New Delhi, 5th December 2024 – Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, in collaboration with the Times Higher Education (THE), a leading global platform for higher education data and insights, is set to host the highly anticipated Innovation & Impact Summit 2024. This event is scheduled for December 10-12, 2024, in New Delhi, and will focus on the pivotal role higher education plays in driving global innovation and measuring its societal impact.

This Summit is taking place in India for the first time. It will bring together over 300 delegates and 100+ renowned speakers from across the globe, including top academic leaders, government representatives, industry experts, and thought leaders. It is also open to students and will feature a special panel with students and their reflections.

Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR, said, “As an Institution of Eminence, one of our main mandates is to bring global visibility to higher education in India, to build strong global collaborations and partnerships. This summit is an effort in that direction. Amongst the topics of discussion are AI, space, health, energy, and sustainability to name a few – as well as the spectrum of social innovations and philanthropy. I hope that many seeds of collaboration will be sown during these three days, resulting in innovations shortly”.

Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Times Higher Education, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR to host the summit. This partnership highlights our shared commitment to advancing higher education and promoting innovation. We look forward to bringing together thought leaders and experts from around the globe to the summit.”

The Innovation & Impact Summit 2024 aims to explore how universities worldwide can adopt sustainable and equitable approaches to blend technology, processes, and services in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.