Grant Thornton Bharat, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region, is the Knowledge Partner for the 6th edition of the CII Northern Region Education Summit. The event, themed ‘Transforming education for a competitive, future–ready India’, will be held at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali, Punjab.
The summit will focus on future-ready higher education institutions, advancing India’s higher education ecosystem to meet the evolving needs of a globalised world. It will bring together leading voices from academia, government, and industry to explore the future of higher education in the country. Discussions will focus on advancing policy reforms and institutional excellence to enhance global competitiveness, accelerating digital transformation and innovation to improve learning outcomes, and strengthening internationalisation to build a world-class, future-ready education system. Join us for an insightful summit offering practical insights to shape higher education reforms and empower future generations.

Speakers

  • Ashok Varma
    Partner, Education & Skill Development Expert, Grant Thornton Bharat
    Ashok Varma
    Inaugural session - Shaping India’s higher education: From policy reform to global leadership
    Time - 10:00 - 11:00 am
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    Partner and Education Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat
    Solomon Johnny Edward
    Panel discussion - Employability and future skills (Beyond assessment)
    Time - 1:45 - 2:45 pm