Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, October 16, 2026 – HigherEdBPO Inc. will host the International Larger Training & AI Readiness Summit (GEARS 2026) on 27 October 2026, on the Status Centre for Performing Arts, Kanakapura Street, Bengaluru.
The summit goals to convey collectively leaders from greater training, know-how, {industry} and the innovation ecosystem to debate how universities can embrace synthetic intelligence, drive digital transformation and put together college students for the quickly evolving future of labor.
Prof. Sowmya Narayanan Sadagopan, Founding Director of IIIT Bangalore, will be part of as Chief Visitor. Worldwide audio system embody Jim Brigadier, International Expertise Government, and Michael Mathews of Oral Roberts College, USA.
The occasion will characteristic keynote addresses and two main panel discussions: “Constructing AI-Prepared Establishments: From Technique to Transformation” and “College 2030: Reimagining Pupil Expertise, Future Abilities & the World of Work.”
A significant attraction would be the International Sensible Campus Innovation Problem 2026, showcasing modern options from college students and startups addressing real-world challenges in greater training. The competitors encompasses a whole prize pool of ₹1.5 lakh.
GEARS 2026 goals to convey collectively representatives from 150+ universities and faculties, 100+ EdTech and know-how firms, and over 800 contributors, creating alternatives for world collaboration, data trade and industry-academia partnerships.
The summit emphasizes that AI readiness goes past know-how adoption. It requires forward-thinking management, institutional preparedness, accountable innovation and a robust dedication to pupil success.
Occasion Particulars:
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Status Centre for Performing Arts, Kanakapura Street, Bengaluru
Entry: Free with prior registration




