Chandigarh University Hosts 6th Global Education Summit, Focusing on…

Event summary

6th Global Education Summit (GES) hosted by Chandigarh University from October 5 to 9, 2026, with 90+ international delegates from 30 countries.
Summit focused on AI-based research and innovation for creating a sustainable global village, with participation from 69 global partner universities.
Key dignitaries included ambassadors from Romania, UK, Chile, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Jamaica, Guyana, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, and Panama.
Academic deliberations centered on ethical AI use, higher education restructuring, AI for SDGs, and AI-based pedagogies.
Chandigarh University claims over 540 international academic collaborations with institutions in more than 100 countries.

The big picture

Chandigarh University's Global Education Summit underscores the growing trend of international academic collaboration, particularly in AI research and technology transfer. The event highlights India's emerging role as a bridge between developed and developing nations in the exchange of knowledge and innovation. With over 540 international collaborations, the university is positioning itself as a key player in the global education landscape, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) guidelines.

What we're watching

International Collaboration: Whether Chandigarh University can sustain its rapid expansion of international academic collaborations and maintain the quality of partnerships.
AI Integration: How the focus on AI-based research and innovation will translate into tangible advancements in education and technology transfer.
Global Village Concept: The pace at which the summit's emphasis on creating a sustainable global village will lead to measurable improvements in global education equity and access.