About the Summit
Co-creating a Roadmap for the Future of Education in the East
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region presents the 5th edition of Education East, taking place in Kolkata this November.
More than a conventional education conference, Education East 2026 is an experiential platform bringing the entire education ecosystem together under one roof.
The platform combines a high-level conference with a curated exhibition, creating opportunities for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, technology discovery, networking, collaboration and partnerships.
The Intent
An experiential platform, not a conventional conference
Policymakers, school and university leaders, educators, industry, skill providers, EdTech companies, AI innovators, researchers, investors and education solution providers will come together to explore the ideas, technologies and models shaping the future of learning.
At its core, CII Education East is about unlocking the full potential of Eastern India’s human capital.
By connecting the people, institutions, ideas, technologies and innovations driving education, the platform seeks to strengthen the region’s education ecosystem, accelerate its growth trajectory and position Eastern India as one of India’s leading centres of talent, skills, knowledge and human capital.
Why Attend?
Discover. Experience. Connect. Collaborate.
Education East 2026 is designed for those who want to understand where education is heading—and what it will take to get there.
Discover What’s Next
Gain insights into emerging models in AI-enabled learning, future-ready education, skills, higher education and workforce development.
See Innovation in Action
Explore a curated exhibition featuring EdTech, AI, classroom technologies, learning solutions and innovations transforming education.
Hear Directly from Industry
Understand the skills, capabilities and behaviours that employers will need from the future workforce.
Explore What Works
Discover practical approaches to experiential, multidisciplinary, modular and work-integrated learning.
Engage with the Ecosystem
Exchange ideas with policymakers, education leaders, institutions, technology companies, skill providers, innovators and industry.
Build Meaningful Connections
Create relationships that can translate into partnerships, collaborations, investment, innovation and new opportunities.
From Ideas to Action
Preparing for 2047 is not only about imagining the future of education. It is about building an education system capable of creating that future.
What Happens on the Floor?
An Education Expo Built for Discovery & Engagement
Education East 2026 brings the future of education to life through an interactive, experience-led environment.
Exhibition
Discover education technologies, solutions and innovations shaping the future of learning.
Live Demonstrations
See emerging tools, technologies and approaches in action—not just on presentation screens.
Interactive Sessions
Participate in hands-on conversations, showcases and problem-solving formats.
Networking Pods
Connect with educators, institutions, policymakers, industry leaders and innovators in focused engagement spaces.
Keynote Addresses
Hear from influential voices shaping the future of education, skills and human capital.
Innovation Showcases
Explore emerging ideas, business models, technologies and practices transforming learning.
Knowledge Exchanges
Share experiences and insights across school education, higher education, skills, technology and industry.
Industry Connect
Identify opportunities for partnerships and meaningful collaboration between education institutions and industry.
The Partnership Pavilion
Turn conversations into meaningful partnerships through institutional collaborations, strategic alliances and MoU exchanges.
Who Will Be at Education East?
Every part of the ecosystem, in one room
Education East brings together decision-makers, influencers, practitioners and solution providers from across the education and talent ecosystem.