The APAIE | Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2025 Conference & Exhibition officially commenced in New Delhi, marking a historic moment for India’s higher education sector.

Under the theme “Cultivating Global Citizens for the Future: The Higher Education Imperative in the Asia Pacific and Beyond,” this year’s APAIE Conference is a milestone event—bringing together the world’s most influential higher education leaders, policymakers, and academics to engage in critical dialogues on the future of global learning.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by:

•  Chief Guest: Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Laureate and globally recognized advocate for children’s rights
• Guests of Honour: Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association Of Indian Universities & Dr. Virander S. Chauhan, Former Chairman, UGC.

India hosted this prestigious conference for the first time, and it was an absolute privilege for JGU, to serve as the official host. This reflects India’s growing role in shaping the future of international education and fostering academic collaboration on a global scale.

APAIE 2025 featured thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at driving impactful collaborations and advancing higher education across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.