Program Schedule

While digital transformation is reshaping education globally, India leads in leveraging online platforms to scale learning opportunities for India’s economic and social ambitions. The online education market in India is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 19.9% until 2027. Burgeoning population, demand for professional upskilling, new government regulations and increase in internet penetration, presents both opportunities and challenges in delivering online education at scale in India. Key themes addressed in this session include the role of government policies and initiatives to support the development of online education, emerging trends in edtech, successful case studies and best practices for sustainable scaling in the Indian context. Through this session, we aim to empower our universities, edtech companies, educators, and other education stakeholders to navigate this dynamic landscape in India and unlock the full potential of digital learning to cater to diverse learner needs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will:

1. Understand the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering online education at scale in India.
2. Explore strategies and best practices for effective collaborative partnerships.
3. Get insights into India government’s The New Education Policy and other initiatives that support online education.
4. Learn from successful case studies and examples that have been successful in scaling online education offerings in the Indian context.
5. Know about emerging trends in edtech and models of engagement that exist for successful partnerships.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Universities and educators interested in leveraging online education platforms to reach to wider audience and enhance learning outcomes.
• Edtech companies and entrepreneurs working in the education technology sector who are looking to develop their India market strategy.
• Industry stakeholders interested in exploring online training solutions for upskilling of their working professionals.

TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL: All

Presenters

Vidya Yeravdekar

Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International University, India

Principal Director of Symbiosis Society, and Pro Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural University. She is also a member of University Grants Commission. Ranked No.14 amongst India’s top 25 Powerful Women, Dr. Vidya has been instrumental in bringing in innovative approaches to internationalisation of higher education in India.

Ren Yi

IEAA President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia

Professor Yi is an international education expert with 15+ years of experience in higher education. He is Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Southern Queensland and incoming President of the International Association Education of Australia (IEAA). Professor Yi is also a Past President of the Australasian Research Management Society.

Chairperson

Vik Singh

Trade & Investment Commissioner, South Asia, Australian Trade & Investment Commission, India

Vik Singh is Consul (Commercial) and Trade and Investment Commissioner for Austrade in South Asia. He leads Austrade’s Education teams across the dynamic and fast-growing South Asia Region. Vik was appointed to India in Nov 2023 and was previously based in Sydney, leading various trade, international education, and digital transformation projects at Austrade. Vik brings 20 years of business experience working in both in domestic and international leadership roles across business development, international student recruitment, marketing, data insights and commercial partnerships.