About Conference
Welcome to 11th Education Leaders Conclave & Awards(ELCA)
Welcome to the 11th Edition of the Education Leaders Conclave & Awards(ELCA), taking place on 21st – 22nd August 2025 in the vibrant city of Hyderabad. As Southern India’s premier gathering for leaders in Higher Education and the Workforce Development ecosystem, this conclave promises a dynamic and forward-looking experience.
Centered around the theme "AI-Powered Universities & Workplaces: Shaping the Future of Learning and Skill," the event will bring together visionary educators, HR and L&D leaders, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming both academic institutions and the world of work.
From reimagining classrooms to redefining workforce capabilities, the conclave will dive into emerging technologies, skill-based learning models, and innovative talent development practices—all aimed at building future-ready learners and professionals.
Join us as we bridge the gap between education and industry, and shape a smarter, more adaptive future for learning and skill development.
| 21st-22nd August 2025 | Hyderabad |
100+
Speakers
30+
Partners
500+
Delegates
10+
Government Leaders
50+
Award Categories
Partners
Powerd by Partner
Co-Powerd by Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Printing & Digitization Partner
Hybrid Classroom Partner
Employability Partner
Coding & Assessment Partner
Technology Partner
Associate Partner
Associate Partner
Associate Partner
Exhibitor
University Partner
University Partner
AI Healthcare Partner
Associate Partner
GUEST OF HONOUR
Shri Navin Mittal
Principal Secretary Energy
Former Commissioner, Collegiate Education & Technical Education
GUEST OF HONOUR
Professor V. Balakista Reddy
Chairman
Telangana Council of Higher Education
GUEST OF HONOUR
Prof. K Rama Mohana Rao
Vice-Chairman
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)
GUEST OF HONOUR
Dr Chandrasekhar Buddha
CEO, Anuvadini AI
Ministry of Education and Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India
GUEST OF HONOUR
Shrikant Sinha
Chief Executive Officer
Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK), Government of Telangana
GUEST OF HONOUR
Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak
President
Association of Indian Universities
Speakers
HR Leaders
Devi Prasad
Chief Human Resources Officer
Apollo Health & lifstyle ltd
Raghava Avvari
Chief Human Resources Officer
Brane Group
Venka Reddy
Chief People Officer
QualiZeal
Prashant Rai
Chief People Officer
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited
Deepti Varma
Vice President of People eXperience and Technology (PXT)
Amazon Stores India, Japan, and Emerging Markets
Debashish Ghosh
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Berkadia
Vikram Kallianpur
Vice President - Global People & Culture
Enterprise Minds, Inc
Mario David
Vice President Organizational Development
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Abhishek Yadav
Director HR - South Asia
DuPont
Sasidhar Ambatipudi
Director, HR
Pegasystems
Sathbir Kaur
Sr. Director Human Resources
Vertafore
Amit Kumar Soni
Global Head – Learning Solutions
Pepsico
Arun Kumar Sahu
Lead Global People Services
Electronic Arts
Rakesh Almal
Head of Talent Acquisition
ZF Group
Srikanth Jadhav
Head Talent Development
EPAM Systems
Yadhu Kishore Nandikolla
Head HR
Evernorth Health Services
Ranganath I V S
Head HR
Shriram Bioseed Genetics (A Division of DCM Shriram Ltd)
Sheela Lawrence
Head Learning & Development
NTT Data Solutions
Sirisha Kommireddi
Associate Vice President & Global Head - Talent Development
Cigniti Technologies
Discussion Points
EdTech Innovations
Integrating IoT in Smart Campuses and Incorporating Digital Twins in Higher Education
Digital Transformation in HE
Role of AI, VR & AR in Harnessing Transformative Learning in Higher Education..
Inclusive & Personalized Education
Role of evolving Online Learning Platforms in embracing Inclusivity & Personalized Learning Paths..
Cybersecurity in HE
Securing Sensitive Data, Ensuring Safety, and Examining Ethical Considerations of Embracing New Technologie..
Immersive Technology
Enhancing Learning with AI, AR, and VR in Classrooms..
Entrepreneurial Mindsets
Role of Technology and Blockchain in Fostering Innovation and Creativity..
Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity
Navigating the Digital Age in Education..
The Future of Work
Study of Career Evolution, Digital Credentials and Skill Enhancement to create Future Ready Workforce..
Past Partner
Past Speaker
Past Glimpses
Industry Testimonials
Our experience with ObserveNow has been nothing short of exceptional. From the seamless event execution to the insightful discussions and valuable networking, everything was thoughtfully curated. The platform brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry.
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Novotel & HICC ComplexNear HITEC City, P.O. Bag 1101, |
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