Clear Cut Education Summit 2026

Theme: From Schooling to Learning

Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003

30 September 2026

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150+ Curated Delegates 30+ Speakers & Sector Leaders 75+ Organisations Government • CSR • Foundations • Academia • Civil Society • Multilaterals
150+ Curated Delegates 30+ Speakers & Sector Leaders 75+ Organisations Government • CSR • Foundations • Academia • Civil Society • Multilaterals

About Clear Cut Education Summit 2026

The Clear Cut Education Summit 2026 is a national platform that seeks to bring together policymakers, education experts, academia, CSR leaders, philanthropic foundations, development practitioners, multilateral agencies, and innovators to deliberate on the future of learning in India.

The Summit will focus on evidence-based dialogue, scalable solutions, partnerships, and actionable insights to strengthen learning outcomes and educational equity.

Expected participation: 150+ curated delegates
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Silver Oak Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003

30 September
Dr. Kiran Bedi

Dr. Kiran Bedi

Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry; Retired IPS Officer
Shri Vivek K. Tankha

Shri Vivek K. Tankha

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Government of India

Speakers / Panelists

Shri. Yugal Kishore Joshi

Shri. Yugal Kishore Joshi

Program Director - School Education, NITI Aayog
Ms. Medha Roopam, IAS

Ms. Medha Roopam, IAS

DM, Gautam Buddh Nagar
Dr. Rukmini Banerji

Dr. Rukmini Banerji

Sr. Advisor, Pratham Education Foundation
Shri Dhir Jhingran, IAS (Retd.)

Shri Dhir Jhingran, IAS (Retd.)

Founder & Executive Director at Language and Learning Foundation
Dr. Stephan Vincent- Lancrin

Dr. Stephan Vincent- Lancrin

Deputy Head Of Division and Senior Economist / Analyst, OECD - OCDE
Ms. Kaveree Bamzai

Ms. Kaveree Bamzai

Senior Independent Journalist & Former Editor, India Today
Prof. Manisha Priyam

Prof. Manisha Priyam

Professor of Education Policy, National Institute of Education Planning and Administration
Mr. Subir Shukla

Mr. Subir Shukla

Ex-Educational Quality Advisor, GoI, Principal Coordinator, Group Ignus
Ms. Ratna Viswanathan (Former Civil Servant, Govt of India)

Ms. Ratna Viswanathan (Former Civil Servant, Govt of India)

CEO at Reach To Teach Foundation
Ms. Shubhra Chatterji

Ms. Shubhra Chatterji

Director at Vikramshila Education Resource Society
Dr. Parmod Kumar

Dr. Parmod Kumar

State Programme Officer Department of School Education, Haryana
Mr. Pradyumna Bhattacharjee

Mr. Pradyumna Bhattacharjee

Education Specialist, The World Bank
Mr. Pushpendra P. Singh,

Mr. Pushpendra P. Singh,

Project Director at ANNAM.AI, IIT Ropar
Mr. RajIv Tikoo

Mr. RajIv Tikoo

Senior Journalist, Editor & Development Communication Consultant
Prof. ( Dr.) Parikshat Singh Manhas

Prof. ( Dr.) Parikshat Singh Manhas

Director, Consortium for Educational Communication Aayog
Ms. Merry Barua

Ms. Merry Barua

Founder Director Action For Autism, National Centre for Autism
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WHY THIS SUMMIT

India built the Schools. Now comes the harder question.

India has made remarkable progress in expanding access to education. Enrolment has risen, infrastructure has improved, and governments, philanthropies and the CSR sector continue to invest at scale

Are We Enabling Every Child To Learn?

Important conversations on this question are already under way across government, academia, civil society, philanthropy and industry. But they largely happen in isolation. Few platforms bring these stakeholders into one room to exchange evidence, challenge assumptions and build collaborative solutions. The Clear Cut Education Summit is designed to be that platform

Key Focus Areas

Foundational Learning

India’s enrolment is near-universal, yet millions of children cannot read or do basic arithmetic. This track examines why learning outcomes lag and what evidence-based interventions actually work.

EdTech & Innovation

EdTech investment has surged — but does it translate to real learning? This track separates hype from impact, examining which technology tools genuinely move the needle in Indian classrooms.

Financing Education

Education funding flows from multiple sources — but is it coordinated, effective, and outcome-linked? This track explores how CSR, philanthropic capital, and public budgets can work in greater alignment.

Policy to Practice

India has strong education policies — NEP 2020, FLN Mission, and more. Yet implementation on the ground remains uneven. This track asks: what breaks in the journey from policy to practice?

Skills & Employability

As the world of work changes rapidly, are schools and colleges preparing students for it? This track explores 21st-century skills, vocational pathways, and how learning systems must evolve.

Impact Measurement

What gets measured gets managed. This track focuses on data systems, assessment frameworks, and accountability mechanisms that help track whether learning is actually happening.
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What’s included:

3 Panel Discussions + 3 Special Sessions

Clear Cut Education Awards 2026

Innovation Showcase

Networking Lunch & refreshment breaks

Networking Dinner

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𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 — 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 - 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
(𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲).

Awards Ceremony

Recognising Excellence and Contribution in Indian Education

The Clear Cut Education Awards celebrate organisations, initiatives, and individuals driving meaningful, measurable change in India's learning landscape. Non-governmental organisations and civil society groups,Corporate CSR programmes and philanthropic foundations,EdTech companies and technology innovators,Government-run or government-partnered initiatives,Individual educators, researchers, and changemakers.

Our Awards

Built for Decision-Makers Across the Education Ecosystem

A pile of books with blue covers on a white background, symbolizing education and knowledge.

Education Experts & Researchers

Academics, evaluators, think tank professionals, and university faculty working on education outcomes and evidence generation.

Government & Policymakers

Ministry officials, state education departments, NITI Aayog representatives, and government advisors shaping education policy.

 

CSR Leaders & Foundations

Corporate social responsibility heads, foundation programme managers, and philanthropic funds investing in education.

NGOs & Civil Society

Development organisations working in foundational learning, skills, grassroots education, and community-led programmes.

Multilateral & Donor Agencies

UNICEF, UNESCO, World Bank, bilateral donors, and international development organisations active in India’s education sector.

Academia & Institutions

University faculty, IIT and JNU researchers, school principals, and institutional leaders driving curriculum and pedagogy.

EdTech Companies & Innovators

Technology founders, product leads, and innovation teams developing solutions for learning in Indian classrooms.

Students & Young Professionals

Aspiring educators, researchers, and policy professionals entering the education sector. Masterclass session designed for them.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

A curated platform, not another conference.

Policy Meets Practice

Regulators and NITI Aayog in direct conversation with practitioners who run programmes on the ground

Evidence Decides

Every session anchored in data, evaluation and field experience — including a candid case study of what worked, what failed, and what it cost.

Equals in the Room

Government, philanthropy, academia and civil society engage as peers, not as panellists and audience.

Global Perspective

International voices from strong education systems sharpen the Indian conversation.

It Ends in Writing

Every discussion culminates in the Clear Cut Education Brief 2026 — insights and recommendations for policy and practice, published after the Summit.

Partner With Us

Partnering with the Clear Cut Education Summit provides an opportunity to:

  • Associate with a high-quality national dialogue on education.
  • Engage directly with policymakers, practitioners, funders, and thought leaders.
  • Showcase initiatives, innovations, and lessons from the field.
  • Contribute to shaping the future discourse on learning and education.
  • Enhance institutional visibility among key stakeholders in the education ecosystem.
  • Participate in the development of an evidence-led education agenda.
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The day at a glance
One day. Every stakeholder. No scripted panels.
  1. 10:00–10:30
    Registration, tea & Innovation Showcase opensNetworking
  2. 10:30–11:15
    Opening plenary — From schooling to learning: setting the national contextInaugural

    Senior leadership from the Ministry of Education, NITI Aayog and Parliament set the vision for the day.

  3. 11:15–12:15
    Panel 1 — The learning challengeHigh-level panel

    Why do learning outcomes lag despite near-universal enrolment? Voices from ASER-style assessment, policy and CSR.

  4. 12:15–13:00
    Reality check — What evidence tells usCase study

    A deep dive into one real education programme: what worked, what failed, and what it cost — with the implementer, the independent evaluator and the funder on stage together.

  5. 13:00–14:00
    Networking lunch & Innovation ShowcaseNetworking
  6. 14:00–14:45
    Global perspectives — Learning without bordersGlobal talks

    International experts from strong education systems bring lessons India can borrow, adapt or reject.

  7. 14:45–15:30
    Policy leadership conversation — The next decade of school educationFireside

    A focused dialogue with senior policy leadership from the Centre and the states.

  8. 15:45–16:30
    Panel 2 — Leaving no child behind: equity, inclusion & foundational learningHigh-level panel

    Disability, gender, tribal and migrant children — the frontiers of inclusive education.

  9. 16:30–17:15
    Panel 3 — Technology, AI & the future of learningDebate

    Is technology improving learning outcomes — or merely increasing engagement?

  10. 17:15–17:55
    What scales? Lessons from successful education modelsShowcase

    Two to three proven interventions, presented with their evidence.

  11. 17:55–18:20
    Financing learning — who pays for better outcomes?Panel

    Who funds what, whether it aligns with learning, and how funding can be better coordinated.

  12. 18:20–18:35
    Closing plenary — Clear Cut Education Brief 2026Closing

    The day's recommendations, captured for policy and practice.

  13. 18:35–19:30
    Clear Cut Education AwardsAwards

    Recognising work that has demonstrably moved learning outcomes.

  14. 19:30 onwards
    Networking dinnerNetworking

Agenda is indicative and subject to refinement. The speaker line-up — spanning the Ministry of Education, NITI Aayog, Parliament, state governments, multilateral organisations, leading NGOs, evaluators and CSR leadership — will be announced closer to the Summit.

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