwakarma

CEO – Higher Education, UpGrad
Vinay Maheshwari

Business Transformation & Scale Strategist
Rishikesh Patankar

VP, Government Programmes, Industry & Academia Collaboration, NSDC
Akshay Chaturvedi

Founder & CEO, Leverage Edu
Prof. Prakash Gopalan

President, NIIT University
Dr. Amarendra Behera

Joint Director, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT
Nimay Kalyani

Campus Director (India), University of Wollongong, Australia
Dr. Vinnie Jauhari

Head – Education, Microsoft Elevate
Swati Popat Vats

President, Podar Education Network
M.F. Febin

Head - L&T EduTech, Larsen & Toubro Limited
Harish Sanduja

Director of Schools and Head of IT, Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions
Tarun Anand

Founder and Chancellor, Universal Ai University
Devika Nadig

Director, Shikshangan Education Initiatives
Dominic Tomalin

Founding Headmaster, Shrewsbury International School India
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla

VC, Amity University, UP
Vivek Agarwal

Co-founder and CEO, Liqvid
Prateek Shukla

Co-founder and CEO, Masai
Praveen Rajbhar

Founder and CEO, Skilling You
Arpit Mittal

Founder and CEO, SpeakX.AI
Bharati Sharma

Senior Director, GD Goenka Group
Amol Arora

MD, Shemrock Group of Schools
Prof. Ranjana Jha

Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW)
Payal Jindal Khanna

Associate Director & Head, Centre for Leadership Coaching | Assistant Professor Shoolini University, India
Deepu Philip

Professor In Charge, Incubation & Innovation, IIT-Kanpur
Asllesha Thakur

CEO, Lead Education
Dr. Renu Singh

Executive Director, Young Lives India
Mayank Pandey

Co-Founder & CFO, Just Procure
Sachin Marya

Editorial Director, Entrepreneur India

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Our Jury

Pankaj Mittal

Director General, Association of Indian Universities
Prof. Ranjana Jha

Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW)
Sachin Marya

Editorial Director, Entrepreneur India

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
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

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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Attend Indian Education Congress & Awards 2026

Join educators, policymakers, and innovators to gain insights, network, and explore new opportunities shaping India’s education ecosystem.

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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Become A Speaker

Share your expertise, research, and ideas with education leaders by participating as a speaker at the Indian Education Congress.

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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