Chennai | 31 July 2026: The 6th Edition of the EDex Awards Chennai 2026, presented by Indianpreneur Magazine, was successfully held at The Park Chennai, bringing together some of South India’s most respected academicians, institutional leaders, policymakers, education entrepreneurs, and EdTech innovators. The prestigious event recognized outstanding contributions to the education sector while providing a platform for meaningful dialogue on the future of learning.
The event witnessed the participation of Chairpersons, Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Principals, Directors, Founders, CEOs, Registrars, Deans, and academic leaders representing leading schools, colleges, universities, and EdTech organizations across South India.
The ceremony commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and the pursuit of educational excellence.
The event was graced by an eminent panel of Guest of Honours:
- Hon’ble Prof. Dr. D. Viswanathan, Rector, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
- Hon’ble Dr. R. Baskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Jeppiaar University
- Hon’ble Dr. S. Geethalakshmi, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Their inspiring addresses highlighted the importance of academic excellence, research, innovation, industry collaboration, and the growing role of technology in shaping future-ready educational institutions.
One of the major highlights of the event was the thought-provoking panel discussion on:
“AI in Education: Preparing South India’s Educational Institutions for the Future – Building Intelligent, Inclusive & Future-Ready Learning Ecosystems.”
The panel discussion was expertly moderated by Dr. C. B. Venkata Krishna Prasad and featured distinguished experts from academia and industry:
- Dr. D. T. Roshini, Director, AAM Business School
- Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani, Professor of Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior, Director of the Research Centre, and Editor-in-Chief, ISBR Management Journal, ISBR Business School, Bengaluru
- Sanjay Kumar Bhuwania, Co-founder, Avin India Private Limited
- Felix Michael, Director, Link2Future Private Limited, and Co-Founder, Team Educational Institution
The panel explored how Artificial Intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, institutional administration, research, student engagement, and workforce readiness. Discussions emphasized the need for responsible AI adoption, faculty upskilling, digital inclusion, ethical governance, and stronger collaboration between academia and industry to prepare students for the future.
The EDex Awards recognized outstanding educational institutions, educational leaders, and EdTech organizations across a wide range of categories, including K-12 education, higher education, professional institutions, universities, educational innovation, infrastructure, leadership, research, skill development, and digital transformation.
Award recipients were honoured for their commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methodologies, student success, research contributions, industry engagement, and institutional leadership. The awards celebrated organizations and individuals who continue to raise the standards of education while making a lasting impact on society.
Beyond the awards ceremony, the event served as an excellent networking platform where education leaders exchanged ideas, explored collaborations, and discussed best practices that will shape the future of education in India.
The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to the Guest of Honours, moderator, panelists, jury members, participating institutions, sponsors, partners, and attendees for making the sixth edition of the EDex Awards Chennai a resounding success.
As EDex Awards continues its journey across India, it remains committed to recognizing institutions and leaders who are driving educational excellence, innovation, and transformative impact across the nation’s learning ecosystem.
About EDex Awards
Presented by Indianpreneur Magazine, the EDex Awards is a premier education recognition platform dedicated to honouring excellence across schools, colleges, universities, educational leaders, and EdTech organizations. Through awards, leadership forums, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, EDex Awards celebrates innovation, academic excellence, and visionary leadership that are shaping the future of education in India.
