About SIU
Symbiosis is a family of academic institutions which include the
University, Colleges, Centres, and Schools which have been imparting
quality education for more than 50 years. Symbiosis was established in
1971 to promote international understanding through quality education.
It is host to over 40,000 students from all States of India and over 85
countries across the globe.
The Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers programmes in
the
field of Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Media &
Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering,
Architecture &
Design and Education. Today the University comprises of 45
Constituents,
13 Research Centres, 12 Support departments and 11 Departments of
Skills
& Continuing Education across four states and 6 cities in India and
one
International Campus in Dubai, U.A.E.
SIU attracts students from all Indian states and international
students
from over 85 countries. The university's qualified and dedicated
faculty
are committed to disseminating knowledge and transforming students
into
qualified, skilled, and responsible global citizens. SIU's strong
academic reputation has led to its selection as a participating
institution in the Government of India's "Study in India" Program.
With
nearly 100% placements, the university has become a preferred
destination for learners from across India and abroad.
The Symbiosis International University has consistently excelled in
national and international rankings. It has been ranked 24th in
India by
the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025.
Internationally, the University has made a significant impact. Times
Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 has ranked the
university in the 601–800 band globally and 4th in India, and the
University is ranked 251-300 band by Times Higher Education Asia
University rankings 2025. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
2024
has ranked the University 601-800 Overall, 201-300 in gender
equality,
301-400 in reducing inequalities, 201-300 in partnerships for the
goals,
401-406 in good health and well-being and 72 in responsible
consumption
and production. Times Higher Education World University Rankings
2025 by
Subject has ranked the university among 301–400 in Computer Science,
301–400 in Social Sciences, 501–600 in Business and Economics,
601–800
in Engineering, and 601–800 in Medical and Health. Symbiosis
International (Deemed University) has also been ranked 12th for
International Outlook with in India, 351- 400 Band in Asia, 22nd
position among Indian Institutions, 65th for Teaching in India, 64th
for
Industry in India, 32nd for Research Quality in India, 49th for
Research
Environment in India by Times Higher Education World University
Rankings
2024.
QS World University Rankings 2025 has ranked the University 31st
globally and 1st in India for Employer Reputation. The University is
ranked 216 in Asia, 42nd in Southern Asia, and 23rd in India in the
QS
World University Rankings (Asia) 2025. QS World University Rankings
by
Subject 2025 has ranked the university among the top universities,
it
has been ranked 253rd Globally in Social Sciences and Management, in
the
151-200 band Globally in Business & Management Studies, in the
301-375
band Globally in Accounting & Finance, among 551-700 Globally in
Economics & Econometrics and among 451-500 Globally in Computer
Science
& Information Systems.
Beyond academic excellence, SIU has received several accolades, such
as
being recognized as a 2000-Watt Smart City and receiving the Asia
Pacific Quality Label (APQL). It is also a permanent member of the
Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi).
SIU's research credentials are robust, with numerous Ph.D. students,
publications, patents, and R&D projects funded by government and
non-government organizations. The Symbiosis Centre for Research and
Innovation (SCRI) spearheads research initiatives, fostering a
vibrant
research culture through well-equipped laboratories and research
centers
in fields like applied artificial intelligence, medical imaging,
behavioral science, stem cell research, urban studies, climate
change
and sustainability, waste management, and nanotechnology.
International
collaborations further enhance SIU's research capabilities.
IHE 2026
The global education ecology is constantly evolving due to the mobility
of scholars, programs, institutions and the cross-border collaboration
among education systems. While the mobility of scholars was seen as a
norm since the time of the earliest universities, programs and
universities crossing borders is a relatively newer phenomenon.
Transnational education (TNE), therefore, is reshaping the traditionally
national character of education systems worldwide, including that in
India.
Several countries in Asia have established special education zones
or
educational hubs to attract international students to their
respective
countries by opening up their borders for universities from other
parts
of the world, particularly from the West. Developments in this
direction
include the growth of Dubai International Academic City, Education
City
in Qatar, Uniciti International Education Hub in Mauritius, or
Global
Schoolhouse initiative in Singapore. Encouraged by these
developments,
countries like Sri Lanka, Malaysia and South Korea have also made
policy
changes to facilitate establishment of campuses of foreign
universities
on their lands with special concessions.
India’s response to these developments came in through the National
Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) that opened the doors for foreign
universities to enter India, just as it encouraged Indian Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) to open campuses in other parts of the
world. As a complement, the University Grants Commission through its
Regulation in 2023 on Setting up and Operation of Campuses of
Foreign
Higher Educational Institutions in India provided a landmark
framework
to allow foreign HEIs to set up campuses in India with autonomy in
admission, fee structures, and governance.
As of now, a few foreign universities have already opened their
campuses
in India. New higher education hubs or clusters are being created by
state governments within India like the GIFT City in Gujarat, or
EduCity
in Navi Mumbai and those around Delhi. At the same time, Indian
HEIs¬,
both public and private, are now crossing the border with
earnestness
and establishing campuses in other parts of the world.
This has necessitated understanding the complex phenomenon of TNE
crucial for policymakers, institutions, and students alike.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) which has regularly
observed
such phenomenon closely is thus organizing an international
conference
to make sense of this unfolding phenomenon.
The objectives of the Conference are to:
- Unpack the idea of transnational education in theory and practice
- Analyze the implications of TNE on the individuals, higher education institutions and systems at large
- Explore the opportunities provided by global opening up for the HEIs
- Facilitate sharing of best practices in TNE
- Examine the challenges faced by local or national HEIs in coping with the competition posed by these education hubs
The three-day deliberations will begin with paper presentations on
the
first day (9 April) followed by panel discussions on the second and
third day.
Prof (Dr) S. B. Mujumdar
Founder & President,Symbiosis
Chancellor, SIU
--- PATRON ---
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar
Pro Chancellor, SIU
Executive Director, SCIE
--- CONVENOR ---
Dr Ramakrishnan Raman
Vice Chancellor, SIU
--- MENTOR ---
Dr Neeta Inamdar
Dean, Faculty of Education, SIU and Organizing Secretary, IHE Conference 2026
--- ORGANISING SECRETARY ---
Event
Transnational Education in Transition: Practices, Policies and Perspectives
Paper Presentations and Pre-Conference Vice Chancellors’ Roundtable
Venue: Sandipani Leadership Development Center, SIU, Lavale
Time (IST) Event Details 8:30 – 09:30 Registration
9:30 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony: Towards Transnational Education: International Higher Education in Transition
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar ,Principal Director, Symbiosis, Pro Chancellor, SIU
Dr Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU
H.E. Mr Ivan Fetisov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai
Dr Neeta Inamdar, Dean, Faculty of Education, SIU and Organizing Secretary, IHE Conference 2026
Session 1: Emerging Models and Plurality of Perspectives in TNE
Chair – Prof N V Varghese, Former Vice Chancellor, NIEPA, India10:00–10:45 Transnational Education: Hidden Depths
Dr Shweta Deshpande Director, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, SIU
Dr Sulakshana Sen, Center Head, Rotary Peace Center and Assistant Professor, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, SIUBetween Global Ambition and Local Reality: Rethinking Education Hubs in Transnational Education
Ms B K Bhuvesh, Research Assistant, Symbiosis Centre for Higher Education Research and Policy Advocacy
Mr. Wali Rahman Rahmani, Junior Research Fellow, Symbiosis Centre for Higher Education Research and Policy Advocacy
Ms Ichha Sharma, Part-time PhD Scholar – Faculty of Education, SIU and Senior Sub-Editor – The Indian ExpressGlobal Higher Education as Monopolistic Competition: Welfare and Reallocation Effects of International Branch Campuses
1. Dr Pushkarni Panchamukhi, Executive Director - CREST, Associate Dean (Eco), RV University, Bengaluru
2. Dr Aditya Kumar, Assistant Professor, RV University, Bengaluru10:45–11:15 Tea Break Session 2: Technology and Innovation in Delivering TNE
Chair – Dr G K Prabhu, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University, India11:15–12:15 Reframing Transnational Education in India: Empowering the Power of Online Learning
Dr Diya Dutt Advisor – AIU and Deputy Director of United States – Indian Educational Foundation
Dr Sudharshan Saha Former Education USA AdviserInternationalization of Curriculum by the Foreign University Campuses in India: Understanding the Patterns in a Tech-enabled Higher Education Landscape
Dr Sayantan Mandal Prof JNU, New Delhi
Dr Sheriya Sareen Assistant Prof – IIT JodhpurLocal Dividends and Digital Degrees: Assessing the Socio- Economic Impact and Viability of Hybrid Transnational Education in Tier-2 Cities
Dr Aashish Gaur SLS, Nagpur
Transforming Transnational Education through Generative AI: Designing Inclusive and Sustainable Global Learning Ecosystems
Dr Mitali Chugh Assistant Professor – UPES Dehradun
Dr Sonali Vyas Associate Prof – UPES, DehradunSession 3: Data, Jurisdiction, and Power: Regulating Technology in TNE
Chair – Dr Vijay Khare, Dean, Faculty of Humanities; Director, International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India12:15–13:00 Ensuring Data Security, Privacy and Academic Integrity in Transnational Digital Education Systems: Challenges and Policy Frameworks
Dr Sunetra Chatterjee Assistant Prof – IFIM College, Bengaluru
The Jurisdictional Vacuum in Digital Transnational Education:” Who Governs a Classroom That Exists Everywhere and Nowhere
Mr Nasiur Rahaman School of Law, St Joseph’s Bengaluru
The Future of TNE: Blending Soft Power with Technological Innovation
Dr Preeti Amaresh Assistant Prof -JGU
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break Session 4: Ethics, Equity, and Inclusion in TNE
Chair – Dr Shakila Shamsu, Former OSD, NEP, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, India14:00–15:00 Ushering in Foreign Universities in India: An analysis of possible implications for equity and quality from an Economic Perspective
Dr Saumen Chattopadhay Professor of Education – JNU
Transnational Education in India: Equity, Inclusion and Innovation in Higher Education through a Policy Lens
Dr Jyoti Chandiramani, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), SIU
Dr Sudipa Mujumdar, Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), SIU
Dr Sushma Nayak, Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), SIUUnderstanding barriers and facilitators to students’ interactional competence within diverse Australian university classrooms
Dr Norriko Iwashita Associate Prof, University of Queensland
Dr Aparna Hebbani Assistant Prof, University of Queensland
Dr Carmen Mills Director – Teaching Learning, School of Education, University of QueenslandEthical Internationalization: How Universities Navigate Partnerships and Mobility in Times of Conflict
Dr Pranjali Kirloskar International Office Manager, GBSB Business School, Spain
15:00–15:30 Tea Break Session 5: Beyond Mobility: Power, Governance, and Quality in Transnational Education
Chair – Dr Rajani Gupte, Advisor, SIU and Former Vice Chancellor, SIU15:30–16:15 India’s Global Education Ambition: Policy Evaluation and Pathways for TNE (Transnational Education)
Dr Sumit Banerjee, Symbiosis School for Banking & Finance, SIU
Dr Jayashree Bhattacharjee, Symbiosis School for Banking & Finance, SIU
Dr Neha Parashar, Director, Symbiosis School for Banking & Finance, SIUWhose Knowledge Travels? The Decolonial Dilemma of Transnational Education (TNE)
Ms Priya Poojary Lecturer – MAHE, Manipal
Mr Isaac Dev Putra, PhD Scholar MAHE, ManipalTransnational Education Partnerships and Quality Assurance: Examining Regulatory Frameworks in Cross- Border Higher Education Delivery
Dr Rituraj Patil Multimedia University, Malaysia
16:15 – 16:45 Open Discussion Forum 17:30 – 19:00 Higher Education Leaders Roundtable (by invitation only) Topic: Transnational Education: Experiences that matter Chair: Dr Vidya Yeravdekar , Pro Chancellor, SIU 19:30 Onward Conference Dinner at The Deck, Sandipani Leadership Development Center, SIU Lavale
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Time Event 09:30 – 11:00 Session I : International Higher Education in Transition: Changing Dynamics and Newer Dimensions
Moderator:
Dr Nidhi Piplani Kapur, Head, International Initiatives (Noida campus) and Head, Symbiosis Centre for European Studies, SIUSpeakers:
- Dr Victor Gorelykh, Director Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Mumbai
- Dr N V Varghese, Former Vice Chancellor, NIEPA, India
- Ms Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, Australia
- Dr Rajesh Pankaj, Director, FICCI, India
- Mr Aditya Malkani, Senior Advisor and India Country Lead (Strategic Partnerships), University of Bristol, UK
11:00 - 11:05 Brief Energizer & Yoga Session
11:05 - 11:30 Tea Break
11:30 – 13:00 Inauguration and Keynote Address on Global Trends and Emerging Models in Transnational Education
- Dr S B Mujumdar, Chancellor, SIU
- Mr Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor to Hon. CM of Maharashtra Investments and Strategy, India
- Prof Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor and President, Deakin University, Australia
- Dr Vinay Pathak, President, AIU
- Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor, SIU
- Dr Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU
- Dr Neeta Inamdar, Dean, Faculty of Education, SIU and Organizing Secretary, IHE Conference 2026
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30 Session II :Global Footprints – Insights and Experiences from International Higher Education Hubs
Moderator:
Dr Hardik Vachharajani, Professor and Head, Global Engagement & Partnerships (ANZ) and Director, Quality Management and Benchmarking
Speakers:
- Ms Alison Barrett, Country Director – British Council in India
- Prof Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor and President, Deakin University, Australia
- Dr Rahul Choudaha, COO, University of Aberdeen, Mumbai, India
- Dr Nimay Kalyani, Campus Director, University of Wollongong, India
- Dr Ricardo Balbo, Academic Director, IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Italy
15:30 - 16:00 Tea Break
16:00 – 17:30 Session III : From Vision to Reality – Indian Institutions and their Transnational Presence
Moderator:
Dr Anita Patankar, Executive Director, SIU Dubai and Director, Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)
Speakers:
- Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor, SIU
- Dr Pradeep Kumar Gupta, Chancellor, Sharda University
- Dr G K Prabhu, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University, India
- Dr Suresh Gosavi, Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
- Dr Abhay Sinha, Director General, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), India
19:00 onward Cultural Program and Gala Dinner
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Venue: Auditorium, SIU, Lavale
Time Event 09:30 - 11:00 Session IV : Learners and TNE - Cultural Adaptation, Academic Expectations and Employability
Moderator:
Ms Amruta Ruikar, Head International Admissions and promotion, SIU
Speakers:
- Ms Amrita Sadarangani, Chief Academic Services Officer, University of York, Mumbai, India
- Dr Matthew Witenstein, Education Leadership Program, University of New Mexico, USA
- Dr Nilesh Berad, Joint Director, Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA), India
- Dr Gayathri Vasudevan, Chief Impact Officer at Sambhav Foundation, India
- Mr Ravin Mirchandani, Chairperson, Ador Powertron, India; Acusensus Ltd, Australia
11:00 - 11:30 Tea Break11:30 - 11:50 Keynote Address by Shri Armstrong Pame, Joint Secretary – Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India11:50 – 13:20 Session V : Resilience to Resurgence – Indian Institutions in an Era of Global Competition
Moderator:
Dr Anupama Kotur, Head - International Academic Programs and Head - Symbiosis Centre for India Australia Studies, SIU
Speakers:
- Dr Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU
- Dr P G Babu, Vice Chancellor, Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru, India
- Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Chair, QS India and Vice President – Strategic and International Engagement, India
- Prof. Bhawna Kumar, Director - TNE & Institutional Partnerships, Acumen, India
13:20 - 14:20 Lunch Break14:20 - 15:50 Session VI : India and its Tryst with TNE – Policy Perspectives
Moderator:
Dr Neeta Inamdar, Dean, Faculty of Education, SIU and Organizing Secretary, IHE Conference 2026
Speakers:
- Dr Rajan Saxena, Former Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University, India
- Dr Shakila Shamsu, Former OSD, NEP, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, India
- Dr Vijay Khare, Dean, Faculty of Humanities; Director, International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
- Mr Eldho Mathews, Program Officer (IHE), Kerala State Higher Education Council, India
- Dr Chetan Singai, Dean, School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, Chanakya University, Bengaluru, India
Registration fees as per the categories mentioned below:
| Sr. No. | Register Category | Currency | Total Registration Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Officials / Corporate Participants / University Leaders / Academicians / NGO Participants / Research Scholars | INR | 1,770.00 |
| 2 | Students | INR | 1,180.00 |
| 3 | International Participants | USD | 150.00 |
| 4 | Faculty members registering through MSFDA | INR | 1,000.00 |
Inclusions:
- One time Conference Registration Fee
- Lunch and Refreshments
Presenters
Day 1: 09 April 2026
Chair - Dr N V Varghese, Former Vice Chancellor, NIEPA, India
Dr Shweta Deshpande, Director, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, SIU
Dr Sulakshana Sen, Center Head, Rotary Peace Center and Assistant Professor, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, SIU
Ms B K Bhuvesha, Research Assistant, SCHERPA, SIU
Mr Wali Rahman Rahmani, Junior Research Fellow, SCHERPA, SIU
Ms Ichha Sharma, Part-time PhD Scholar – Faculty of Education, SIU and Senior Sub-Editor – The Indian Express
Dr Pushkarni Panchamukhi, Executive Director - CREST, Associate Dean (Eco), RV University, Bengaluru
Dr Aditya Kumar, Assistant Professor, RV University, Bengaluru
Dr Diya Dutt, Advisor, AIU
Dr Sheriya, Assistant Professor – IIT Jodhpur
Dr Aashish Gaur, Symbiosis School of Law, Nagpur
Dr Mitali Chugh, Assistant Professor – UPES Dehradun
Chair - G K Prabhu, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University, India
Dr Sunetra Chatterjee. Assistant Professor – IFIM College, Bengaluru
Dr Nasiur Rahaman, School of Law, St Joseph’s Bengaluru
Dr Preeti Amaresh. Assistant Professor, JGU
Chair - Dr Vijay Khare, Faculty of Humanities; Director, International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Dr Sauman Chattopadhay, Professor of Education – JNU
Dr Jyoti Chandiramani, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), SIU
Dr Aparna Hebbani, Assistant Professor, University of Queensland
Dr Pranjali Kirloskar, International Office Manager, GBSB Business School, Spain
Chair - Dr Shakila Shamsu, Former OSD, NEP, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, India
Dr Shakila Shamsu
Former OSD, NEP, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, India.
Visiting Professor, NIT Calicut.
Dr N.V. Varghese
Former Vice Chancellor, NIEPA, India
Dr Sanmitra Chitte,
Head, International Partnerships, BITS Design. Mumbai. India.
Dr Jaywant Vasudeo Shelar
Vice Chancellor ITM Skills University
Dr. Abhay Sinha
Director General SEPC
Mr. Vivek Baxi
Regional Director SEPC
Mr. Deepak Chhabra
Deputy Director SEPC
Dr Nimay Kalyani
Campus Director University of Wollongong, India
Hon'ble Mr. Vijay Goverdhandas Kalantri
Honorary Consul Consulate of Uzbekistan
Mr Siddharth Iyer
Chief Operating Officer OneStep Global
Mr Aman Singh
Co-Founder GradRight
Dr. Uma MH
Officer on Special Duty KLE Academy of Higher Education &n Research (KAHER),Deemed-to-be university
Ms Mahnaaz Khan
Director Trade and Investment - Education Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Prof Riccardo Balbo
Director Academics IED Istituto Europeo di Design
Prof Vinay Pathak
President AIU
Mr Sagar Bahadur
Executive Director - Asia & Head of Regional Strategy Acumen
Dr. Rajani Gupte
Advisor Symbiosis
Dr. Nilesh R. Berad
Joint Director Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA)
Dr.R.Seenivasan
Director -International Relations VIT -Vellore Institute of Technology
Mr Aditya Malkani
Senior Advisor and India Country Lead (Strategic Partnerships), and Regional Director, Membership APAC, The Association of Commonwealth Universities, India
Dr. R. M. Chitnis
Vice Chancellor Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University,
Dr G K Prabhu
Vice Chancellor Sikkim Manipal University, India
Dr Sumit Banerjee, Symbiosis School for Banking & Finance, SIU
Ms Priya Poojary, Lecturer – MAHE, Manipal
Dr Rituraj Patil, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Chair - Dr. Rajani Gupte, Advisor, SIU and Former Vice Chancellor, SIU
Speakers
Day 2: 10 April 2026
Dr Victor Gorelykh, Director Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Mumbai
Dr N V Varghese, Former Vice Chancellor, NIEPA
Ms Ravneet Pawha, Vice-President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, Australia
Dr Rajesh Pankaj, Director, FICCI, India
Mr Aditya Malkani, Senior Advisor and India Country Lead (Strategic Partnerships), University of Bristol, UK
Dr Nidhi Piplani Kapur, Head, International Initiatives (Noida campus) and Head, Symbiosis Centre for European Studies, SIU
Prof Dr S B Mujumdar, Chancellor Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Mr Armstrong Pame, Joint Secretary – Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Mr Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor to Hon. CM of Maharashtra Investments and Strategy, India
Prof Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor and President, Deakin University, Australia
Dr Vinay Pathak, President, AIU
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Dr Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU
Dr Neeta Inamdar, Dean, Faculty of Education, SIU and Organizing Secretary, IHE Conference 2026
Ms Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director – British Council in India
Prof Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor and President, Deakin University, Australia
Dr Rahul Choudaha, Chief Operating Officer, University of Aberdeen, Mumbai
Dr Nimay Kalyani, Campus Director, University of Wollongong, Australia
Dr Ricardo Balbo, Academic Director, IED Istituto Europeo di Design
Dr Hardik Vachharajani, Professor and Head, Global Engagement & Partnerships (ANZ) and Director, Quality Management and Benchmarking
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Dr Pradeep Kumar Gupta, Chancellor, Sharda University
Dr G K Prabhu, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal University
Dr Suresh Gosavi, Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Dr Abhay Sinha, Director General, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), India
Dr Sulakshana Sen, Center Head, Rotary Peace Center and Assistant Professor, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, SIU
Day 3: 11 April 2026
Dr Amrita Sadarangani, Chief Academic Services Officer, University of York, Mumbai
Dr Matthew Witenstein, Education Leadership Program, University of New Mexico
Dr Nilesh Berad, Joint Director, Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA), India
Dr Gayathri Vasudevan, Chief Impact Officer at Sambhav Foundation
Mr Ravin Mirchandani, Chairperson, Ador Powertron, India; Acusensus Ltd, Australia
Ms Amruta Ruikar, Head International Admissions and promotion, SIU
Dr Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU
Dr P G Babu - Vice Chancellor Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru
Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Chair, QS India and Vice President – Strategic and International Engagement
Prof Bhawna Kumar, Director - TNE & Institutional Partnerships, Acumen, India
Dr Anupama Kotur, Head - International Academic Programs and Head - Symbiosis Centre for India Australia Studies, SIU
Dr Rajan Saxena, Vice Chancellor, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Dr Shakila Shamsu, former Officer on Special Duty (New Education Policy), Ministry of Education, Government of India
Dr Vijay Khare, Dean – Faculty of Humanities, Director – International Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Dr Chetan Singai - Dean – School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, Chanakya University, Bengaluru
Mr Eldho Mathews - Program Officer (IHE), Kerala State Higher Education Council
Dr Neeta Inamdar, Dean, Faculty of Education, SIU and Organizing Secretary, IHE Conference 2026
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