Matribhumi Samachar English
Vijayawada, 10th May 2026: The second edition of the Apollo-Leicester Education Summit 2026 was held today in the city. Jointly hosted by The Apollo University, Chittoor and the University of Leicester, UK, the Summit brought together diplomats, academic leaders, and industry experts from the UK and India to help parents and students who have completed Intermediate education better 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, Prof. 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. He remarked, “Business education today must go beyond theory. At Leicester, we ensure that students graduate with the ability to adapt, solve problems, and work across disciplines and cultures. As educators, we have the responsibility to ensure that education remains closely connected to the realities of industry and the changing nature of work, and are adapting our curricula to reflect that, including integrating AI and 100 hours of work-related learning into every programme”
The summit also featured an insightful panel discussion with Mr. Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana; Prof. Daniel Ladley; Mr. Vishnu Vankayala, Associate Head of International Recruitment at the University of Leicester, and Mr. Vivek Seenivasan, Strategy & Marketing Head at Apollo Knowledge.
Speaking during the session, Gareth 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.
Mrs. Swapna Reddy V, Founder & CEO of Evo11ve AI, spoke about how AI is reshaping businesses and industries, Mr. Elisha Madhu Kumar Karyamsetty, Country Head & CTO of Amada Soft India, shared insights into the importance of core engineering in innovation, and Mr. Vishnu Vankayala shared how students can succeed in the AI era. The audience also engaged in discussions with the speakers on future career pathways.
Adding a motivational perspective to the event, psychologist and leadership management coach Dr. Gampa Nageshwar Rao engaged with students and parents on the importance of mindset, clarity, and confidence while making important educational and career decisions.
By bringing together varied perspectives, the Apollo-Leicester Education Summit 2026 created a meaningful platform for students and parents to better understand the evolving global landscape – and how the decisions made immediately after Intermediate education can play a defining role in shaping successful global careers.
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