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Redefining Education and Skilling for a Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat

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ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, is hosting ‘ArdorComm – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2026’ on 10th April 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

‘Gujarat’ is recognized as a significant hub for education & skilling initiatives in India. Some of the prestigious educational institutions in the country are located in Gujarat. Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat and Vadodara are premier education hubs, with top-tier institutions, offering diverse academic streams in engineering, law, design, and management.

Many Government policies, schemes and educational reforms like implementation of NEP 2020, Samagra Shiksha, scholarship & financial supports, Gyan Sadhana Exam, Learn One More Bharatiya Bhasha, upgrading infrastructure, smart classrooms, STEM labs, and digital facilities focus. Key skilling initiatives include SAKSHAM – KVK 2.0 enhancing employability and promoting entrepreneurship for rural areas, Mukhyamantri Bhumiheen Khetihar Vikas Yojana (MBKVY) for new-age industrial skills, and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), a short-duration training, certification and monetary rewards to youth. All these initiatives are progressing towards improving quality education, skill orientation & employability outcomes.

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.

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

6+

Sessions

40+

Speakers

100+

School Education

100+

Higher Education

25+

Government Dignitaries

25+

EdTech Corporate

2+

RoundTable Discussions

25+

Leadership Dialogues

NEP 2020 in Action

Leadership Driving Transformational and Competency - based Framework

Digital Learning for All

Inclusive Education, Safety and
Cyber Hygiene

EdTech Ecosystem and Teacher Development

Bridging Teaching - Learning and Student Engagement in a Digitally Connected Education Landscape..

Skill-Based Education

Job-ready Skills to Bridge the
Industry - Academia Gap

Hybrid Classrooms & Virtual Learning

Blending Online and Offline Learning for Maximum Impact

Government

K-12

Universities

Engineering Institutions

Business Schools

Preschools

Colleges

HRs

EdTech

CHIEF GUEST

Shri Mukesh Kumar, IAS

Additional Chief Secretary
Higher & Technical Education
Government of Gujarat

Special Guest

Hiranmay Mahanta

CEO
i-Hub Gujarat

Special Guest

Sameer M. Patel

Secretary, State Examination Board
Govt. of Gujarat

Special Guest

Nipun Raval

Deputy Director
Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM)
Govt. of Gujarat

Prof. Rajeev Shorey

Director
IIIT Surat

Prof. Dharmendra Singh

Director
IIIT Vadodara
Vadodara

Manoj R Thakkar

Chairman
International Institute of Management and Technical Studies
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Viral Jain

Chairman & Managing Trustee
Lokpriya Providentia International School
Jamnagar

Dr. CA Achyut Dani

Director-General & Provost
JG University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Dhruv Marwadi

Trustee
Marwadi University
Rajkot, Gujarat

Prahar Anjaria

Founder & Chairman
Rangoli Group of Institutes
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Parth Kotecha

Associate Vice President
Noble University
Junagadh, Gujarat

Raj Mirani

Chairperson & Director
Divine Life International School
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Vinita Rohera

Managing Trustee
Gandhinagar University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Chakraborty

Executive President
Indus University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh

Director General
Kaushalya the Skill University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Dr. Chandni Kapadia

Executive Director
GLS University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) H. M. Nimbark

Provost and CEO
Gyanmanjari Innovative University
Bhavanagar, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) Prafulkumar Udani

Provost
Sankalchand Patel University
Mehsana, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) Avani Umatt

Provost
TeamLease Skills University Vadodara

Dr. Priyesh Gandhi

Provost (Vice Chancellor)
Sigma University
Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr. Saurin R. Shah

Vice Chancellor
Silver Oak University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Prof. G R Sinha

Provost (Vice Chancellor)
GSFC University
Vadodara, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) Indrajit Patel

Vice Chancellor (Provost)
CVM University
Anand, Gujarat

Prof. Parimal H. Vyas

Vice Chancellor
AURO University
Surat, Gujarat

Ashish Chaturvedi

Vice President
Sabarmati University
Ahmedabad

Prof. (Dr.) R B Jadeja

Provost
Marwadi University
Rajkot, Gujarat

Dr. Parag Sanghani

Provost
P. P. Savani University
Surat, Gujarat

Mayuri Vasani

Director
R.P. Vasani International school
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Kamal Mangal

Founder
Anand Niketan Group of School
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Prof. Sanjay Kumar Gupta

Director, Centre of Research
Children’s Research University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Amar Jeet Soni

Director
EBC Group of Schools
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Brig. P.C. Vyas

Director
Institute of Advanced Research
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Gopalbhai P. Bhuva

Chairman & Founder
Asiatic Institute of Science & Technology Gondal

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Chillimuntha

President and CEO
Metas Group of Institutions
Surat, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Srivastava

Vice Chancellor
KN University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Sunny Patel

President
Sabarmati University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Dr. Anish Sinha

Registrar
Indian Institute of Public Health
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Archit Bhatt

Managing Director
Tripada Group of Schools
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Harsh Kapadia

Trustee
The H.B. Kapadia New High School
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Anveshbhai B Patel

Joint Managing Trustee & Secretary
Sardar Patel Education Trust
Anand, Gujarat

Vishal Tiwari

Vice President - Growth & Strategy
Narayana Business School

Dr. Dhruv Brahmbhatt

Registrar
GLS University
Ahmedabad

Prof. H.B. Patel

Registrar (Offg.) & Director, UGC-MMTTC
Central University of Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Dr. Pritesh Shukla

Registrar
TransStadia University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Arun Sutaria

(Retd IAS), Director
Siddharth Public School
Himatnagar, Gujrat

Nirali Dagli

Director Principal
The Mindcraft School Surat
Surat, Gujarat

Dr. Seema Negi

Director Principal
Sanjeevani World School
Mumbai

Jayashree Kad

Director - FLDT
Kalorex Group
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Sabina Sawhney

Principal
Delhi Public School
Bopal, Ahmedabad

Nijpriya Vikalp Panchal

Academic Director
Rising Kids Preschool
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Prof. (Dr.) Apurv Raval

Dean & Director
Shreyarth University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Mustak Rogatya

Vice President
MasterSoft ERP

Faiz Varsi

General Manger, Business Development
Meritto

Rahul Sood

Associate Manager, Business Development
Meritto

Avinash Sharma

BDM WEST
Samsung Electronics India Pvt Ltd

Viral Shroff

Chief Manager
Samsung Electronics India Pvt Ltd

Hasan Zahoor

Channel Manager – India
SMART Technologies

Urvish Sheth

Manager
Microweb Solutions

Puneet Mishr

Principal
Kalorex Future School
Mundra, Gujarat

Fatima Dhafrani

CEO
Saffron English School
Mundra, Gujarat

Kapil Shah

Founder Director
Samarthya Academy
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Dr. Deepak Rajguru

Chairman
Vibrant International Academy
Surat, Gujarat

Dipika Shetty

Principal
Milestone International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Vaishali Parikh

Principal
Mount Litera Zee School
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Nitin Patil

Principal
Gajera Group of Schools
Surat, Gujarat

Dr. Beena Prashant

Principal
IIRA International School
Vadodara, Gujarat

Bhavna Chavda

Principal
Uma Vidyalaya
Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr. Pinky Tripathi

Principal
Thakur Ramnarayan Public School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Deepak Dubey

Principal
Rangoli International School
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Dr. Rupashree Asthana

Vice Principal
Vatsalya International School
Borsad, Gujarat

Deepa Sharma

Principal
Om Shanti English Medium School
Morbi, Gujarat

Binita Negi

Principal
Kalorex Future School
Bharuch, Gujarat

Sapna Parneria

Principal
L .P. Savani Riverside School
Dabholi, Gujarat

Er. Kulwant Marwal

Campus Director
Rungta Vidya Bhavan
Bharuch, Gujarat

Dr. Priti Shirmal

Principal
Biilabong High International School Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr. Harish Chander Khichi

Principal
PP Savani Chaitanya Vidya Sankul
Surat, Gujarat

Dr. Monika Sharma

Principal
Nanduba English Academy
Surat

Seema Mishra

Principal
Kalorex Future School
Ghatlodia, Gujarat

Varun Prakashbhai Desai

Trustee & Joint Director
Navyug English Medium School
Sama, Vadodara, Gujarat

Mita Palan

Principal
Smt. Beena Parikh School for Excellence
Anjar, Gujarat

Manjeet Singh Suhag

Principal
Sanskartirth Gyanpeeth School
Surat, Gujarat

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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

 

AGENDA

Time

Topic

08:30 AM

REGISTRATION

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Panel 1

NEP 2020 in Action: Leadership Driving Transformational and Competency-based Framework

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Inaugural Session

Redefining Education and Skilling for a Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat

10:45 AM – 11:10 AM

NETWORKING TEA

11:10 AM – 12:10 PM

Panel 2

Digital Learning for All: Inclusive Education, Safety and Cyber Hygiene

12:10 PM – 12:20 PM

Industry Speech 1

12:20 PM – 12:30 PM

Industry Speech 2

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM

Panel 3

EdTech Ecosystem and Teacher Development: Bridging Teaching – Learning and Student Engagement in a Digitally Connected Education Landscape

01:30 PM – 01:40 PM

Industry Speech 3

01:40 PM – 01:50 PM

Industry Speech 4

01:50 PM – 02:35 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

02:35 PM – 03:35 PM

Panel 4

Skill-Based Education: Job-ready Skills to Bridge the Industry-Academia Gap

03:35 PM- 03:45 PM

Industry Speech 5

03:45 PM – 03:55 PM

Industry Speech 6

03:55 PM – 04:45 PM

Panel 5

Hybrid Classrooms & Virtual Learning: Blending Online and Offline Learning for Maximum Impact

04:45 PM – 05:00 PM

NETWORKING TEA

05:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Felicitation & Award Ceremony

 

 

Roundtable Agenda

Time

Topic

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration & Hi-Tea

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Welcome Note

4:15 PM – 6:30 PM

RoundTable Discussion:

From Smart Classrooms to Intelligent Campuses: Building Connected Learning Ecosystems for the Digital Age

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Felicitation Ceremony

7:00 PM Onwards

Networking Dinner

Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre

Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Hwy, near Shapath V, Prahlad Nagar
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015