12/09/2026
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology is participating in the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit 2026!
For more than two decades, the FICCI Higher Education Summit (HES) has been a leading platform for shaping conversations on the future of higher education in India and globally - bringing together policymakers, university leaders, industry, researchers, international institutions, innovators and students.
HES 2026 comes at a consequential moment for Indian higher education, exploring critical questions around AI and the future of learning and work, research and innovation, internationalisation and transnational education, institutional resilience and competitiveness, employability and industry linkages, new models of accreditation and quality, and the evolving role of universities in building a Viksit Bharat.
The Summit will bring together 1,500+ national and international delegates and 3,500+ students and participants, creating an ecosystem for knowledge exchange, strategic engagement and institutional partnerships.
📍 October 8–9, 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit will feature a Global Conference & Exhibition, the 12th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards, Master Classes, Workshops, an Exhibition and curated B2B meetings.
8 plenary sessions. 2 flagship knowledge reports with EY-Parthenon and PwC. 1 conversation shaping the future of Indian higher education.
🌐 Details: https://hes.ficci.in/