Summit highlights urgency of aligning education with future job markets

The second edition of the Apollo-Leicester Education Summit-2026, organised jointly by Apollo University, Chittoor, and the University of Leicester, UK, was held in Vijayawada on Monday (May 11, 2026).

The summit brought together diplomats, academic leaders, and industry experts from the UK and India to help students, who have completed Intermediate education, understand the future of international education and careers in the age of AI.

The summit focused on one of the biggest concerns faced by families today: how students can prepare for careers in 2030 and beyond, as industries, technologies, and employer expectations evolve rapidly. Through panel discussions and expert-led sessions, the event explored how education systems must adapt to bridge the growing gap between education and employability.

Delivering the keynote address, Daniel Ladley, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Head of College and Executive Dean of the University of Leicester School of Business, spoke about the growing importance of globally relevant, employability-focused education.

The summit also featured a panel discussion with Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Speaking during the session, Mr. Gareth Wynn Owen highlighted the growing collaboration between India and the UK across education, innovation, and careers.

“The UK and India are building a partnership that goes far beyond trade. Education, research, technology, and student mobility are all becoming increasingly important areas of collaboration. For students today, this creates exciting opportunities to gain global exposure, develop future-ready skills, and contribute meaningfully across borders,” he said.

The summit featured sessions across business, technology, engineering, and future careers, with discussions centred on artificial intelligence, global employability, digital transformation, and the skills students will need in the coming decade.