

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 !!

Hon’ble School Education Minister
Govt. of Tamil Nadu

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

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

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

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

Chief Digital Officer and President, India
Anthology

Business Director
South Asia – D2L

Head Higher Education Skilling India & Subcontinent SAP India

Head South
Knauf Ceiling Solutions

AVP Growth
ExtraaEdge

Academic Head
Q&I and Thomson Digital

MD and CEO
Kalorex Group

CEO & Secretary
Nehru Group of Institutions Tamilnadu & Kerala

Director
Jayapriya Vidyalaya Group of Institutions

CEO- Operations
Kalorex Group

Senior Associate Vice President and CE
AMM Foundation

Chancellor
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women

Founding Vice-Chancellor
Sai University

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

Vice Chancellor
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
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.