Manoramanews Education summit: A premier platform connecting students, parents, experts and academicians to explore courses, careers, and global opportunities. Gain valuable insights from, top industry experts and academicians enabling informed decisions for a successful educational journey.
Manoramanews Education Summit 2026 is scheduled to be held on 23rd May 2026 at Kochi Marriott Hotel. This marks the second edition of our flagship initiative aimed at preparing students for a future-ready world.
The Education Summit 2025 witnessed strong participation from leading schools across Kerala and was inaugurated by Venu Rajamony (IAS, Retd.), Former Ambassador of India to the Netherlands. The summit featured expert-led sessions on Study Abroad, Engineering & NEET preparation, Architecture, National Education Policy (NEP), and Commerce, offering valuable insights and guidance to students and educators alike. The event was widely appreciated for its relevance and practical approach.
Building on this success, the 2026 edition will feature curated sessions on university selection, entrance exam preparation, study abroad relevance, and future career skills, providing students with the right direction for informed decision-making.
| Education Summit Sessions & Speaker |
| Session | Speaker 1 | Speaker 2 | Speaker 3 |
| Inaugural | Justice Devan Ramachandran | | |
| What if the Entrance Barrier is Crossed? Changing Trends in Engineering with AI | Dr. Narayanan Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor, Manipal University | Tony Thomas, Ex-CIO Nissan Motor | K A Tony
Academic Director
Madame Curie Entrance Academy |
| Accounting Courses and Opportunities in the Era of Digital & AI | CA. BABU ABRAHAM KALLIVAYALIL,
Central Council Member of ICAI | NA | Shri. Amritalakshmi,
Vice Principal & Head of Dept, Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amritapuri |
| Study Abroad: The Changing Global Education Landscape | K Vasuki IAS,
Secretary to the Honorable Kerala Governor | NA | Manoj P, Founder and Chief Consultant - Global Educational Consultants |
| Are times changing? Excellent opportunities for higher education in the country | Saji Gopinath, VC, Digital University | Dr. Bhavathrathan B K
Associate Professor, IIT Palakkad | Dr. Murale Venugopalan
Associate Professor, School of Business Amrita Kochi |
| Different Paths of Higher Education: Skills for the Future | Pradeep Jayaraman, CEO, Adani Port | Don Max, Film Editor & Director | Deepak Radhakrishnan
CEO & Executive Director
Ibis Academy of Higher Education |
| Things to Remember When Choosing Courses – The Choice You Make | Johny Lukose
(News Director, Manorama News) | NA | T R Shamsudheen
Founder and CEO, Mentor Colleges |
