This is more than an event; it is a powerful awakening of the collective spirit, a celebration of life’s most profound journey: the journey of learning.
09–11 JAN 2026
NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA

This Festival Belongs to Everyone
To the child whose eyes shine with curiosity. To the artist who dares to imagine a world unseen. To the innovator shaping the future. To the homemaker whose quiet resilience is a lesson in itself. And to the leader whose vision inspires change.
Here, people from all walks of life will come together, students, teachers, thinkers, creators, institutions. Woven into a grand tapestry of knowledge, this gathering breaks down the walls of classrooms and boundaries of geography. Education will move, breathe, and soar, empowering, transforming, and uplifting humanity.
To be here is to stand at the threshold of history. It is to witness India emerge as the epicenter of a new global renaissance in education. This is where tradition meets innovation, where learning becomes a joyful experience, and where knowledge is celebrated as life’s greatest festival.
The International Festival of Education will see active participation from schools, colleges, universities, education system providers, and creators of future-ready products. It will feature cultural performances, science and arts-based workshops, quizzes, and exhibitions. A diverse food court will showcase global cuisine, making it a confluence of people, cultures, and ideas. This platform will enable India to think, share, learn, and grow, together.
Dignitaries and thought leaders from various fields will deliver keynote sessions and interact with visitors, sharing their insights on building India’s future through education. Participants will engage in a unique immersive experience that brings the world together in a vibrant exchange of ideas and cultures. The festival opens up endless possibilities for personal growth and collective progress through lifelong learning.

Vision
To create a transformative ecosystem where education meets innovation, children learn within and beyond classrooms, skills align with opportunity, and individuals are empowered to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Core Pillars
Learning Throughout Life
A journey of growth from childhood to lifelong development
1
Future Skills Development
Preparing for Industry 5.0 and beyond
2
Global Employability
Bridging skills with global opportunities
3

Innovation & Entrepreneurship
4
Nurturing Creators, Doers, and Change-makers
5
Sustainable Pathways
6
The International Festival of Education is a once-in-a-generation experience, a cultural and educational celebration like no other.

India
Home to 17% of the world’s total population, living on just 2.4% of the planet’s geographical area. It is geographically well-connected to all Asian countries. In terms of purchasing power parity, India ranks as the third-largest economy in the world.
With over 1.6 million schools, 39,000 higher education institutes, and more than 1,100 universities and Institutes of National Importance, India represents the largest education and skilling market globally. Out of 2,820 languages spoken worldwide, 325 are actively used in India, reflecting its vast cultural and linguistic diversity.
India is also the second-largest English-speaking country and the largest consumer market for education services. It holds the second-largest higher education system in the world by student enrolment.

Nagpur
Nagpur is among India’s top-performing cities under the Smart City Initiative. It has seen major infrastructure developments, including a growing metro network and excellent air, rail, and road connectivity. The city is home to the World Trade Center, which has helped position it as a hub for global trade, commerce, and retail. Nagpur is also emerging as a key player in the IT sector, with growing investments in IT parks and digital infrastructure.
