Events

The FICCI Regional Higher Education Conclave is being organized by FICCI in Jaipur, Rajasthan on November 30, 2026. This Higher Education Conclave aims to provide a strategic platform for focused deliberations on strengthening the higher education ecosystem in the region through collaboration and knowledge exchange. With special emphasis on addressing region-specific opportunities, challenges, development priorities and innovation led interventions. The conclave is expected to bring together 200+ senior industry leaders, academicians, policymakers, institutional heads & government officials to deliberate upon the evolving landscape of higher education in the region and its role in driving socio-economic transformation.The conclave seeks to foster meaningful partnerships and actionable ideas to advance regionally relevant research, innovation, and skill development aligned with local aspirations and industry needs.

Program Objectives

• Strengthen institutional leadership to drive transformation and excellence in higher education.
• Promote industry–academia collaboration for enhancing employability, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Foster strategic thinking and policy dialogue to address region-specific higher education opportunities and challenges.
• Encourage innovation-led institutional development through technology adoption, AI integration, internationalisation, and research partnerships.
• Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among Vice Chancellors, institutional leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.
• Build resilient, future-ready universities aligned with NEP 2020, regional development priorities, and evolving workforce needs.
• Strengthen governance and institutional capacity for sustainable growth, quality enhancement, and global competitiveness.
• Create a collaborative platform for developing actionable recommendations that contribute to regional socio-economic development through higher education.

Who Should Attend

The conclave is expected to bring together 200+ senior stakeholders from the higher education ecosystem, including:

• Vice Chancellors & Pro Vice-Chancellors
• Promoters, Presidents & Chancellors
• Directors, Deans & Registrars
• Senior Academicians & Institutional Leaders
• Industry Leaders & HR Heads
• Policymakers & Government Officials
• Researchers, Innovation & Incubation Leaders
• Representatives from International Institutions and Education Organisations