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The India Global Education
Summit is here
28-29
January
2026
Tamil Nadu
The Education
Capital of India
Welcome to the Future of Global Higher Education
Welcome to the Future of Global Higher Education
Welcome to the Future of Global Higher Education
Welcome to the Future of Global Higher Education
Welcome to the Future of Global Higher Education
A message from your host
“Education is the foundation of a progressive and prosperous society. Our collective future depends on how boldly we collaborate across borders and how effectively we harness global knowledge and talent. The India Global Education Summit brings together leaders, universities and innovators to build these bridges of cooperation and shared progress. As the Education Capital of India, Tamil Nadu is committed to expanding pathways of opportunity and contributing to a global future shaped by ideas, innovation and partnership. We look forward to meeting you all at the Summit.”
- Thiru. M.K. Stalin
Hon'ble Chief Minister
Government of Tamil Nadu
Co-organised by the
Government of Tamil Nadu
and NISAU
The India Global Education Summit is co-organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the Education Capital of India, and NISAU, the global voice of Indian students and alumni.
Uniting governments, universities, employers and changemakers from across the world, the Summit is a powerful platform to forge new partnerships, spark global collaborations and shape the next decade of education, skills and innovation.
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The world is entering
a defining decade shaped
by ageing populations, rapid technological disruption, and the green transition — creating an urgent global talent challenge. At the same time, India has become the world’s youngest and most dynamic talent nation, with 650 million people under 25, ~2 million internationally mobile students each year, and by 2030, one in four global workers projected to be Indian. India is already the OECD’s leading source of skilled professionals and international students.
The inaugural India Global
Education Summit will
convene global leaders to set the education and skills agenda for the next decade. We will drive practical partnerships between educators, industry, and policymakers that deliver measurable outcomes for students, institutions, businesses, and societies.
Senior ministers and policymakers from all around the world will join institutional and corporate leaders to ensure decisions translate into action.
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The India Global Education Summit is co-organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the Education Capital of India, and NISAU UK, the global voice of Indian students and alumni.
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The World Converging
Over 800 delegates from more than 20 countries come together in Chennai, including ministers, vice-chancellors, CEOs, innovators, and changemakers, to shape the global future of education, skills, and talent. The India Global Education Summit is where the world converges to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and define the next decade of international collaboration.
Our Four Stages
Four powerful stages with Education, Tech & Innovation, ESG, and Talent & Employability will anchor the Summit’s conversations. Each stage explores a critical dimension of the learning-to-work journey, spotlighting visionary leaders, transformative ideas, and pioneering collaborations driving the global education and skills revolution.
The Dealroom
Designed for action, not talk. The Dealroom is where partnerships take shape. A curated networking and pitching zone where universities, corporates, investors, and governments meet to build real collaborations, from transnational education projects and articulation programmes to joint research and employment alliances.
B2B Expo
A high-energy exhibition bringing together hundreds of global universities, EdTechs, employers, and skills innovators. The B2B Expo is the marketplace of ideas and solutions powering the education and employability ecosystem. It is a space to discover new partners, technologies, and opportunities for growth.
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International Opportunities & Careers Fair
Connecting thousands of students from the Education Capital of India, Tamil Nadu with the world’s leading universities, recruiters, and employers. The Fair provides a direct platform for university representatives to meet aspiring global talent, showcase international study and career opportunities, and build pathways from education to employment.
A Global Gathering of Decision-Makers
A Global Gathering of Decision-Makers
Join 800+ Leaders from around the world
MINISTERS & NATIONAL POLICY ARCHITECTS
Ministers, Policy Leaders & National Skills Agencies
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
University Presidents, Vice-Chancellors & Senior Academic Leaders
INSTITUTIONAL & EMPLOYABILITY DIRECTORS
Deans, International Directors & Careers/Employability Leaders
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY & WORKFORCE STRATEGISTS
CEOs, Investors & Industry Workforce Strategists
Global Employers, GCC Leaders & Talent Platforms
EDTECH, CREDENTIALING & FUTURE LEARNING SYSTEMS
EdTech, AI-in-Education & Future Learning Innovators
Global Testing, Credentialing & Student Mobility Ecosystem
GLOBAL THOUGHT & IMPACT NETWORK
Think Tanks, Philanthropic Foundations & International Bodies
Thought Leaders, Changemakers & Visionaries
What the summit will deliver
The India Global Education Summit will serve as the world's strategic platform for shaping the future of global talent. It brings together governments, universities, employers, innovators, and students to build the partnerships, policies, and systems that will define international education, mobility, and workforce development for the next decade.
Summit Highlights
What the summit
will deliver
Why you should participate
Summit Highlights
What the summit
will deliver
Agenda Highlights
02:00 -
06:00PM
Arrivals & Networking
Opening Ceremony
Unveiling of Knowledge City
Gain first access to Tamil Nadu’s landmark Knowledge City initiative, unlocking early opportunities to align with upcoming talent hubs, research clusters, and international collaboration opportunities shaping India’s global education and innovation landscape.
06:30 -
07:15PM
The India Opportunity
A powerful storytelling session that reveals where India is heading next, giving delegates a clear view of emerging opportunities and how global partners can position themselves to benefit from the country’s rapid transformation.
07:15 -
11:00PM
Presidential Reception & Gala Dinner
A premium networking environment connecting delegates with ministers, senior leaders, and global institutions, creating high-value relationships and partnership pathways from the very start of the Summit.
Thematic Stages: Education, Tech and Innovation, ESG, Talent and Employability
A full-day programme across four thematic stages featuring global leaders and experts. Delegates gain practical insights on internationalisation, digital transformation, sustainability, future skills, employer needs, and emerging collaboration opportunities across education and industry.
Sector Roundtables and Interactive Working Groups
Targeted, small-group discussions that help delegates build direct connections, co-create practical solutions, and develop actionable pathways for collaboration across priority themes such as AI, climate, health, digital transformation, and global mobility.
B2B Expo
A focused space for institutions, governments, and industry to present their strengths, explore collaboration opportunities, and engage in high-value conversations. Delegates can identify partners for TNE, research, innovation, recruitment, and strategic expansion.
International Opportunities and Careers Fair
A curated space connecting delegates and institutions with global organisations offering talent, mobility, and employability pathways. Delegates can discover new recruitment channels, industry linkages, internship models, and collaboration opportunities.
Gala Dinner and Networking
Afterparty
An exclusive evening bringing together senior leaders, policymakers, university heads, and global partners. Delegates gain access to high-value relationship building in a premium setting that strengthens collaboration prospects and deepens connections formed throughout the Summit.
Speakers
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Seema Malhotra MP
Minister of the Foreign,
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Commonwealth and
Development Office and
Minister for Equalities, UK
Government
Partners
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The storied home of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council will be the official stage for the India Global Education Summit.
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Seema Malhotra
British Deputy High Commissioner to East and North East India
Andrew Fleming has been working in India since 2017 and let UK’s Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and, since November 2023, Kolkata. His current jurisdiction encompasses 13 states and one union territory with approximately 375 million people living in the region.
His work includes promoting business and trade between the UK and the states he works in, connecting with academic institutions interested in research and industrial partnerships and supporting a range of initiatives relating to climate change. He is passionate about making people to people connections that enhance the UK India relationship. Other work out of the office he leads in Kolkata has included projects and initiatives to support women’s empowerment, countering human-trafficking, sports diplomacy and inclusion with a particular focus on disability.
Andrew originally joined the British Civil Service in 1986 and has held a wide variety of roles in the UK and abroad. He has lived in Uganda, Ghana and Nigeria, but has worked on international policy issues in many parts of the world including South Asia visiting 118 nations to date. Aside from many years working on international migration issues, he has also advised ministers on community cohesion and faith-related policy. He observed elections in Ghana (2008) and Nigeria (2015). In his free time he describes himself as a football loving foodies with a passion for photography (he regularly shares the best results on social media).
His work includes promoting business and trade between the UK and the states he works in, connecting with academic institutions interested in research and industrial partnerships and supporting a range of initiatives relating to climate change. He is passionate about making people to people connections that enhance the UK India relationship. Other work out of the office he leads in Kolkata has included projects and initiatives to support women’s empowerment, countering human-trafficking, sports diplomacy and inclusion with a particular focus on disability.
Andrew originally joined the British Civil Service in 1986 and has held a wide variety of roles in the UK and abroad. He has lived in Uganda, Ghana and Nigeria, but has worked on international policy issues in many parts of the world including South Asia visiting 118 nations to date. Aside from many years working on international migration issues, he has also advised ministers on community cohesion and faith-related policy. He observed elections in Ghana (2008) and Nigeria (2015). In his free time he describes himself as a football loving foodies with a passion for photography (he regularly shares the best results on social media).
Ruth Arnold
International Educational Consultant
Ruth Arnold is Executive Director External Affairs for International Education provider Study Group and a consultant to UK universities and sector bodies. Previously she worked as Director of Public Affairs at the University of Sheffield.
She is also an Advisor to the National Indian Students and Alumni Union, served on the International Working Group of the Student Futures Commission and has given evidence to Parliament on the public benefit of international education. She continues to serve on a number of national and regional higher education advisory and policy groups.
Ruth cofounded the award-winning #WeAreInternational campaign, promoting greater welcome and positive policies for international students and staff in U.K. education, retaining a close interest in the development of international education policy in the U.K. and around the world. She was the 2020 recipient of the Professional International Education ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry’ Award.
Ruth Arnold
International Educational Consultant
Ruth Arnold is Executive Director External Affairs for International Education provider Study Group and a consultant to UK universities and sector bodies. Previously she worked as Director of Public Affairs at the University of Sheffield.
She is also an Advisor to the National Indian Students and Alumni Union, served on the International Working Group of the Student Futures Commission and has given evidence to Parliament on the public benefit of international education. She continues to serve on a number of national and regional higher education advisory and policy groups.
Ruth cofounded the award-winning #WeAreInternational campaign, promoting greater welcome and positive policies for international students and staff in U.K. education, retaining a close interest in the development of international education policy in the U.K. and around the world. She was the 2020 recipient of the Professional International Education ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry’ Award.