India’s Biggest Quality Focused Conference

India’s Biggest Quality Focused Conference

Beyond Accreditation
Bangalore Summit 2026

Beyond Accreditation
Bangalore Summit 2026

Your chance to attend this conference along with networking with a community committed to excellence, accreditation, and continuous improvement in higher education.

Your chance to attend this conference along with networking with a community committed to excellence, accreditation, and continuous improvement in higher education.

12th August 2026

12th

August 2026

ISBR Business School, Bangalore

ISBR Business

School Bangalore

Organised by

Organised by

Co-organised by

Co-organised by

Community Partner

Community Partner

In Collaboration with

In Collaboration with

Knowledge Partner

Knowledge Partner

Associate Partner

Associate Partner

Featuring Voices from Accreditations & Rankings

Featuring Voices from Accreditations & Rankings

Voices Shaping Global Higher Education

Voices Shaping Global Higher Education

Leaders from the world's foremost accreditation bodies and institutions, together on one stage.

Chief Guests

Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe

Former Chairman, AICTE |

Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) |

Chairman, EC - NAAC | Chairman, NBA

Former Chairman, AICTE |

Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) | Chairman, EC - NAAC | Chairman, NBA

Dr. Bhimaraya Metri

Director at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur

Former Chairman, AICTE |

Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) | Chairman, EC - NAAC | Chairman, NBA

Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal

Secretary General at Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Former Chairman, AICTE |

Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) | Chairman, EC - NAAC | Chairman, NBA

Virtual Presence

Guests of Honour

Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi

Director General, IILM Delhi | Founder Trustee, EPSI

Dr. P. Narayana Reddy

Treasurer & RVP, AIMS National Executive Board (2026-27) | Director General, ICBM-School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad

Leadership Panel

Dr. Manish Kothari

Founder & President, ISBR Business School

Dr. Nitin Garg

Founder & Director, ISME, Bangalore

Director & Professor & Vice Chancellor (Officiating), IILM University, Gurugram

Conference Mentors

Dr. Manohar Chikkanna

Chairman Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) (2024 - 2026)

Dr. Nandeesh V. Hiremath

Chairman, Karnataka & Kerala Chapter (2025-26) & Secretary, ISTD Bangalore Chapter (2024-26) | Dean - IBA, Bangalore

Accreditation Experts

Ms. Shikha Taunk

Strategic Engagement Manager at AMBA-BGA

Mr. Nishit Jain

Sr. Advisor Asia, EFMD Global, EU

Dr. R. Nandagopal

Board of Director, Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA

Mr. Ramakrishna Chirravoori

Executive Director - AMDISA, SAQS

Expert Speakers

Dr. Deepa Sethi

Executive Chair, G.L.O.B.E at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK)

Dr. Vishal Talwar

Chief Operating Officer at University of Southampton, Delhi

Dr. Anupama Gupta

Director-Accreditation & Rankings, S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)

Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal

Founding Pro VC and Director, RV University Mysuru Campus

Dr. Sitamma Mikkilineni

Dean (International Accreditation & Academic Collaborations) and Professor of HR, ICFAI Business School (IBS) – IFHE, Hyderabad

Panelists

Prof. Jelani Mohammed

Dean & Director (Accreditations & Rankings)

Narayana Business School, Ahmedabad

Dr. Madhavi Lokhande

Director - Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Bangalore

Dr. K.N. Subramanya

Principal of R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE)

Dr. Suresh Mony

Advisor-Accreditations, AAA Leadership Coach, Former Director-NMIMS Bangalore

Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

This summit is built for those who set institutional direction.

This summit is built for those who set institutional direction.

  • Strategy Leaders

  • Vice Chancellor

  • Chancellor

  • Promoters

  • Deans & Directors

  • Accreditation Heads

  • Strategy Leaders

  • Vice Chancellor

  • Chancellor

  • Promoters

  • Deans & Directors

  • Accreditation Heads

One Day. Five Strategic Conversations .

One Day. Five Strategic Conversations .

A carefully sequenced day that moves from vision to execution.

This summit is built for those who set institutional direction. A carefully sequenced day that moves from vision to execution.

Leadership Networking Breakfast

Inaugural Session

Opening Keynote

Launch of HEQF

Tea Break

Chapter 1

Special Address

Chapter 2

Accreditation Beyond Compliance

Lunch Break

From Evidence to Compliance

Chapter 3

Special Address

Chapter 4

Valedictory Session

Registration, Leadership Networking & Breakfast

08:45 am

Inaugural Session

9:30 am

Opening Keynote

10:00 am

Launch of HEQF

10:45 am

Tea Break

11:00 am

Chapter 1 Building World-Class Institutions

11:15 am

Special Address by Guest of Honour

12:15 pm

Chapter 2 Academic Intelligence & OBE

12:45 pm

Accreditation Beyond Compliance: Building Future-Ready Instituitions

1:30 pm

Networking Lunch

1:45 pm

From Evidence to Excellence: How Technology Powers Modern Accreditation

2:35 pm

Chapter 3: Many Frameworks to one

2:45 pm

Special Address by Chief Guest

03:45 pm

Chapter 4- Internationalisation

4:10 pm

Valedictory Session

5:20 pm

Secure Your Place

3 Persons

Leadership Trio Pass

Head of the institute (VC/ Director) + 2 IQAC Director/ Coordinator

₹9,999

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Leadership Duo Pass

Head of the institute (VC/ Director) + 1 IQAC Director/ Coordinator

₹5,999

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4 Persons

Leadership Team Pass

Head of the institute (VC/ Director) + 3 IQAC Director/ Coordinators

₹11,999

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The Integrated Quality System

Every great institution climbs the same ladder. The summit helps you move up it faster.

Step 1

Documentation

Recording what the institution does

Step 2

Compliance

Meeting framework requirements

Step 5

Institutional Excellence

A self-improving, world-class institution

Step 1

Documentation

Recording what the institution does

Step 2

Compliance

Meeting framework requirements

Step 5

Institutional Excellence

A self-improving, world-class institution

Every Institution Receives

Institutional Excellence Blueprint 2026

01

Institutional Excellence Blueprint 2026

01

Institutional Quality Snapshot

02

Institutional Quality Snapshot

02

Benchmarking Intelligence Dashboard

03

Benchmarking Intelligence Dashboard

03

HEQF Founding Membership

04

HEQF Founding Membership

04

Studium Intelligence Reports

05

Studium Intelligence Reports

05

NIRF Intelligence Report

06

NIRF Intelligence Report

06

Research Excellence Report

07

Research Excellence Report

07

Institutional Quality Maturity Assessment

08

Institutional Quality Maturity Assessment

08

Higher Education Quality Forum (HEQF)

A year-round community for institutional leaders to exchange best practices, frameworks, benchmarking insights and quality innovations — launching live at the summit.

Exclusive community access

Monthly leadership discussions

Benchmarking reports

Quality toolkits

Best practice sharing

Join the HEQF Community

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

A Partnership Built for Excellence

ISBR, Bangalore

A leading business school known for its focus on leadership, academic quality, accreditations and a strong international outlook — committed to shaping globally competitive institutions.

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📅 12th August 2026

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★ LIMITED SEATS · 20th August 2026

Ready To Build A World-Class Institution?

Join Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Directors and Deans at India's premier institutional excellence summit. Secure your delegate pass today.

📅 12th August 2026

📍 ISBR, Bangalore

🎟 From ₹4,999

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What is the Institutional Excellence Blueprint?

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What is Beyond Accreditation 2026?

Who should attend?

Is this only for accreditation professionals?

Will EQUIS and AMBA be covered?

What is the Institutional Excellence Blueprint?

What is included in the registration fee?

Can multiple participants attend from one institution?

What is HEQF?

How does this conference help institutions prepare for accreditations?

Why is accreditation insufficient in 2026?

Contact Us

contact@studiumtech.in

shubham@studiumtech.in

+91 83292 40103

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