FICCI has been playing a proactive role in the Education sector since the last 17 years. It has been the leading industry association, that has been advocating reforms in higher education sector, carrying out research, surveys and studies. FICCI’s Higher Education (HE) Committee, which has a strong representation from the Industry, Academia, thought leaders, Think Tanks, NGOs and Consultants, is a platform for policy advocacy, creating sustainable industry—academia linkages, networking, knowledge sharing and promoting collaborative ventures in academic exchanges, industry-oriented research/ consultancy and value-added services. Over the years, the Higher Education Committee has proactively been complementing Government’s growth agenda for the sector.

The FICCI Higher Education Summit and Exhibition is one of the FICCI’s signature events and a sought-after platform in whole of Asia. It brings together key stakeholders including policymakers, educationists, industry leaders, and students to deliberate upon strategies and share best practices that helps in developing a 21st century education system. The key features of the Summit are Panel Sessions, Masterclasses, Exhibition, Vice Chancellors’- CEOs’ Roundtable , FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards and B2B meetings.