For over a decade, EducationToday has remained at the forefront of India's educational landscape, creating significant platforms that celebrate excellence, encourage collaboration, and drive conversations that shape the future of learning.

In 2026, EducationToday proudly marks its 14th year of hosting prestigious national conferences and award ceremonies that educators across India eagerly look forward to. What began as a vision to bring educators together has today evolved into one of India's most respected education event platforms, connecting school leaders, policymakers, innovators, and changemakers under one roof.

Over the years, EducationToday has steadily expanded its footprint across five key regions—North India, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Mysore, and Bangalore, where these flagship events are hosted annually. Each summit serves as a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, discussing emerging educational trends, and recognising institutions and leaders creating a lasting impact in the K-12 space.

Every year, our events bring together over 300 educators, including principals, chairpersons, directors, and academic leaders from some of India's most reputed schools. Through insightful keynote sessions and interactive panel discussions, participants explore critical topics surrounding education policies, pedagogical innovations, reforms, leadership challenges, student well-being, technology integration, and the evolving future of schools.

At the heart of these gatherings lies a shared commitment—to strengthen educational communities and inspire transformative change through collaboration and thought leadership.

North Educators' Summit 2026, Gurugram

One of EducationToday's most anticipated flagship events—the North Educators' Summit 2026, will be held on September 10, 2026, in Gurugram. The summit will welcome over 300 leading educators representing CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, and international schools across Delhi, Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Designed as a platform for dialogue and innovation, the summit will feature influential speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and networking opportunities for education leaders from across North India. Alongside the conference, the North India School Merit Awards 2026 will honour visionary institutions and exemplary educational practices that continue to raise benchmarks in the sector.

By spotlighting innovation, leadership, and best practices, the event aims to inspire schools to create more progressive and future-ready learning environments.

Maharashtra Educators' Summit 2026, Mumbai

Continuing its tradition of recognising educational excellence across regions, EducationToday will host the Maharashtra Educators' Summit 2026 on September 29, 2026, in Mumbai.

The summit will bring together more than 200 senior educators from CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, and international schools across Maharashtra. As one of the state's leading education gatherings, the event will serve as a collaborative platform for discussing pressing educational challenges, innovative teaching methodologies, institutional growth strategies, and leadership in modern schooling.

The Maharashtra School Merit Awards 2026, held alongside the summit, will celebrate institutions that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to academic excellence, innovation, student development, and holistic education.

South India Educators' Summit 2026, Hyderabad

The South India Educators' Summit 2026 is set to take place in Hyderabad on October 7, 2026. Recognised as a premier K-12 education summit, the event will bring together educators, policymakers, school leaders, and innovators from across South India.

The summit is planned to facilitate meaningful conversations around the future of education while creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Featuring keynote addresses, expert-led panel discussions, and an Innovation pavilion showcasing India's leading EdTech solutions, the event will offer attendees practical insights and forward-thinking strategies for modern education.

A major highlight of the summit is the Dynamic Awards 2026, which recognise individuals and institutions whose contributions have created a lasting impact in the field of education. Be it influencing policy, leading institutions, or driving technological advancement in classrooms, the South India Educators' Summit serves as a definitive platform for those committed to shaping the future of education in India.

14th National Conference on K-12 Leadership 2026 & India School Merit Awards 2026, Bengaluru

The 14th National Conference on K-12 Leadership 2026, scheduled for December 3, 2026, in Bengaluru, will bring together eminent school leaders, founders, trustees, EdTech innovators, and policymakers from across the country.

Recognised as one of India's most prestigious education gatherings, the conference will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue on the evolving future of K-12 education, leadership, pedagogy, technology integration, and holistic student development.

Held alongside the India School Merit Awards 2026, the event will honour exemplary institutions that are setting new benchmarks in academic excellence, innovation, and transformative educational practices. Through insightful discussions, collaborative networking, and the celebration of pioneering schools, the conference aims to inspire progressive thinking and strengthen the future of education in India.

Building the Future of Education Together

For 14 years, EducationToday's conferences and awards have gone beyond being annual events; they have become powerful platforms for connection, recognition, and transformation within the education community.

With the evolving educational landscape, EducationToday remains committed to fostering dialogue that matters, celebrating institutions that inspire change, and empowering educators who mould the next generation.

With every summit, every discussion, and every award, we continue our mission of building stronger educational ecosystems across India, together.