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Campus 2035: The Future of Business Education
A landmark gathering of 100+ universities, leaders & changemakers.
The Future ofBusiness Education
A national conclave on the future of Indian higher education.
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October7th & 8th, 2026
Kanha Shanti VanamKanha Village, Nandigama, Telangana
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Shaping The Next Era of Business Education!
Event at a Glance
Two days, one national conversation
- Full days
- 2
- Wed 7 & Thu 8 October 2026
- Universities & changemakers
- 100+
- Academic, policy, industry and student leaders
- Panel discussions
- 8
- Structured debates across both days
- Fireside conversations
- 3
- Closer, unscripted exchanges
- Opening addresses
- 2
- One on each day
- Closing debate
- 1
- The University Is Dead. Long Live the University.
- Campus 2035 Declaration
- A collective statement of commitments
Why Campus 2035
The next decade will change how people learn, work, build careers and create enterprises. Universities are being asked to prepare students for roles, industries and business models that may not yet exist.
Campus 2035 creates a common platform for universities, industry, policymakers, regulators, investors and students to examine these changes together.
The focus is business education. Programmes such as the BBA and MBA are closely connected to the changing realities of employment, technology, enterprise and leadership. What happens in the business classroom over the next decade could influence the direction of higher education more broadly.
- Examine the gap between what universities teach and what the next decade will require.
- Bring academia, policy, regulation and industry into one conversation.
- Identify successful models already working on Indian campuses.
- Give students and student entrepreneurs a voice in the discussion.
- Create a written collective position through the Campus 2035 Declaration.
- Build a continuing network of participating institutions.
Who Should Attend
Seven communities, one room
Founders
University Founders
Founders of universities, new-age institutions and education enterprises.
Government
Policy and Regulation
Policymakers, regulators, government representatives and legal experts.
Enterprise
Industry
CEOs, founders, CHROs, recruiters, talent leaders and AI leaders.
Investment
Capital and Ecosystem
Investors, venture capitalists, education investors and incubator leaders.
Global
International Institutions
Representatives of foreign universities operating in or entering India.
Students
Students
Student leaders, student entrepreneurs and young people contributing to the future of education.
The Conversations That Matter
Eight debates that will shape the programme
Across two days, Campus 2035 will run eight panel discussions, each built around a question Indian higher education cannot avoid.
- Panel 01Day 1 · 10:20 – 11:20
The Job Market 2035
Jobs Are Changing. Are Universities Keeping Up?
Themes: AI and automation, skills versus degrees, unconventional careers, employer expectations, jobs that do not yet exist.
- Panel 02Day 1 · 11:30 – 12:30
The Learning Toolkit
From Classrooms to AI: How Will Students Learn?
Themes: AI tutors, personalised learning, experiential education, project-based learning, technology and teachers, assessments.
- Panel 03Day 1 · 14:15 – 15:15
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Can Every Campus Become a Startup Campus?
Themes: Campus incubators, accelerators, venture funds, student founders, university IP, corporate partnerships.
- Panel 04Day 1 · 15:30 – 16:30
The Student Mindset
What Does It Take to Build Future-Ready Students?
Themes: Curiosity, resilience, risk-taking, confidence, competence, failure, leadership, entrepreneurial thinking.
- Panel 05Day 2 · 9:45 – 10:45
New Age Schools and Universities
What Will the University of 2035 Look Like?
Themes: Alternative institutions, specialised campuses, industry-led education, global exposure, the changing role of professors.
- Panel 06Day 2 · 11:00 – 12:00
Regulation and the Future of Education
Can Regulation Keep Up With Innovation?
Themes: Regulatory barriers, accreditation, quality, institutional autonomy, industry-linked degrees, new models.
- Panel 07Day 2 · 13:45 – 14:45
Foreign Universities in India
The World Is Coming to Campus
Themes: International institutions entering India, global degrees, employability, dual degrees, competition, collaboration.
- Panel 08Day 2 · 15:00 – 16:00
The Relevance of the Degree
Does a Degree Still Matter?
Themes: Degrees, skills and experience, micro-credentials, stackable learning, the future of the BBA, BTech and MBA.
Confirmed Speakers
Voices shaping the conversation
Academic leadership, policy, industry and entrepreneurship — confirmed speakers for Campus 2035.
Dr. Shailesh Kumar
Dean, Jio Institute & Chief Data Scientist, CoE AI/ML, Jio Platforms
Mr. Ajit Rangnekar
Director General, RICH & Ex-Dean, ISB
Dr. Raja Phani Pappu
Dean, GITAM School of Business
Sri. Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (L.S.), Narasaraopet Constituency, A.P.
Vice-Chairman, Vignan Group of Educational Institutions
Dr. Nagendra V Chowdary
Chief Education Officer, ICFAI Group
Mr. Rahul Attuluri
Cofounder & CEO, NxtWave
Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani
Vice Chancellor, RV University
Dr. Gangineni Dhananjhay
Dean – MBA, Narayana Engineering College
Dr. R. Hafeez Basha
CEO, Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) – AP
Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, ICFAI Group
Mr. Sri Aravind Kumar Reddy Mannem
Director, The Sree Rama Educational Trust (SRET)
and many more…
More academic, policy, industry and student voices will be announced.
Programme
Two days, session by session
The full Campus 2035 agenda across both days. Short transition and networking breaks are scheduled between sessions.
9:00 – 10:00
Networking
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
10:00 – 10:20
Opening Address
Campus 2035: What Should Higher Education Look Like?
A provocative opening on how universities must evolve with technology, entrepreneurship, changing careers and a new generation of students.
10:20 – 11:20
Panel 01
The Job Market 2035
Jobs Are Changing. Are Universities Keeping Up?
11:20 – 11:30
Break
Transition and Networking Break
11:30 – 12:30
Panel 02
The Learning Toolkit
From Classrooms to AI: How Will Students Learn?
12:30 – 13:15
Fireside Chat
The Student of 2035
A conversation about how Gen Alpha and the next generation will think, learn, work and build.
13:15 – 14:15
Networking
Networking Lunch
14:15 – 15:15
Panel 03
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Can Every Campus Become a Startup Campus?
15:15 – 15:30
Break
Transition and Networking Break
15:30 – 16:30
Panel 04
The Student Mindset
What Does It Take to Build Future-Ready Students?
16:30 – 16:45
Break
Transition and Networking Break
16:45 – 17:30
Fireside
The University I Wish I Had
Founders, CEOs and creators reflect on what they wish their university had taught them.
17:30 onwards
Networking
Campus 2035 Networking Evening
9:00 – 9:30
Networking
Breakfast and Networking
9:30 – 9:45
Opening Address
Who Owns the Future of Higher Education?
9:45 – 10:45
Panel 05
New Age Schools and Universities
What Will the University of 2035 Look Like?
10:45 – 11:00
Break
Transition and Networking Break
11:00 – 12:00
Panel 06
Regulation and the Future of Education
Can Regulation Keep Up With Innovation?
12:00 – 12:45
Policy Fireside
Building India as the World’s Higher Education Hub
12:45 – 13:45
Networking
Networking Lunch
13:45 – 14:45
Panel 07
Foreign Universities in India
The World Is Coming to Campus
14:45 – 15:00
Break
Transition and Networking Break
15:00 – 16:00
Panel 08
The Relevance of the Degree
Does a Degree Still Matter?
16:00 – 16:30
Closing Debate
The University Is Dead. Long Live The University.
Motion: Will the traditional university survive the next decade?
A provocative final debate bringing together voices from across the two days.
16:30 – 17:00
Declaration
Campus 2035 Declaration
A collective vision for the future of Indian higher education.
17:00 onwards
Closing
Closing Note and Networking
The programme and speaker participation are subject to change.
Campus 2035 Declaration
Two days of discussion. Ten commitments.
Campus 2035 will conclude with a collective declaration on the future of Indian higher education. The declaration will be shaped by the positions emerging from the discussions and placed on record by participating institutions.
Institutions endorsing the declaration will become part of a standing group that carries this agenda into the next academic year.
- Future-ready curriculum
- Industry-integrated learning
- Entrepreneurial education
- AI-enabled learning
- Global exposure
- Student-led ecosystems
- Outcome-based degrees
- Greater institutional autonomy
- Stronger industry partnerships
- Education designed for lifelong careers
Ways to Participate
Four ways into Campus 2035
Speaker or Moderator
Contribute to a panel, fireside conversation or closing debate.
Institutional Delegation
Attend with members of the university leadership or faculty.
Declaration Signatory
Join the institutions placing the Campus 2035 commitments on record.
Conclave Partner
Support the programme, an individual session or student participation.
Venue
Two days together at Kanha Shanti Vanam
Campus 2035 will be hosted at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Nandigama Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana. The residential campus setting allows delegates to remain together across both days — conversations can continue through breakfast, breaks, lunch and the networking evening rather than ending with each formal session.
Address
Kanha Shanti VanamKanha Village, Nandigama MandalRanga Reddy District, Telangana 509325- Dates
- October 7 & 8, 2026
- Two full days
- Getting there
- Approx. 1 hour from Hyderabad city centre and RGIA airport
How to Reach
Getting to Kanha Shanti Vanam
By Air
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, is the nearest airport.
- Distance:
- approximately 33 kilometres
- Travel time:
- 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic
Prepaid airport taxis and app-based cab services are normally available. Delegates should allow additional travel time during peak hours. Airport-to-venue transfers are not automatically included unless confirmed separately by the organisers.
By Train
Major Hyderabad railway stations:
- Kachiguda Railway Station — approx. 45 km
- Secunderabad Railway Station — approx. 54 km
- Hyderabad Deccan, Nampally — approx. 50 km
Travel time will vary with traffic. A cab is the most direct option from the major railway stations.
By Road
Kanha Shanti Vanam is accessible from Hyderabad via the Bengaluru Highway or NH 44, with the final approach through Thimmapur and Chegur.
Detailed directions and an event travel advisory will be emailed to registered participants before the event.
Kanha Transport Desk
Transport availability and charges should be reconfirmed directly before travel.
Accommodation
A two-day residential experience
Campus 2035 is being planned as a two-day residential experience. Delegates who require accommodation should indicate this while registering below.
Accommodation availability, room categories, tariffs, inclusions, check-in and check-out timings will be shared separately with confirmed participants. Please do not contact the venue independently for event room reservations until the Campus 2035 accommodation process is announced.
Indicate your accommodation requirement in the registration formWhat to Expect at the Venue
Practical information for delegates
- Registration and breakfast begin at 9:00 AM on Day 1.
- Delegates should plan to attend both full days.
- Carry a valid photo identity document.
- Business or smart-casual attire is appropriate.
- Comfortable footwear is recommended for movement within the campus.
- October can be warm, with a possibility of rain; carry appropriate protection.
- Breakfast, networking lunch and scheduled refreshments will be available as listed in the programme.
- Share dietary, accessibility or mobility requirements during registration.
- The campus has a calm, environmentally sensitive character; delegates should respect venue guidelines.
- Session access, accommodation and transfers will depend on the participation category selected.
- Final delegate instructions will be sent before the event.
Food menus, Wi-Fi arrangements, parking and accessibility facilities are yet to be confirmed and will be shared before the event.
RSVP: Soumya Nair +91 99951 37395
Register
Register your interest
Submission is treated as an expression of interest. The Bower team will contact you with participation details — this is not an automatic confirmation.
Questions before you register?
Soumya Nair
SVP & Partner, Bower School of Entrepreneurship
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Campus 2035 is a two-day national conclave convened by Bower School of Entrepreneurship to discuss the future of business education and Indian higher education.
It will be held on Wednesday, 7 October and Thursday, 8 October 2026 at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana.
The event is intended for university leaders, Deans, educators, policymakers, regulators, business leaders, CHROs, recruiters, investors, founders, student leaders and student entrepreneurs.
Business education is the central focus, but the discussions are relevant to universities, multidisciplinary institutions, policymakers, employers and the wider education ecosystem.
Yes. Institutions may submit an expression of interest for leadership and faculty delegations. The Bower team will confirm participation details.
Yes. Student leaders and student entrepreneurs will be included in the audience and selected discussions. Students should register their interest through the relevant category.
Select “Speaker or Moderator” in the registration form and provide your details. Speaker participation will be confirmed by the organising team based on the programme requirements.
Registration fees, inclusions and participation terms have not yet been announced. These will be communicated by the organising team before confirmation.
Accommodation inclusions and tariffs are yet to be confirmed. Delegates who require accommodation should indicate their dates and preferences while registering.
Transfer arrangements are not automatically included. Registered delegates will receive updated travel guidance, and any organised transfer facility will be communicated separately.
Breakfast, networking lunch and scheduled refreshments are included in the published programme. Any additional meal arrangements will be confirmed with registered delegates.
The broad programme is confirmed, but individual sessions, timings and speakers may be updated.
It is a collective statement of commitments for the future of Indian higher education, shaped by the discussions across the two days.
Select “Declaration Signatory” while registering. The organising team will share the participation and endorsement process.
Yes. Organisations may support the conclave, specific sessions or student participation. Select “Partner” in the enquiry form.
Details will be announced.
Soumya Nair, SVP and Partner, Bower School of Entrepreneurship — soumya.nair@bowerschool.com, +91 99951 37395.
Help shape the university of 2035
Join university leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, investors, educators and students for two days of focused discussion on the future of business education.
7 and 8 October 2026 · Kanha Shanti Vanam, Telangana
Shaping The Next Era of Business Education!