ArdorComm Education Leadership Summit 2025

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Future-Ready Tamil Nadu: Learning in the Age of AI, Skills & Inclusion

#AELSA2026 #AELSAChennai #AELSATamilNadu

ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India is hosting ‘ArdorComm – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2026’ on 19th June 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

‘Tamil Nadu’ has progressed as an education & skilling hub and is considered to be one of the most literate states in India. Cities like  Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore, Madurai, Salem & Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) represents topmost educational institutes, industries, and career destinations. Industrial development & academic infrastructure attracts workforce & students from across the nation. Government policies, schemes, educational reforms & initiatives are progressing towards improving quality education, skill orientation & employability outcomes.

Tamil Nadu, the land of Tamils allures with its art, literature, history, music and culture. Temples of this state flaunt an unbeatable architectural style, hence, it is often referred to as ‘The Land of Temples’, with old famous cities like Madurai, Kancheepuram, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari showcasing mesmerising architecture of temples. Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor and several other cities of Tamil Nadu attract offbeat travellers and nature-lovers. Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Vellore, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli and Erode are the smartest cities in Tamil Nadu and has tremendous potential for job creation.  Chennai is also one of the most-visited Indian cities by foreigners. It attracts a huge number of domestic & foreign health tourists, as is also referred to as ‘India’s health capital’.  It hosts more than one-third of India’s automobile industry, and is a major film production center, home to the Tamil film industry (Kollywood).

At this biggest flagship event will witness the presence of senior leadership from KG to PG. Educators, Start-ups, Edtech & Industry experts will converge to share insights, experiences, and best practices in pursuit of sustainable growth for the education community. ‘ArdorComm Media’ will also felicitate and honour individuals – institutions whose contribution have tirelessly worked towards the betterment of education.

This Knowledge forum invites policy makers, representation from government, dignitaries from education, skill, labor & employment departments; academicians and educators from preschool, school, higher, technical, and skill education; industry experts from edtech and startups. All will unite under one roof to share their experiences, ideas, and innovations that have facilitated the growth of the education community and how the future of education is shaping in this technologically evolving scenario.

Join us to experience this moment of celebration & knowledge sharing at ArdorComm – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 – Chennai !!

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6+

Speakers

40+

Schools

100+

Higher Education

100+

Govt. Dignitaries

10+

EdTech & Startups

25+

Essential Skills for the 21st Century: Preparing Students for the Future of Work

Inclusive, Equitable & Accessible Education: Bridging rural-urban learning gaps

EdTech, Hybrid Learning & Digital Inclusion: Affordability, Accessibility & Digital Wellbeing

AI-powered teaching & learning ecosystems: Digital Transformation & Future Classrooms

Campus-To-Career Pathways: Skilling, Employability & Industry Integration

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HUMAN RESOURCE

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Chief Guest

Thiru Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

Hon’ble School Education Minister
Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Special Guest

Dr. M. Jayaprakasan (I.S.D.S)

CEO, Naan Mudhalvan Skill Initiative, Tamil Nadu Govt. of Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation

Special Guest

Dr. G. Geetha

Director of Collegiate Education (FAC)
Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Special Guest

V Santhanam

Regional Director, National Institute of Open Schooling NIOS Regional Centre Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Jayanth Prakash

Account Director & Regional Lead – South, Academics & Government
LinkedIn

Raj Mruthyunjayappa

Chief Digital Officer and President, India
Anthology

Dr. Prem Das Maheshwari

Business Director
South Asia – D2L

Phillip Samuel Babu.S

Head Higher Education Skilling India & Subcontinent SAP India

A. Varun Kumar

Head South
Knauf Ceiling Solutions

Supreetha Gonsalves

AVP Growth
ExtraaEdge

Akash Gautam

Academic Head
Q&I and Thomson Digital

Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff

MD and CEO
Kalorex Group

Dr. P. Krishna Kumar

CEO & Secretary
Nehru Group of Institutions Tamilnadu & Kerala

Nagasamy Suresh Dinesh

Director
Jayapriya Vidyalaya Group of Institutions

Anantha Krishnan B

CEO- Operations
Kalorex Group

Narayanan Hariharan

Senior Associate Vice President and CE
AMM Foundation

Prof. S.P. Thyagarajan

Chancellor
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women

Prof. Jamshed Bharucha

Founding Vice-Chancellor
Sai University

Dr. S.N. Sridhara

Vice-Chancellor
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)

Dr. Chadaram Sivaji

Vice Chancellor
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2026

Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced “ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2026” to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, Corporate and EdTech Startups associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trendsetters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector.

ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2026 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and EdTech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country.

AWARD CATEGORIES - 6 Segments

Preschools | School Education | Higher Education | Skills & Training | EdTech Startups | EdTech Corporate

  • Organisation/ Institute

  • Excellence in Preschool Pedagogy 2026
  • Outstanding Contribution in Early Childhood Education 2026
  • Innovative Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 2026
  • Innovation in Creating Most Hygienic Campus Infrastructure 2026
  • Outstanding Preschool in Creative Arts & Culture 2026
  • Most Impactful Preschool in Digital Infrastructure 2026
  • Start-Up Preschool of the Year 2026
  • Leading Preschool Chain (National) 2026
  • Leading Preschool Chain (Regional) 2026
  • Excellence in STEM Education 2026
  • Remarkabale Contribution in Sports Education 2026
  • Most Emerging National Preschool Franchise Brand of the Year 2026
  • Individual

  • Iconic Leadership Award in Preschool Education 2026
  • Entrepreneurship Award in Preschool education 2026
  • Preschool Edupreneur Award of the Year 2026
  • Preschool Leadership Award 2026
  • Outstanding Preschool Digital Educator Award of the Year 2026
  • Most Emerging Leader in Preschool Education 2026
  • Most Emerging National Preschool Franchise Brand of the Year 2026
  • Organisation/ Institute

  • Outstanding School in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2026
  • Excellence in Student Outreach, Engagment and Digital Innovation 2026
  • Most Emerging School of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Primary School of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Secondary School of the Year 2026
  • Innovation in Pedagogy and Skills Enhancement 2026
  • Outstanding School in Creative Arts and Culture 2026
  • Most Impactful School in Digital Infrastructure 2026
  • Most Promising School in Global Collaborative Learning 2026
  • Outstanding Green School Initiative of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding School in Smart Class Initiative 2026
  • Most Promising School for Academic Excellence 2026
  • Remarkable Contribution in Co-Curricular School Activities 2026
  • Remarkable Contribution in Teacher Training 2026
  • CSR Excellence in School Education 2026
  • Remarkable Contribution in Curriculum Development 2026
  • Outstanding School in Learning Intiative and Skill Development 2026
  • Leading School Chain (National) 2026
  • Leading School Chain (Regional) 2026
  • Remarkable Contribution in Sports Education 2026
  • Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards Humanity & Nation Building 2026
  • Outstanding Institute towards Socio-Economic Empowerment Initiatives 2026
  • Leadership (Individual) Category

  • Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2026
  • Outstanding Principal of the Year 2026
  • Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2026
  • Iconic Leadership in School Education 2026
  • Outstanding Digital Educator Award of the Year 2026
  • Most Emerging Leader in School Education 2026
  • Innovative Digital Educator Award in School Education 2026
  • Women Entrepreneurship Award in School Education 2026
  • K-12 Edupreneur Award of the Year 2026
  • Organisation/ Institute

  • Excellence in Student Outreach & Industry Engagement 2026
  • Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2026
  • Outstanding Institute in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2026
  • Remarkable Contribution in Online Learning and Digital Practices 2026
  • Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement 2026
  • Outstanding  Institute in Learning Initiative and Skill Development 2026
  • Most Impactful Institute in Digital Infrastructure 2026
  • Most Emerging  Engineering Institute 2026
  • Most Promising Institute in R&D 2026
  • Outstanding Institute with Excellent Infrastructure and Green Campus Initiative 2026
  • Outstanding Institute in Digital Innovation and Technology 2026
  • CSR Excellence in Higher Education 2026
  • Most Impactful Contribution for Global Outreach and Exchange Program 2026
  • Most Promising Institute in Global Collaboration 2026
  • Most Emerging Startup University 2026
  • Most Promising B-School of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising Corporate-Governed University 2026
  • Outstanding Institute in Smart Class Initiative 2026
  • Outstanding University in Training & Placements 2026
  • Most Promising University in Curriculum Design and Development 2026
  • E-Campus Award of the Year 2026
  • Remarkable Contribution in Distance Learning Education
  • Most Promising Medical Institute 2026
  • Most Promising Engineering Institute 2026
  • Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards Humanity & Nation Building 2026
  • Outstanding Institute towards Socio-Economic Empowerment Initiatives 2026
  • Most Emerging Pharmacy Institute 2026
  • Outstanding Institute in Journalism and Mass Communications 2026
  • Leadership (Individual) Category

  • Iconic Leadership in Higher Education 2026
  • Outstanding Leadership in Higher Education 2026
  • Outstanding Contribution in Online Education and Pedagogy 2026
  • Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2026
  • Outstanding Principal in Higher Education 2026
  • Excellent Digital Educator Award 2026
  • Excellence in Innovative Teaching & Learning Practices 2026
  • Outstanding Research Scholar of the Year 2026
  • Entrepreneurship Award in Higher Education 2026
  • Women Entrepreneurship Award in Higher Education 2026
  • Emerging Leader in Higher Education 2026
  • Outstanding Principal in Higher Education 2026
  • Institute Category

  • Most Promising Skill Development & Training Institute 2026
  • Excellence in Skill Education 2026
  • Excellence in Sports & Physical Education 2026
  • Most Promising Institute for Soft Skills Training 2026
  • Most Promising Institute for Corporate Training 2026
  • Most Promising Institute in Performing Arts 2026
  • Most Promising Institute in Entrepreneurial Excellence & Training 2026
  • Most Promising Design Institute of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising Institute in Vocational Training 2026
  • Most Promising Institute for Dance 2026
  • Most Promising Institute for Drama 2026
  • Most Promising Institute for Music 2026
  • Most Promising Institute for Fine Arts 2026
  • Leadership (Individual) Category

  • Innovator of the Year in Professional Certification Training 2026
  • Iconic Leadership in Skill Education and Training 2026
  • Iconic Leadership in Online Training and Education 2026
  • Outstanding Skill Development Trainer 2026
  • Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award  2026
  • Entrepreneurship Award in Skilling & Training 2026
  • Women Entrepreneurship Award in Skilling & Training 2026
  • Iconic Leadership in Performing Arts 2026
  • Leading E-learning Platform 2026
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Higher Education 2026
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Schools 2026
  • Most Promising Assessment Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Smart Class Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Leading ERP Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2026
  • Leading School Security Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising Video Conferencing Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Excellence in Multi-Language Content Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Admission Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising AR-VR Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Innovation in AI-ML 2026
  • Outstanding Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Leading Display Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising Hybrid Solution Provider of the year 2026
  • Innovative Training Provider to Working Professionals 2026
  • Innovative Digital Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising LMS Provider of the Year 2026
  • Innovative Lab Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Innovation in Robotics in the Year 2026
  • Outstanding contribution in IOT & Big Data in the Year 2026
  • Leading E-learning Platform 2026
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Higher Education 2026
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Schools 2026
  • Most Promising Assessment Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Smart Class Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Leading ERP Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2026
  • Leading School Security Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising Video Conferencing Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Excellence in Multi-Language Content Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Admission Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising AR-VR Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding Innovation in AI-ML 2026
  • Outstanding Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Leading Display Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising Hybrid Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Innovative Training Provider to Working Professionals 2026
  • Innovative Digital Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Most Promising LMS Provider of the Year 2026
  • Innovative Lab Solution Provider of the Year 2026
  • Innovation in Robotics in the Year 2026
  • Outstanding contribution in IoT & Big Data in the Year 2026
  • Outstanding CSR Initiative in Environment Protection & Sustainability of the Year  2026
  • Impactful CSR initiative towards Humanity & Nation Building of the Year 2026
  • Outstanding CSR initiative towards Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Year 2026
  • Innovative Online Mathematics Platform for Schools in the year 2026
  • Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement 2026