New Delhi, 11 October 2026: Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn. Employers are redefining the capabilities they value. International partnerships are opening new possibilities for institutions. For education leaders, the challenge is to turn these shifts into better outcomes for learners.
Against this backdrop, the 36th Elets World Education Summit (WES) 2026 will bring together policymakers, university leaders, school heads and industry innovators on 12–13 October 2026 at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. Centred on “Building a Future-Ready Global Education Ecosystem,” the invite-only, closed-door summit will provide a platform to explore the decisions shaping education’s next chapter.
Organised by Elets Technomedia, with Digital Learning Magazine as Knowledge Partner, WES 2026 will feature dedicated Higher Education and School Education tracks, complemented by exclusive roundtable discussions. The format will connect policy perspectives with institutional experience and industry expertise, creating opportunities for focused dialogue and collaboration.
At its core is a question that reaches every institution, what must education do today to prepare learners for tomorrow?
A Distinguished Gathering of Education Decision-Makers
The summit programme brings together voices working across education policy, institutional leadership and skills development.
Policy and Government Speakers Include
- Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- S. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission, Government of India
- Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog
- Dr. Hari Om, Principal Secretary, Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Prof. Pankaj Arora, Chairperson, National Council for Teacher Education
- Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director, Skill Education & Training, CBSE
Leading Academic Voices Include
- Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad
- Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar
- Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur
- Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya
- Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities
- Prof. Ammar Kaka, Pro Vice Chancellor & President, Curtin University Dubai
- Prof. Atul Khosla, Founder and Vice Chancellor, Shoolini University
- Prof. Padmakumar Nair, Vice Chancellor, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
School Education and International Perspectives will Feature
- Dr. Tim Hughes, Director of Academic Quality Assurance and School Improvement, Bloom Education
- Dr. Brian Irving, Head of School, Trio World Academy
- Orin Stephney, Senior School Principal, Lancers International School
- Raghav Podar, Chairman, Podar Education
Together, these leaders will bring perspectives on how education can respond to change while strengthening its long-term purpose.
An Influential Partner Network Spanning the Learning Journey
From foundational learning and curriculum to higher education, assessment and professional skills, the summit’s partners represent a broad cross-section of the education ecosystem.
- Co-Presented by: Pearson
- Co-Powered by: CK-12 Foundation | Efekta Education
- Platinum Partner: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Gold Partners: DataFlow Group | Emeritus | Extramarks | Turnitin
- Prime University Partner: JSS University Noida
- School Curriculum Partner: Academica International Studies
- AI Skilling Partner: Futurense
- Online Learning Partner: Coursera | Udemy
- Prime School Partner: APL Global School and Sarvata Educational Consultancy
- Academic Partner: MKES Institute of Management Studies
- University Partners: Apeejay Stya University | Galgotias University | KIET University | Sambhram Institutions | Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Silver Partner: Hindustan School of Internet Marketing (HSIM)
- Associate Partners: CBRE | DRONA | NAVNEET TOPTECH | SelfUp Community
- Institute Partner: Sparsh Global Business School
- Pre School Partners: Cambridge Montessori | Little Leaders
- Digital Media Partner: Glad Owl
- Supporting Partners: Shard Center for Innovation | Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutions (SVGOI)
- Exhibitors: CodeTantra | eNetra | Rainwater Labs | S Chand Edutech | The CareerTrek Company
Their participation brings institutional needs and industry capabilities into a shared conversation, opening avenues for meaningful engagement across the learning journey.
Big Questions with Real Institutional Consequences
How should universities prepare graduates for an AI-driven workforce? What will make international collaboration valuable for students? How can schools embrace innovation while protecting the human relationships at the centre of learning?
These questions will guide conversations around AI in education, graduate employability, online degrees, global campuses, research innovation and educator development. School education discussions will also examine how institutions can balance technological transformation with human development.
The significance lies in what follows the discussion. A new institutional partnership, a stronger approach to teaching or a clearer skills strategy can influence learners long after the summit concludes. WES 2026 will provide a setting for leaders to compare experiences, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to work together.
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Recognising excellence and building connections
The summit will also feature the World Education Awards 2026, the launch of a special issue of Digital Learning Magazine, and an invite-only cultural evening and gala dinner. These highlights will complement the academic programme with recognition and opportunities to build professional relationships.
As education moves into a period of profound change, the need for shared direction is growing. The 36th Elets World Education Summit 2026 will bring leaders together around a common ambition to build institutions that help learners thrive in a changing world.
The future of learning begins with the decisions made today. Join the conversation in New Delhi.
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