SIMATS SCHOOL EDUCATION SUMMIT
SEED 2026
(SHARE - ENLIGHTEN - EMPOWER - DEVELOP)
Theme: Re-imagining School Education in a Globalized but Nationalised World
Date : 21.01.2026 | Venue - Saveetha Univeristy, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, chennai
Welcome to SEED 2026
We are pleased to invite visionary school educators, school leaders, policymakers, and education innovators to the SIMATS School Education Summit 2026 – SEED, a premier national platform dedicated to shaping the future of Indian school education.
This summit will bring together distinguished Directors, Principals, Correspondents, Teachers, Educators, NGOs, Professionals and academic influencers to reimagine learning in an era shaped by global change, national priorities, and technological transformation.
About the Summit
The Summit highlights how Global Shifts, National Priorities, and Emerging Technologies are redefining the landscape of school education and student readiness.
SEED 2026 aims to bridge policy and practice by aligning NEP 2020 with National Development missions such as: Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, Skill India.
Distinguished Speakers
Dr. Shashank Shah, Senior Director, NITI Aayog, Viksit Bharat Planning & Visioning, Senior Specialist - Higher Education, New Delhi
Ms. SWATI POPAT VATS, President, Early Childhood Association Podar Education Network, Pune
Mrs. Srimathi Sivashankar, Executive Vice-President, HCL Tech, Chennai
Mrs. Srimathi Kesan, CEO- Space Kids, Chennai
Ms. Jeya shanthi, Director General, DRDO, Delhi
Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai, Scientist F, Senior Director, CEST Division, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi
Prof. T. Prasad, Student- Start Ups, IIM - Mumbai
Dr. Mayur Abhaya, MD & CEO, LifeCell International Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Mr. Mukesh Jain, Executive VP & CTO, Capgemini, Mumbai
Mr Manish Jain Centre for creative learning , IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Mr. HERAMB KULKARNI Co - Founder & Director, Council For Creative Education, Finland
Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani, President, Zoho, Chennai
Mr. Velusamy, Managing Director, Mahindra, Chennai.
Prof. Balaji kalluri, Co-Founder, Play2ProgressIndia, Urban Scientist & Futurist, Pune
Key Focus Areas
The sessions are designed to provide future-oriented insights across:
Shifting global educational and economic landscapes
Vocational Education & STEAM integration
AI, Automation & Digital Transformation in Schools
Future Careers & Emerging Skills
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Maker Culture
Balancing Technology with Human Values
Curriculum redesign for Global + Local readiness
Building emotionally resilient and future-ready students
Each topic is curated to inspire actionable solutions for school improvement, teacher empowerment, and student success.
Why Attend SEED 2026?
Gain insights from top national and international education leaders
Understand how to apply NEP 2020 effectively at the school level
Discover cutting-edge trends in teaching, technology, and curriculum design
Build a network with progressive school leaders from across India
Take back practical frameworks for school transformation
Empower your teachers and management with future-oriented strategies
Your participation will help strengthen the collective journey toward future-ready, inclusive, value-driven schools.
Registration Details
We warmly welcome you and your school representatives to join us for SEED 2026 and contribute to the future of school education in India.
Standard Registration:
Registration Fee: ₹600 per participant
Special Group Offer:
Special Group offer: ₹750 for 2 participants
Special Group offer: ₹1000 for 3 participants
Special Group offer: ₹1,500 for 5 participants
How to Register
Registration will close strictly on 20 January 2026.
Group registrations from schools are welcome.