QS India Summit 2027
7-9 February 2027 | Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa
Scaling the Next Frontier: The Innovation Advantage
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About the Summit
Where India’s higher education leaders shape the next frontier
As India advances towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the higher education conversation is moving beyond scale to impact.
Universities are being challenged to develop research-ready talent, build stronger innovation ecosystems and translate academic excellence into economic growth and societal progress. This is increasingly important as India’s universities deepen their relationships with industry, Global Capability Centres and international partners.
QS India Summit 2027 will convene senior leaders from higher education, government and industry to explore how India can scale the research, talent, entrepreneurship and strategic partnerships that will define its innovation advantage.
What to expect
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Strategic conversations
Explore the implications of India’s evolving innovation economy for institutional strategy, research, skills and international engagement. -
Ideas grounded in practice
Hear how universities and their partners are developing talent, strengthening industry collaboration and translating research into meaningful impact. -
Global partnership opportunities
Connect Indian higher education leaders with institutions and organisations from around the world to develop research, academic and innovation partnerships. -
A senior international network
Meet university leaders, policymakers and industry representatives with the authority and expertise to move conversations forward.
Looking back at QS India Summit 2026
A global community focused on India’s higher education future
The 2026 Summit, held under the theme India@2047: Building Skills, Achieving Scale, Driving Innovation, examined some of the most important questions facing Indian and global higher education.
Conversations covered artificial intelligence and future skills, TNE and international branch campuses, student recruitment, international partnerships, research impact, accreditation and institutional performance.
The 2026 audience included:
- Participants from more than 30 countries
- 58% chancellors, rectors, dignitaries, directors or advisers
- 39% of participants travelling from outside Asia
- Senior voices from universities, government, diplomacy and industry
Testimonials
"The QS India Summit continues to be the pre-eminent HE event of its kind with high quality speakers, attendees and organisers."
- Prof Tariq Ali, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement and Partnerships, University of Liverpool
"QS Summit was an insightful experience that highlighted how higher education is evolving toward deeper international collaboration, industry integration, and impactful research."
- Prof. Fuad, Attache of Education, Embassy of Indonesia
"QS Events represent a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends in higher education. They connect you to world's top universities' leaders, where you can build partnerships and collaborations."
- Mr. Ahmed Albalushi, External Relations Officer, University of Nizwa
"The QS India Summit 2026 successfully brought together thought leaders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and shape the future of Indian higher education."
- Dr Hemamalini S, Director Ranking and accreditation, Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai
"QS summit 2026 was an excellent opportunity to learn the global developments happening and future ahead for the higher education sector. It gives an opportunity to update yourself and your institution. Thanks to QS."
- Dr. Gulab Khedekar, Director, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University