INDIA–UAE ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY
LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT 2026

Advancing Future-Ready Universities through Talent Mobility, Industry Integration & Transnational Education

Join university leaders, industry partners, and policymakers from India and the UAE as we build actionable frameworks for cross-border collaboration in higher education, workforce readiness, and innovation ecosystems.

Date
28th–29th April 2026
TIME
Day 1: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Day 2: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
VENUE
Zayed University, Dubai,
UAE

About the Summit

The India–UAE Academic & Industry Leadership Summit 2026 is a focused, strategic two-day leadership platform bringing together senior academic decision-makers, industry executives, and education stakeholders to design and activate institutional partnerships that go beyond dialogue. In an era of rapid digital transformation, global talent mobility, and evolving workforce demands, universities must align with industry and international partners to prepare future-ready graduates and co-create sustainable impact.

This summit provides a curated environment for:

  • MoU discussions and institutional partnerships
  • Industry-embedded education collaborations
  • Joint curriculum and certification models
  • Structured internship and placement pipelines
  • Research and innovation clusters

Summit Objectives

  • Build strategic institutional partnerships to enhance academic and workforce outcomes
  • Align higher education with industry needs across priority sectors
  • Enable credit and mobility frameworks between India and UAE universities
  • Strengthen research collaboration and innovation networks
  • Empower talent pipelines through internships and experiential learning

Who Should Attend

This summit is designed for:

  • Vice Chancellors, Presidents & Provosts
  • Deans & Heads of Departments
  • Directors of International Relations
  • Industry HR, Talent & R&D Leaders
  • Policymakers and Education Agencies
  • EdTech, Skills & Workforce Development Partners

SUMMIT STRUCTURE

Why This Summit Matters

In recent years, India and the UAE have embarked on deeper educational ties, supported by diplomatic and policy agreements that facilitate student mobility, credit transfer, and joint program models. This summit builds on that momentum, turning strategic intent into concrete institutional outcomes.
Participating leaders will gain:

  • Direct access to decision-makers
  • Structured time for partnership negotiations
  • Insights into future skills and global employability
  • A platform to launch collaborative frameworks and networks

Confirmed Speakers & Contributors

  • Academic Leaders from India & UAE
  • Industry Heads from Leading Corporates
  • Policy Experts & Workforce Strategists
  • Innovation & EdTech Thought Leaders

Contact Us For More Info :

Register Your Institution | Explore Sponsorship | Contact Us for Details

Organised By: UnTechEd
Hosted At: Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
Ms. Sultana Khan

Founder & CEO (UnTechEd)

Mr. Mangal singh

Senior Sales Manager

Contact Us For More Info :

Register Your Institution | Explore Sponsorship | Contact Us for Details

Organised By: UnTechEd
Hosted At: Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
Ms. Sultana Khan

Founder & CEO (UnTechEd)

Mr. Mangal singh

Senior Sales Manager