Academic Leadership
Meet 2026
Connecting Academic Leadership with India’s Innovation Ecosystem.
Key Institutional Metrics
Essential parameters defining the Academic Leadership Roadshow leading up to Innovators Conclave 2026.
Academic Leaders
Chairpersons, Directors, Deans, Principals & Department Heads.
Roadshow Date
Strategic roadshow hosted ahead of Innovators Conclave 2026.
Ratan Tata Innovation Hub
Host venue located in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
National Outreach
Mobilizing institutional participation across India.
Institutional Outreach & Alignment
An institutional outreach initiative focused on building strong participation from the academic ecosystem ahead of Innovators Conclave 2026.
Institutional Engagement
Engaging academic leadership and introducing educational institutions to the scale, vision, and multi-track opportunities associated with Innovators Conclave 2026.
Student Participation
Enabling institutions to nominate and mobilize student developers and innovators for national hackathons, startup exhibitions, pitching arenas, and conclave challenges.
Faculty Engagement
Creating direct opportunities for faculty members to participate as mentors, domain experts, project evaluators, and key ecosystem contributors.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Encouraging academic institutions to strengthen internal innovation cells and startup incubators while connecting with the larger national ecosystem.
Industry & Ecosystem Connect
Creating direct pathways for academic institutions to interact with tech leaders, VCs, corporate innovators, government stakeholders, and research organizations.
Institutional Collaboration
Exploring official participation, strategic nominations, institutional delegations, and long-term academic partnerships with Innovators Conclave 2026.
Roadshow Agenda
28 September 2026 — Detailed session agenda and high-level interaction schedule at Ratan Tata Innovation Hub.
Registration & Welcome Session
Arrival of academic leadership, registration, check-in, and welcome session at Ratan Tata Innovation Hub.
Opening Remarks & Introduction
Official welcome address introducing the agenda, objectives, and context of the Academic Leadership Roadshow.
Address by Sri Surya Teja, IAS, CEO, APIS & RTIH
Keynote“Building an Innovation-Driven Andhra Pradesh: Opportunities for Students, Institutions & Young Innovators”
Innovators Conclave 2026 – Vision, Objectives, Key Programmes & Opportunities
Comprehensive presentation on the vision, objectives, key programmes, participation opportunities, and national scope of Innovators Conclave 2026.
Address by Sri Nimmala Rama Naidu, MLA
Keynote“Encouraging Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Youth Participation for a Better Future”
Address by Sri Deepak Reddy G, Chairman, SEEDAP
Keynote“Empowering Students Through Skills, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Opportunities”
Industry Leader / Country Manager
Industry Address“Industry Perspective on Innovation & Opportunities for Young Talent”
Academic Leadership Interaction – Utilising Innovators Conclave 2026 Opportunities
Interactive discussion with academic leaders on leveraging Innovators Conclave 2026 opportunities for students and institutions.
Institutional Participation, Nominations & Collaboration – Discussion
Discussion on institutional participation, student and faculty nominations, collaboration opportunities, and long-term engagement.
Key Takeaways, Way Forward & Closing Remarks
Summary of key outcomes, actionable next steps, institutional mobilisation, and formal closing remarks.
Lunch & Networking
Networking LunchNetworking lunch for all attending Chairpersons, Directors, Deans, Principals, HODs, industry leaders, and other distinguished guests.
Distinguished Session Leaders
Distinguished leaders from government, skills development, and industry sharing perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, skills, and opportunities for students and young innovators.
Building an Innovation-Driven Andhra Pradesh: Opportunities for Students, Institutions & Young Innovators
An address on the evolving innovation ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh, emerging opportunities for students and young innovators, and the important role academic institutions can play in creating an innovation-driven environment.
Sri Surya Teja, IAS
CEO
Session Highlights
Building an Innovation-Driven Andhra Pradesh: Opportunities for Students, Institutions & Young Innovators
- Innovation ecosystem and emerging opportunities
- Opportunities for students and young innovators
- Role of academic institutions in innovation
- Building an innovation-driven environment
Encouraging Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Youth Participation for a Better Future
A special address focused on encouraging young people to pursue innovation and entrepreneurship while motivating academic institutions to help students identify and utilise emerging opportunities.
Sri Nimmala Rama Naidu
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh
Session Highlights
Encouraging Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Youth Participation for a Better Future
- Encouraging youth participation
- Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
- Supporting student aspirations
- Identifying emerging opportunities
Empowering Students Through Skills, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Opportunities
An address highlighting the importance of skills, entrepreneurship and innovation in empowering students and creating meaningful opportunities to connect with industry and the wider innovation ecosystem.
Sri Deepak Reddy G
Chairman, SEEDAP | Former MLC, Andhra Pradesh
Session Highlights
Empowering Students Through Skills, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Opportunities
- Skills development for students
- Innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Connecting students with industry
- Building capabilities for the future
Industry Perspective on Innovation & Opportunities for Young Talent
An industry perspective on innovation, emerging skills, entrepreneurship and opportunities available to students and young innovators, with a focus on connecting academic talent with industry.
Industry Leader / Country Manager
Senior Industry Representative
Session Highlights
Industry Perspective on Innovation & Opportunities for Young Talent
- Industry perspective on innovation
- Emerging skills and future opportunities
- Entrepreneurship and young talent
- Connecting academic talent with industry
- Utilising Innovators Conclave 2026 opportunities
Who Will Be Part
of the Roadshow?
The Academic Leadership Meet brings together 150+ senior delegates from higher technical education institutions, research bodies, and incubation cells across India.
Chairpersons & Vice Chairpersons
Executive board leaders, university presidents, and founding trustees shaping institutional vision and higher education policy.
Directors & Principals
Campus executive heads and operational leaders overseeing institutional growth, academic excellence, and student delegations.
Deans & Heads of Departments
Senior academic officers, Deans of Academics, Deans of R&D, and HODs driving technical curricula and research initiatives.
Academic Administrators
Senior educational administrators and registrars managing institutional governance, academic partnerships, and university operations.
Innovation & Startup Cell Leads
Innovation & Entrepreneurship coordinators, incubator directors, and startup cell representatives fostering campus entrepreneurship.
R&D Leaders & Senior Faculty
Research & Development directors and senior faculty mentors guiding student projects, hackathon teams, and technology transfer.
From Institutions to Innovation.
From Ideas to Impact.
The Academic Leadership Roadshow represents an important step in the build-up to Innovators Conclave 2026, creating direct engagement with the institutions that nurture India's next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders.
Through this roadshow, academic leadership will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities available at the conclave and explore how their institutions can contribute to and benefit from the larger innovation ecosystem. The initiative aims to transform institutional awareness into active participation, bringing students, faculty, academic institutions, and innovation ecosystems together on one platform.
Contact Our Team
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Hackathon & Pitch Floor
Startup & Innovation Expo
Partnership & Sponsorship
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Future?
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