July 31st 2026 - Global Dialogue, Vision & Policy Forum

MAIN AUDITORIUM
TIME
TOPIC
08:30 – 09:30 (60 min)
Registration, Networking Tea
09:30 – 09:35 (5 min)
Opening AV (Inclusion Story Film)
09:35 – 09:40 (5 min)
Welcome Address – Organiser
09:40 – 10:00 (20 min)
Opening Address – IFIP Leadership
10:00 – 10:15 (15 min)
An International Cultural Dance Fusion Performance by a Global Student Ensemble
10:15 – 10:30 (15 min)
Chief Guest Address
10:30 – 10:45 (15 min)
Guest of Honour Address
10:45 – 11:00 (15 min)
An Inspiring Performance by Children with Special Needs
11:00 – 11:20 (20 min)
Global Keynote 1 – The Future of Inclusive Education
11:20 – 11:40 (20 min)
India Keynote 1 – NEP & Inclusion Roadmap: From Policy to Practice
11:40 – 12:25 (45 min)
Plenary Panel 1 – Reimagining Internationalisation Through an Equity Lens
12:25 – 12:45 (20 min)
Networking Break
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
TIME
Room 301
Room 302
Room 303
Room 304
Room 305
12:45 – 13:45
(60 min)
EdTech & Innovation Panel
Digital Inclusion & the Future of Learning Technologies
IFIP Panel
Foundations of Inclusion: Principles, Policies & Practice
High-Level Global Roundtable
Policy, Equity & Access in Education
Higher Ed Panel
Global Universities & the Future of Inclusive Internationalisation
School Leaders Roundtable
Aligning NEP with Global Inclusion Frameworks
13:45 – 14:30
(45 min)
EXPO ARENALunch Break
14:30 – 15:30
(60 min)
EdTech & Innovation Panel
Human-Centred EdTech: Designing for All Learners from the Ground Up
IFIP Panel
Inclusive Campus & Classroom Design: Infrastructure Meets Pedagogy
Vice Chancellor's Roundtable
Designing Advanced Inclusive Global Campuses
Higher Ed Panel
Inclusive International Student Mobility & Credit Transfer Systems
School Ed Panel
Governance for Inclusion: Building Future-Ready School Systems
15:30 – 16:30
(60 min)
Expert Panel
Inclusive Exchange Programmes: Expanding Access & Experience
IFIP Panel
Building Inclusive Institutions: IFIP Accreditation & Framework Design
Leader's Dialogue
Building Inclusive Institutions: From Policy to Practice
Higher Ed Panel
University Leadership & Inclusive Governance Models
School Ed Panel
Neurodiversity in Schools: Rethinking Cognitive Inclusion Models
16:30 – 17:00
(30 min)
Networking Tea Break
MAIN AUDITORIUM (RETURN)
TIME
TOPIC
17:30 – 18:00 (30 min)
Fireside Chat 1 - Leadership & Inclusion
18:00 – 18:45 (45 min)
Plenary Panel 2 - AI & Universal Design - Dismantling Barriers Through Technology
18:45 – 19:00 (15 min)
Day 1 Reflections
19:00 – 22:00 (180 min)
  • Networking Gala Dinner & Cultural Evening
  • Showcase of India's First 30 IFIP Foundation Inclusive Schools
  • Celebrating Diversity Through Arts

August 1st - Innovation, Partnerships & Implementation

MAIN AUDITORIUM
TIME
TOPIC
09:00 – 09:30 (30 min)
Arrival & Networking Tea
09:30 – 09:40 (10 min)
Opening Remarks by the Organiser
09:40 – 10:00 (20 min)
Global Keynote 2 - The Future of Global Campuses: Borderless, Diverse, Accessible
10:00 – 10:20 (20 min)
India Keynote 2 - India as a Global Education Hub - The Inclusion Imperative
10:20 – 10:40 (20 min)
Special Address
10:40 – 11:25 (45 min)
Plenary Panel 3 - Building Inclusive Schools for a Globally Connected Future
11:25 – 11:45 (20 min)
Networking Break
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
TIME
Room 301
Room 302
Room 303
Room 304
Room 305
11:45 – 12:45
(60 min)
EdTech & Innovation Panel
Assistive Technologies for Inclusive Classrooms
IFIP Panel
Roadmap to Inclusion: Strategic Planning & Institutional Action
Leader's Dialogue
Strategic CSR for Inclusive Education: Moving Beyond Philanthropy
Higher Ed Panel
Building Inclusive International Offices: Strategy, Services & Support
School Ed Panel
Scaling Inclusive School Models: From Pilots to Systems Change
12:45 – 13:45
(60 min)
Global Case Study
Inclusion in Action: Global Case Studies & Best Practices
IFIP Panel
Therapeutic & Learning Support Strategies in Inclusive Education
Leader's Dialogue
Strategic Leadership for Inclusion: Vision, Systems & Accountability
Higher Ed Panel
Designing Inclusive Curricula for Global Classrooms
School Ed Panel
Pastoral Care & Inclusive Wellbeing in Boarding Schools
13:45 – 14:30
(45 min)
EXPO ARENALunch Break
14:30 – 15:30
(60 min)
Practice Labs
Hands-On Inclusive Methods in Classroom
IFIP Panel
Real-World Inclusion: Practitioner Insights & Case-Based Learning
Leader's Dialogue
Equity & Partnerships: Collaborating with Foundations for Inclusion
Higher Ed Panel
Inclusive Transnational Education (TNE): Expanding Access Across Borders
School Ed Panel
Transforming School Leadership: From Intent to Inclusive Impact
15:30 – 16:30
(60 min)
Practice Labs
Early Identification & Intervention Strategies
IFIP Panel
Troubleshooting Inclusion: Solving Real Institutional Challenges
Leader's Dialogue
Gender, Identity, Diversity & Inclusion in Global Classrooms
Higher Ed Panel
Multilingual & Multicultural Inclusion in Higher Education
School Ed Panel
Global Citizenship & Inclusion in Residential Learning Environments
16:30 – 17:00
(30 min)
Networking Tea Break
MAIN AUDITORIUM (RETURN)
TIME
TOPIC
17:30 – 18:00 (30 min)
Fireside Chat 2: The Future of Inclusion Profession
18:00 – 18:45 (45 min)
Plenary Panel 4: The Way Forward: Turning Commitment into Action
18:45 – 19:00 (15 min)
Valedictory Session
19:00 – 19:10 (10 min)
Track Summaries & Closing Remarks
19:10 – 19:15 (5 min)
Vote of Thanks
19:15 onwards
  • Networking Gala Dinner
  • IFIP Regional Inclusion Awards - India 2026
  • Musical Concert