The Apollo University And University Of Leicester Host Education Summit 2026: Global Careers In The Age Of AI.

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Hyderabad, Telangana, 2nd of February, 2026 : Hyderabad, 2^nd February 2026: The Apollo University, in collaboration with the University of Leicester, UK hosted a one-day education summit titled “Apollo–Leicester Education Summit 2026” with the theme “Global Careers in the Age of AI”, at The Park, Hyderabad, today. The summit was designed for senior secondary students preparing for higher education and future career pathways in 2030 and beyond. The summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, and parents on a single platform.

Dr Vinod Bhat (Extreme Left), Vice Chancellor – The Apollo University; sharing his thoughts at the one-day education summit titled “Apollo–Leicester Education Summit 2026” with the theme “Global Careers in the Age of AI”, hosted by the Apollo University and the University of Leicester, UK; today at The Park, Somajiguda; as (L-R) Mr Karthik Anand Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Knowledge; Mr V. Sivaramakrishnan, CEO, Apollo Knowledge; Prof Henrietta O’Connor, Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Leicester & Mr Martyn Edwards, Director of External Relations, University of Leicester; look on.

The interactive forum provided a forward-looking perspective on how education systems must evolve to equip students with future-ready skills. Experts engaged in in-depth discussions on emerging career opportunities, the rapid transformation of industries, and the critical competencies students need to thrive in a fast-changing global landscape.

With careers evolving faster than ever, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence adding to uncertainty among Indian parents, the summit addressed concerns around choosing the right academic and professional paths. It offered clarity on global career trends, the skills that will truly matter in 2030 and beyond, and practical ways to bridge the gap between education and employment. Special focus areas included engineering, technology, healthcare, and business.

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Henrietta O’Connor, Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester, said, “It was an honour to be part of the inaugural UK-India higher education summit for parents. Our partnership with Apollo expands far beyond the boundaries of a traditional higher education. At the University of Leicester, we are integrating employability directly into the curriculum. We are no longer just teaching theory; we are embedding 100 hours of work-related learning into all of our undergraduate degrees to give students the skills they need for their future careers.”

In his opening address, Prof. Vinod Bhat, Vice-Chancellor, The Apollo University, remarked, “Global education today is less about a stamp on a passport and more about a shift in mindset. It is about creating students who are locally rooted but globally competent. Whether they study in India or the UK, the goal is to equip them with the cross-cultural fluency required to solve borderless problems.”

The summit featured a wide range of thought-provoking sessions, including Global Higher Education for the Next Generation; Inside the Future: A Look Ahead Across Leading Industries; Why Core Engineering Matters Now More Than Ever; Reimagining Business Education in a Tech-Driven World; The Future of Healthcare and Research; Computer Science Beyond Traditional IT Careers; and How Apollo–Leicester Prepares Students for the Future. Parents particularly appreciated the actionable insights and the roadmap provided to help groom their children for tomorrow’s careers.

Over 20 distinguished speakers from the UK and India shared their expertise, including industry leaders, policymakers, and academicians. Notable speakers included representatives from Bosch, Google, Sun Life Global, HAL, Thrymr Software, 101 GenAI, KIMS Hospitals, Apollo Knowledge, and the University of Leicester, among others. Their collective insights enriched discussions on innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and future workforce readiness.

The Apollo–Leicester Education Summit 2026 successfully created a meaningful dialogue between academia, industry, and families, reinforcing a shared commitment to preparing students for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

About The Apollo University, Chittoor

The Apollo University (TAU) is the Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation’s (AHERF) commitment to transform healthcare education, research, skilling, and training in India. Through the university, the group endeavours to make definitive contributions to society through healthcare research and innovation. With defining features such as industry exposure and ensuing experiential learning, international mobility options, academic rigour, and quality faculty, the student experience at TAU creates clear value for students and, through them, for all stakeholders in the healthcare industry. TAU commenced operations in 2021, offering diverse healthcare-focused UG and PG programmes.

About the University of Leicester

The University of Leicester was the Daily Mail University of the Year 2025 and shortlisted for University of the Year for both the Times Higher Education Awards 2024 and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

The University is led by discovery and innovation – an international centre for excellence renowned for research, teaching and broadening access to higher education. It is among the Top 30 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE)’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 rankings with 89% of research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent, with wide-ranging impacts on society, health, culture, and the environment. In 2023, the University received an overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, making it one of a small number of institutions nationally to achieve TEF Gold alongside a top 30 REF performance. The University is home to more than 20,000 students and approximately 4,000 staff.