The DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, is organising the iHED Conference 2026 on the theme “Transnational Education – Building Sustainable International Partnerships”. The conference is scheduled to take place from 23 to 25 November 2026 at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, with Norway as the Partner Country.

With internationalisation gaining importance under India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the conference will explore how Transnational Education (TNE) can strengthen international higher education cooperation and foster sustainable institutional partnerships. The conference will bring together higher education leaders, representatives of international offices, policymakers and experts for keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking. Some of the key themes include policy frameworks, quality assurance and recognition, sustainable partnership models, structured programmes.

Through engaging expert discussions, hands-on workshops and interactive roundtables, participants will explore innovative approaches to Transnational Education, from building sustainable partnerships and designing bilingual degree programmes to ensuring quality and rethinking higher education through AI. The conference will also provide a platform to exchange experiences and discuss practical strategies for advancing international cooperation.

Who should participate?

Heads and representatives of international offices, university leadership, faculty members and professionals involved in international cooperation, institutional partnerships and internationalisation, as well as policymakers and representatives of higher education networks and funding organisations.

Registration: https://www.daad.de/surveys/335186?lang=en

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Venue: PSG Centenary Auditorium, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, India