Apollo–Leicester Education Summit focuses on AI-driven global careers
The Apollo–Leicester Education Summit 2026 in Vijayawada discussed how students should prepare for AI-driven industries and global careers by 2030, with input from UK academic and industry leaders. Keynote speaker Prof Daniel Ladley urged curricula to integrate AI and work-related experience, while British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen emphasized India–UK collaboration in student mobility and innovation.
The second edition of the Apollo–Leicester Education Summit 2026 took place in Vijayawada on Sunday, organized jointly by Apollo University and the University of Leicester, UK. The event gathered diplomats, academic leaders, and industry experts to advise parents and Intermediate students on navigating careers in an AI-driven world by 2030 and beyond. Prof Daniel Ladley, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester School of Business, stressed the need for globally relevant education with AI integration and practical learning. He recommended business programs include at least 100 hours of work-related experience to meet evolving employer expectations. A panel featuring British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen, Prof Ladley, Vishnu Vankayala from the University of Leicester, and Vivek Seenivasan from Apollo Knowledge highlighted India–UK collaboration in education and innovation. Gareth Wynn Owen emphasized student mobility and global exposure as key opportunities for Indian students. Sessions covered business, technology, engineering, and future careers, focusing on AI, digital transformation, and employability. Speakers included Evo11ve AI CEO Swapna Reddy V, Amada Soft India CTO Elisha Madhu Kumar Karyamsetty, and Vishnu Vankayala, who shared insights on thriving in the AI era. The summit provided families with guidance on post-Intermediate education choices, linking them to successful global careers through combined academic, industry, and diplomatic perspectives.
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