ObserveNow Education is all set to host the 10th edition of its flagship event—the Education Leaders Conclave & Awards (ELCA) 2025—on June 5, 2025, in Chandigarh. Powered by Zoom and co-powered by ICFAI University, this edition promises to be a landmark gathering focused on the theme “Higher Education 4.0: The AI Revolution.”

With a sharp focus on how artificial intelligence is transforming the education landscape, the conclave will bring together an impressive cohort of over 150 thought leaders, policymakers, chancellors, vice chancellors, and institutional heads from across India. The event aims to foster discussions around AI-driven transformation in higher education, spanning teaching innovations, student experience enhancement, institutional agility, and the creation of future-ready campuses.

The conclave will be inaugurated with keynote addresses by distinguished leaders including Taniya Tikoo, Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief of ObserveNow, Prof. S. W. Akhtar, Hon’ble Chancellor of Integral University, and Prof. (Dr.) Keshav Sharma, Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh. They will delve into the strategic imperatives of integrating AI across academic and administrative functions in higher education institutions.

A strong lineup of speakers includes top education leaders such as Dr. Aman Mittal (Vice President, Lovely Professional University), Dr. Sunil Rai (Chancellor, UPES Dehradun), Dr. Kanwar Tushar Punj (Pro Chancellor, Sri Sai University), Dr. Anshu Kataria (Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges), and many more from institutions such as CT University, Chandigarh University, and Jigyasa University.

Adding depth to the panel are tech-enabled education leaders and administrators such as Dr. Sandeep Sharma from Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University and Dr. Akhil Dadarma from IILM University, who will contribute to discussions on smart campuses, AI-integrated curricula, and adaptive learning systems.

The conference is supported by organisations prominent in the education sector. All the partners include- The Association of Indian Universities as the Supporting Partner, Powered by Zoom, Co-powered  by ICFAI, Online Learning Partner is Coursera for campus, Technology partner- Dassault Systems, Student housing partner- Scholar Zolo, Networking partner- Wadhwani foundation, University partners – Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth and Integral university, Coding and assessment partner- CodeTantra, Associate partners- Upgrad and YourDost, and finally CSR partner- Strides Pleasin Foundation.

ELCA 2025 will not only serve as a platform for forward-thinking discussions but also recognize institutions and leaders who have championed digital transformation in education. The awards segment will celebrate excellence in edtech adoption, AI implementation, and student-first policies.

As AI continues to redefine the way knowledge is delivered and consumed, ELCA 2025 stands as a crucial touchpoint for India’s higher education community to chart a collaborative, tech-forward future.

For more details and registration, visit: https://observenowevents.in/elca/chandigarh/