Ministerial Keynotes
Maharashtra's leadership sets the state's higher-education vision — live, direct and on record.
Host Partner
Department of Higher & Technical Education
Government of Maharashtra
Department of Higher & Technical EducationGovernment of Maharashtra
Transforming Maharashtra into a Global Destination for World-Class Education, Research, Innovation and Talent
Maharashtra, Reimagined
The Maharashtra Higher Education Summit 2026 is a flagship, two-day convening organised in association with the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra as Host Partner, with Elets Technomedia and its digitalLEARNING vertical as Knowledge Partner. It brings together the full spectrum of the state's education, skilling and innovation ecosystem, cabinet ministers, Vice-Chancellors, institutional heads, industry leaders and global partners for two days of structured dialogue, decisive commitments and transformative outcomes.
Scheduled for 2-3 December 2026 at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, the summit will bring policymakers, academic leaders, industry and youth into one room, all committed to the same goal: a Maharashtra where every graduate is career-ready and every institution is built for the future.
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Programme Chair
Shri. B Venugopal Reddy, IAS
Hon’ble Additional Chief Secretary
Higher & Technical Education Department
Government of Maharashtra
What to Expect?
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A Higher Education Transformation Roadmap
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An Industry–Academia Partnership Framework
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Strategic MoUs & collaborations
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A knowledge-exchange platform
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The Maharashtra Higher Education Network
The Experience
Two Days Built for Impact
Formats that turn dialogue into decisions and commitments.
Panel Discussions
Multi-voice expert panels across the focus areas — government, academia and industry at one platform.
Roundtables
Closed-door conversations between leaders and academics built for decisions, not debate.
Fireside Chats
Candid, one-on-one conversations with influential voices in policy, education and industry.
Innovation Expo & Showcase
A live showcase of EdTech, SkillTech and startup innovation.
Networking & Collaboration
Curated meetups, delegate lounges and industry–academia matchmaking across both days.
Focus Areas
Seven themes shape every session, roundtable and partnership conversation at the Summit.
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Maharashtra as a Global Education Hub
International partnerships, foreign university campuses and a distinctive global identity.
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World-Class Education Within Maharashtra
Globally competitive programmes, international exposure and strong career opportunities.
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Research Excellence and Academic Talent
Research-oriented institutions, faculty development, doctoral education and shared facilities.
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Institutional Quality and Rankings
Accreditation, stronger national performance and improved global standing.
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Industry–Academia Partnerships and Employability
Apprenticeships, industry-linked curricula, emerging skills and graduate outcomes.
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Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer
Research commercialisation, incubation and solutions to industry and societal challenges.
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NEP, AI and Inclusive Institutional Transformation
Multidisciplinary learning, digital capability and equitable access across Maharashtra.
Special Commemorative Souvenir
Maharashtra's Higher Education Transformation Story
The Department of Higher and Technical Education, in collaboration with Elets Technomedia, is organising the Maharashtra Higher Education Summit 2026, a two-day flagship convening scheduled for 2-3 December 2026 in Mumbai.
To commemorate the occasion, Elets Digital Learning Magazine, in collaboration with the Department, is proud to release a Special Commemorative Souvenir documenting Maharashtra's remarkable journey towards becoming a global talent hub for inclusive, industry-linked education.
This exclusive publication will capture the State's pioneering NEP 2020 reforms, institutional excellence and bold Viksit Maharashtra 2047 vision showcasing key education sectors, emerging opportunities and inspiring success stories from across Maharashtra.
Need Clarity?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about participation, partnership and programming.
The Maharashtra Higher Education Summit 2026 will be held at Hotel
Sahara Star, Mumbai on 2-3 December 2026.
Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors, Registrars, Directors and
Principals; senior officials of the Department of Higher & Technical Education; industry and CSR
leaders; researchers and innovators; edtech founders; international education partners.
Use the Register button anywhere on this site to submit
your details. Registrations are reviewed by the Summit Secretariat, and confirmed delegates receive
an official invitation with venue, agenda and access details closer to the event.
Delegate participation is by invitation and confirmation from the Summit
Secretariat. Fee details, where applicable for specific delegate categories, will be published
alongside the detailed agenda.
Yes. Partnership packages span sponsorship tiers, Innovation Expo stalls,
speaking opportunities and branding in the Special Commemorative Souvenir. Select Partner /
Exhibitor in the registration form and the partnerships team will share the full deck.
Speaker nominations are welcome from universities, government bodies,
industry and research organisations. Choose Speaker Nomination in the form and
include the proposed theme and a short profile. The programme committee reviews all nominations
against the Summit's focus areas.
A Higher Education Transformation Roadmap, an Industry–Academia
Partnership Framework, strategic MoUs signed on-site, a continuing Knowledge Exchange Platform, and
the formation of the Maharashtra Higher Education Network.
Yes. All confirmed delegates receive a participation certificate, the
Special Commemorative Souvenir, and post-event access to session summaries and the published
roadmap.
Still have a question? Write to the Summit Secretariat
Mumbai · 2-3 Dec 2026Registrations open