Archive · 26 Jan 2026
TN to Host Global Education Summit
The Tamil Nadu government is hosting a big education event called the India Global Education Summit in Chennai on January 28-29, 2026.
The Chief Minister and other important people will be there.
The event will bring together leaders from education, universities, and industries from over 20 countries.
They will talk about how to make education better and find new opportunities for students and schools.
There will be discussions, workshops, and a big expo where people can meet and make deals.
The goal is to help students from Tamil Nadu go to top schools around the world and bring good schools to Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu government, along with NISAU and TIDCO, will host the India Global Education Summit (IGES) 2026 in Chennai on January 28-29, 2026.
The summit will be presided over by Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Over 1,000 delegates from more than 20 countries are expected to attend, including policymakers, global education leaders, universities, investors, and industry stakeholders.
The event will feature thematic stages, leaders’ roundtables, sector-focused workshops, a B2B Expo, and an exclusive deal room.
The summit aims to showcase Tamil Nadu’s educational strengths and create opportunities for students and institutions.
- Who
- Government of Tamil Nadu, NISAU, TIDCO, MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, global education leaders, universities, investors, industry stakeholders, international delegations
- What
- India Global Education Summit (IGES) 2026
- When
- January 28-29, 2026
- Where
- Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai
- Why
- To facilitate collaboration and investment opportunities in higher education, skilling, research, and innovation
- Event Name
- India Global Education Summit (IGES) 2026
- Date
- January 28-29, 2026
- Location
- Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai
- Organizers
- Government of Tamil Nadu, NISAU, TIDCO
- Expected Delegates
- Over 1,000 from more than 20 countries
- Key Attendees
- MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, policymakers, global education leaders, universities, investors, industry stakeholders
- Event Features
- Thematic stages, leaders’ roundtables, workshops, B2B Expo, deal room