• Shaping Kerala’s Future:
    International Conclave on
    Next-Gen Higher Education

    • Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
    • January 14 To 15, 2025
    Starting in:
  • Shaping Kerala’s Future:
    International Conclave on
    Next-Gen Higher Education

    • Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
    • January 14 To 15, 2025
    Starting in:
Shaping Kerala’s Future

International Conclave on Next-Gen Higher Education

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, evolving societal demands, and a highly interconnected world, higher education must be reimagined to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the 21st century. Kerala is at the forefront of this educational transformation. This international conclave aims to be a dynamic platform to collaboratively address these issues and explore transformative strategies that will shape the future of higher education.

The conclave will bring together a diverse array of thought leaders and key stakeholders to explore cutting-edge approaches and share best practices in research, curriculum design, financial sustainability, assessment, international collaboration, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, among others. The discussions will not only highlight emerging trends but also foster meaningful changes that have the potential to impact the State’s higher education system.

Event Highlights

Inspiring Keynotes

Interactive Panel Discussions

Case study Presentations

Networking Opportunities

Kerala's higher education institutions have earned significant recognition in national and international rankings. In the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), universities and colleges from Kerala have made remarkable progress, highlighting the state's excellence in education and research. Furthermore, Kerala's institutions have been acknowledged for their academic achievements in the prestigious Times Higher Education Rankings and QS University Rankings.

Inaugural Address and Opening Remarks

Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan
Inaugural Address

CHIEF MINISTER OF KERALA

Dr. R. Bindu
Opening Remarks

MINISTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Speakers

Ada Yonath

NOBEL LAUREATE

Philip G. Altbach

BOSTON COLLEGE

Koppillil Radhakrishnan

CHAIRMAN, IIT COUNCIL

Don Passey

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

N. V. Varghese

IIT BOMBAY

Zachariah Mathew

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT

Shyam Menon

BML MUNJAL UNIVERSITY

Nina Arnhold

WORLD BANK

T.V. Paul

McGILL UNIVERSITY

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Hosted by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council, the Directorate of Collegiate Education, and the Directorate of Technical Education.
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