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“ArdorComm - Education Leadership Symposium” - A RoundTable Meet
Event Theme: Bridging the academia - Industry Gap through Digital Credentials
#ELS2026 #ELSLucknow #EducationLeadershipSymposium
As industries rapidly evolve with automation, AI, and changing workforce demands, higher education institutions must ensure graduates possess skills that align with real-world expectations. Traditional degrees alone are no longer sufficient to demonstrate job readiness. Digital credentials, including micro-certifications, badges, and verified skill records, are emerging as powerful tools to bridge the academia-industry gap. They enable institutions to certify specific competencies, industry projects, internships, and lifelong learning achievements in a transparent and portable format.
For a growing education hub like Lucknow, digital credentials can strengthen employability, foster stronger university-industry partnerships, and create talent pipelines for emerging sectors. This discussion will explore how institutions can integrate credentialing systems to make graduates more future-ready, competitive, and aligned with employer needs.
At this exclusive ‘RoundTable Meet’ we will witness senior leadership from higher education fraternity. Academicians and educators will unite under one roof for a meaningful brainstorming session.
Join us at the Education Leadership Symposium on 22nd May 2026 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Who Should Attend
Educators
Academicians
Chancellors
Founders
Vice-Chancellors
CEOs
Pro VCs
Deans
Directors
Principals
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
Integrating digital credentials with traditional degrees & transcripts
Skill-based micro-credentials & certification
Employability & hiring confidence among employers
A secure technology infrastructure
Lifelong learning through stackable & modular credentials
Eminent Speakers

Prof. (Dr.) Satish Chander Sharma
Pro Vice Chancellor
Babu Banarasi Das University
Lucknow

Wg. Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Kumar (Retd)
Dy Pro Vice Chancellor & Director, ASET
Amity University
Lucknow Campus

Prof. Jayanand
Pro Vice Chancellor
Shobhit University
Meerut

Dr. Parma Nand
Vice Chancellor
Sharda University
Agra
AGENDA
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 3:30 – 3:45 PM | Registration & Networking Tea |
| 3:45 – 4:00 PM | Welcome Note & Keynote Address |
| 4:00 – 6:15 PM | Roundtable Session: Bridging the academia – Industry Gap through Digital Credentials |
| 6:15 – 6:30 PM | Turning Education Reform into Reality: AI and Blockchain for Global Academic Mobility |
| 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Closing Remark & Felicitations |
| 7:00 PM Onwards | Networking Cocktails followed by Dinner |
VENUE