ASSOCHAM 18th National Education Leadership & Skill Development Summit & Excellence Awards 2026

India is on the cusp of becoming a knowledge superpower. As we envision a Viksit Bharat by 2047, education must evolve into a transformative force capable of bridging aspirations with systemic and societal change. The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India is intrinsically linked to the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which proposes a forward-looking, equitable, and globally attuned education system.

In light of the above, ASSOCHAM is organizing the 18th National Education Leadership & Skill Development Summit & Excellence Awards on 9^th July 2026 at New Delhi which aims to serve as a catalyst in shaping the education landscape through collaborative engagement between the government, academia, and industry. It will provide a platform for policy-level dialogue, ground-level innovation, and national-level partnerships. Awards will be also part of the Summit. 

Technical sessions theme –

Session 1: Bridging Industry and Academia: Strengthening Skills and Employability
Session 2: Fostering Innovation: Building Incubation Ecosystems for Future-Ready Universities
Session 3: The Future of Teaching – AI and EdTech Reshaping Education
Session 4: Globalization of Indian education—collaboration and internationalization 

Expected Participants
- Senior Officials from MoE, AICTE, UGC, NCVET, NAAC, NCTE
- Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Academic Leaders
- Industry Experts and Skill Council Leaders
- EdTech Founders and Education Innovators
- Development Agencies, Think Tanks, and Media