Global Academic
LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT
INDIA 2025
This conclave will bring together visionary academic leaders,
policymakers, and stakeholders to
explore strategies that address the evolving challenges and opportunities in higher education. It
promises to be a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and forging
collaborative pathways toward institutional excellence.
To succeed, leaders need support and platforms that help them learn about global and local education
trends. These platforms give them the tools and confidence to lead, innovate, and find solutions
that shape the future of education. Summits like these are essential for helping leaders stay
informed and effective.
Global Academic Leadership Summit This Summit brings together visionary leaders, policymakers,
academic innovators and industry practitioners to explore bold ideas and redefine the future of
higher education. It is a space for academic leaders to exchange ideas, collaborate on innovative
strategies, and ensure that they are well-positioned to make informed, impactful decisions in an
increasingly complex world.
Academic Leadership Summit – India 2025 - “Innovating for Excellence: Creating Value for All”
This year’s theme, “Innovating for Excellence: Creating Value for All,” sets the stage for thought-provoking discussions on diverse and impactful topics, including reimagining learning through innovation, experiential learning, championing sustainability, nurturing entrepreneurial mindset, and understanding the role of rankings in shaping institutional strategies.
What is it in for YOU?
For a Vice Chancellor like you, it offers a unique stage to engage in meaningful dialogues, share your institution’s achievements and strategies, and gain actionable insights to drive innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Beyond knowledge exchange, it provides unparalleled opportunities to network with peers, explore impactful collaborations, and reinforce your university’s leadership in shaping a sustainable and forward-thinking academic landscape.
Our STORY
Soon after our nation became independent, Late Shri Karam Chand Thapar, a
visionary with a sense of responsibility and nationalistic spirit, conceived the idea of an
engineering college. In 1956, it became a reality when he founded the Thapar Institute. The
foundational stone was laid by the former President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Since that day,
the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology has shaped the country’s youth and helped them to
become future leaders. Keeping pace with emerging global standards, globalization and advances in
technology, Thapar Institute offers educational ecosystems with quality learning and in ranked and
recognized worldwide. Our rankings are decided by the highest global educational global educational
ranking organizations.
As each year passes, our graduate students shine far and wide, and contribute in the competitive
world, both nationally and internationally. Thapar Institute has holistic tie-ups with eight top
world universities and Memorandum of Understanding with over 35 institutions, industrial and
corporate organizations.
