This is the Education Chancellors Summit and Conclave, not just another cookie-cutter education conference. It’s India’s first ever residential summit designed exclusively for university chancellors. Over three days, you’ll have the opportunity to meet, connect, and exchange ideas with 50+ of India’s most influential university leaders through honest conversations and meaningful discussions. The summit is happening from 22nd – 24th October 2026 at the Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Conference
India’s higher education sector is standing at its turning point. AI is reshaping everything from creating to delivering knowledge in classrooms. Talent competition is intensifying, and education policies are evolving at a rapid pace. While all these changes are happening quickly, many institutions are still trying to solve tomorrow’s problems with yesterday’s playbook.
This is where the Academic Leadership Summit role comes into the picture. This is a closed-door, invitation-only residential conclave curated by ETEducation from The Economic Times. This brings together Chancellors, Founders, and education leaders under one roof. These are the people who are shaping institutional strategies, making difficult choices, deciding what the next chapter of indian higher education should look like, and making the decisions that will shape the future of indian higher education system.
Some details you shouldn’t miss before attending
- Dates: 22 – 24 October 2026
- Venue: Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, Goa
- Format: 3-day residential, invitation only
- Who: 50+ leading Chancellors, 40+ knowledge sessions, 40+ expo booths
Why being in the room matters
Some conversations need more than a single microphone. The Education Chancellors Conclave India is designed differently. It gives people time or space to have conversations that actually matter. No crowded auditoriums, no hustle and bustle only real talks for three days, in a single room with plenty of time.Reasons this is more than another education event :
- Just real talk, without the noise
With around 60 education decision-makers in the room, the focus is on honest conversations rather than on preparing sound bites. Here, students can have peer-to-peer conversations with any audio track or in a packed room.
2. Three Days, Not Three Hours
A residential format changes the experience. Curated dinners, shared spaces, and informal conversations give leaders the chance to know each other beyond their titles and build relationships that can last beyond the conclave.
3. Meet the People Shaping Indian Education
The conclave brings together leaders including:
- Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Chancellor, Symbiosis International University
- Pradeep Kumar Gupta, Founder & Chairman, Sharda Group of Institutions
- Dr. Dinesh Singh, Chancellor, K.R. Mangalam University
- Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University
- Dr. Bhadra Reddy, Chairman, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth
And 45+ additional Chancellors and Pro Chancellors coming from all over India.
Questions Shaping the Future of Higher Education
A lot is changing in the education system right now because of AI. Nowadays, a university degree is no longer the only way of learning; classrooms now have no boundaries. At the same time, institutions are trying to hold on to their identity while finding new ways to grow. Amid all these changes, some uncomfortable questions are rapidly being raised, and here the Education Chancellors Conclave plays a vital role by providing a space to confront all the questions.
Some key discussion points:
- The future university: What comes after the traditional degree, and how can universities create lifelong learning ecosystems?
- AI and learning: How is AI changing the way students learn, teachers teach, and curricula are designed?
- Taking Indian education global: How can Indian institutions compete, collaborate, and make their mark on the world stage?
- Getting students ready for the real world: How can universities bridge the gap between what students learn and what employers are looking for?
- Policy and autonomy: How can institutions manage shifting regulations while still being free to innovate?
Ready to Be Part of It?
For speaking opportunities, partnerships, or more information, reach out to the ETEducation team:This is where India’s higher education future gets written. Don’t just watch from the sidelines.
