New Delhi, India | December 4-6
BRICS+ Universities Summit 2024
The First Ever International Gathering on BRICS+ Higher Education Cooperation
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December 4-6
New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India
AICTE Auditorium
All India Council for Technical Education
All India Council for Technical Education
BRICS+ Universities Summit 2024 is the 1st International Gathering on BRICS+ Higher Education Cooperation
The BRICS+ Universities Summit is a vibrant gathering designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among universities from BRICS+ countries and beyond. This event offers a dynamic program featuring a variety of sessions and opportunities for engagement, including presentations, open discussions, one-to-one meetings, and panels as well as networking and engaging cultural program.
Summit will bring together governmental officials, rectors, vice-rectors for International Affairs, leading academics, and educational professionals from BRICS+ nations and beyond, involved in International Relations of the universities, to explore the power of collaboration in higher education within BRICS+ group.
The event theme "Building Bridges: Academic Collaboration in the BRICS+ Era" focuses on the value of partnerships and cooperation among universities.
The BRICS+ Universities Summit is a vibrant gathering designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among universities from BRICS+ countries and beyond. This event offers a dynamic program featuring a variety of sessions and opportunities for engagement, including presentations, open discussions, one-to-one meetings, and panels as well as networking and engaging cultural program.
Summit will bring together governmental officials, rectors, vice-rectors for International Affairs, leading academics, and educational professionals from BRICS+ nations and beyond, involved in International Relations of the universities, to explore the power of collaboration in higher education within BRICS+ group.
The event theme "Building Bridges: Academic Collaboration in the BRICS+ Era" focuses on the value of partnerships and cooperation among universities.
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
The governmental officials, universities and stakeholders from BRICS+ countries are invited to participate. The representatives of all other countries, interested in joining BRICS+ and cooperation with BRICS+ are also welcome to attend.Summit at a Glance
Activities by Day
Arrival Day
TUESDAY, December 3
Arrival day
Arrivals to New Delhi
Hotel check-in
Free time to have rest and enjoy evening New Delhi
All event activities start on December 4
Arrival day
Arrivals to New Delhi
Hotel check-in
Free time to have rest and enjoy evening New Delhi
All event activities start on December 4
Day 1
WEDNESDAY, December 4
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
Evening activities: 17.00-21.00
Opening Ceremony at AICTE Auditorium
Plenary Sessions, Panels by the Governmental Officials
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Note: Day conference activities, coffee breaks and lunch are included for all attendees. Evening activities (Welcome Reception & Dinner) are included in Full Program participation package only.
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
Evening activities: 17.00-21.00
Opening Ceremony at AICTE Auditorium
Plenary Sessions, Panels by the Governmental Officials
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Note: Day conference activities, coffee breaks and lunch are included for all attendees. Evening activities (Welcome Reception & Dinner) are included in Full Program participation package only.
Day 2
THURSDAY, December 5
Working Hours 10.00 - 16.00
Evening activities: 16.00-18.00
Parallel Sessions
Round Tables
Working in Interest Groups
One-to-one Meetings, MOU signing
Note: All conference activities during this day, as well as coffee breaks, lunch, and closing reception, are included in Full Program participation package.
Working Hours 10.00 - 16.00
Evening activities: 16.00-18.00
Parallel Sessions
Round Tables
Working in Interest Groups
One-to-one Meetings, MOU signing
Note: All conference activities during this day, as well as coffee breaks, lunch, and closing reception, are included in Full Program participation package.
Day 3
FRIDAY, December 6
Working Hours 10.00 - 15.00
Campus tour to the university in New Delhi
Transfer from\to the Meeting Point is provided by the hosting university.
Note: All conference activities during this day are included in Full Program participation package.
Working Hours 10.00 - 15.00
Campus tour to the university in New Delhi
Transfer from\to the Meeting Point is provided by the hosting university.
Note: All conference activities during this day are included in Full Program participation package.
Day 4
SUTURDAY, December 7
Extra activity day
Cultural Program
Visit to the world-famous landmark of India — the Taj Mahal Palace
Note: Full day guided bus tour to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal Palace. The tour is included in Full Program + Tour participation package.
Extra activity day
Cultural Program
Visit to the world-famous landmark of India — the Taj Mahal Palace
Note: Full day guided bus tour to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal Palace. The tour is included in Full Program + Tour participation package.
Keynote Speakers
of BRICS+ Universities Summit 2024
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Hon'ble Education Minister, Ministry of Education of India (TBC)
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
Hon'ble Minister of State for Education , Ministry of Education of
India (TBC)
India (TBC)
Name TBC
Education Malaysia under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (TBC)
Name TBC
University Grand Commission, Sri Lanka
Dr. Idossa Terfassa Geleta
Scholarship and Internationalization Desk Head
Ministry of Education of Ethiopia (TBC)
Ministry of Education of Ethiopia (TBC)
Prof. Vladimir Jakovljevic
Special Advisor to the Ministry of Education, Government of Republic of Serbia
Mr Bogdan Voronovskiy
CEO, BRICS+ Universities Association (BUA)
Prof. (Dr.) TG Sitharam
Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Prof G. D. Sharma
President of the Association of Indian Universities, Vice Chancellor, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (India)
Julia Davydova
Vice-Rector for International Activities, Moscow Polytechnic University (Russia)
Andrea Rizzotti
Director of International Programs, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (Argentina)
Dr. Neetu Bhagat
Deputy Director, Skill Development Cell, International Cell, SAG Bureau, AICTE
Name TBC
St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University (Russia)
Prof (Dr) Indrajit N Patel
Professor & Principal, Dean International Collaboration, Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College (India)
Event Concept
Four summit elements are designed to provide you with the best event experience and practical outcomes
(1) Plenaries & Panels
Plenary & panel sessions, presentations and discussions, delivered by the Governmental Officials of BRICS+ countries and other interested nations
(2) Academic Partnerships Development
Dedicated activities for Academic Partnerships development such as round tables, working of the Interest Groups, one-to-one meetings, MOU signing
(3) Campus tour
Visit to the campus of the university in New Delhi including a meeting with the university leaders and presentation of the university facilities
(4) Cultural Program
A sightseeing tour to one of the most famous sights of India — Taj Mahal Palace in Agra
Detailed Program
Choose the date to see a preliminary program for the day
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY, December 4
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
Evening activities: 17.00-21.00
10.00-10.45 - Opening Ceremony
10.45-11.00 - Networking coffee break
11.00-13.00 - Session 1 / Session 2 / Session 3
13.00- 14.00 - Networking lunch
14.00-15.30 - Panel Sessions / Session 4
15.30-15.45 - Networking coffee break
15.45-16.45 - Session 5
17.00 - 18.00 - Summing up of the day, conclusions by Master of Ceremonies,
18.00 - 18.30 - Organized transfer to the Welcome Reception & Dinner
18.30 - 21.00 - Welcome Reception & Dinner + cultural show.
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
Evening activities: 17.00-21.00
10.00-10.45 - Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Address from BRICS+ Universities Association (BUA) and All India Council
- for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Welcome Speeches from BUA Founding Universities
- Introduction of the event agenda for 3 days
10.45-11.00 - Networking coffee break
11.00-13.00 - Session 1 / Session 2 / Session 3
13.00- 14.00 - Networking lunch
14.00-15.30 - Panel Sessions / Session 4
15.30-15.45 - Networking coffee break
15.45-16.45 - Session 5
17.00 - 18.00 - Summing up of the day, conclusions by Master of Ceremonies,
18.00 - 18.30 - Organized transfer to the Welcome Reception & Dinner
18.30 - 21.00 - Welcome Reception & Dinner + cultural show.
DAY 2
THURSDAY, December 5
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
Evening activities: 17.00-21.00
10.00-11.15 - Parallel Sessions (4 branches)
11.15-11.30 - Networking coffee break
11.30-13.00 - Parallel Working in Interest Groups (4 groups)
13.00-14.00 - Networking Lunch14.00-15.45 - One-to-one Meetings, MOU signing
15.45-16.00 - Networking coffee break
16.00-17.20 - One-to-one Meetings, MOU signing
17.30-18.30 - Closing Ceremony & Reception
Ending of the Day 2, conclusions by Master of Ceremonies, closing remarks from hosts.
Networking Reception
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
Evening activities: 17.00-21.00
10.00-11.15 - Parallel Sessions (4 branches)
11.15-11.30 - Networking coffee break
11.30-13.00 - Parallel Working in Interest Groups (4 groups)
13.00-14.00 - Networking Lunch14.00-15.45 - One-to-one Meetings, MOU signing
15.45-16.00 - Networking coffee break
16.00-17.20 - One-to-one Meetings, MOU signing
17.30-18.30 - Closing Ceremony & Reception
Ending of the Day 2, conclusions by Master of Ceremonies, closing remarks from hosts.
Networking Reception
DAY 3
FRIDAY, December 6
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
10.00–17.00 - Campus tour to the university in New Delhi. Hosting University to be confirmed.
Campus tour program:
Working Hours 10.00 - 17.00
10.00–17.00 - Campus tour to the university in New Delhi. Hosting University to be confirmed.
Campus tour program:
- Transfer to the campus (pick up location in the city to be added)
- Welcome word from the university officials, meeting with the vice-chancellor on the
- International Affairs & Deans
- Networking Lunch
- University visit to showcase its facilities, research centers, and academic programs
- Transfer to the drop-off location in the city (to be added)
DAY 4
SATURDAY, December 7
Event hours: 8 am - 8 pm
Extra activity day
Cultural Program
8.00 - 20.00 - An organized and guided tour to Taj Mahal. Full day bus tour to Agra.
Detailed program of the bus tour to be confirmed soon.
Event hours: 8 am - 8 pm
Extra activity day
Cultural Program
8.00 - 20.00 - An organized and guided tour to Taj Mahal. Full day bus tour to Agra.
Detailed program of the bus tour to be confirmed soon.
Who should attend
The event is designed for the University Leaders and Officers involved in international relations, university partnerships, curricula internationalization, educational program development, foreign student recruitment & related areas
University Chancellor / Rector
and Vice-Chancellor
International discussions on the highest institutional level, strategiс meetings
International
Affairs
Head
International activities of the university, foreign student recruitment
Partnerships Development
Head
University internationalization,
joint programs and research, other academic partnerships
Program
or University Center
Director
Program development, curricula internationalization, experience exchange
Why attend
Networking as a keyYou will get a unique opportunity to meet participants from BRICS+ and other countries, share your experience, establish new connections, learn from peers and discuss vital issues in higher education. You will strengthen your professional network, make new friends and have fun. We believe that the diversity of experiences and knowledge among our participants will allow for a high-quality event and achieve meaningful results in international cooperation.
MOU signing as a meaningful resultOne-to-one business meetings will provide you with an outstanding opportunity to explore possible cooperation ways, find mutual interests, discuss details and sign MOU or partner agreements.
Inspiration as a driverYou will get inspired by meeting peers and prospective partners, sharing your ideas and discussing new projects, broadening horizons and and unveling new opportunities for your institution.
Cultural experience as a discoveryYou will get an outstanding cultural experience by visiting the capital of India and Taj Mahal (the world-famous Indian sight), discovering Indian cousin and hospitality, deepening knowledge of Indian history & culture.
Guide for Participation Options
There are 3 participation options, please find them below and choose one which is most relevant to you
ONE DAY Program
This option is open for all professionals interested in BRICS+ Higher Education, the latest trends discussions, governmental plenaries and panels.
This package is recommended for all keen BRICS+ enthusiasts from India, who wish to be at the cutting edge of Higher Education developments.
This package is recommended for all keen BRICS+ enthusiasts from India, who wish to be at the cutting edge of Higher Education developments.
FULL Program
This option is open for university chancellors, vice-chancellors, international office heads, center and program directors and other university officials who are authorized to represent institution at one-to-one meetings with future academic partners and sign MOU.
This package is recommended for university officials from India and foreign countries.
This package is recommended for university officials from India and foreign countries.
FULL Program + Tour
This option is open for university chancellors, vice-chancellors, international office heads, center and program directors and other university officials who are authorized to represent institution at one-to-one meetings with future academic partners and sign MOU.
This package is recommended for foreign attendees who wish to visit Taj Mahal.
This package is recommended for foreign attendees who wish to visit Taj Mahal.
Participant Registration
Participation fee is stated per 1 person. Separate registration is required for each attendee.
Package Inclusions
ONE DAY Program
FULL Program
FULL Program + TOUR
Brief description
Participation in a DAY-time activities of the first day of the summit
[opening ceremony, plenaries, sessions, coffee breaks, lunch]
Date: December 4 (10 am - 4 pm)
[opening ceremony, plenaries, sessions, coffee breaks, lunch]
Date: December 4 (10 am - 4 pm)
Participation in FULL 3-day summit program
[opening ceremony, plenaries, sessions, round tables, working groups, one-to-one meetings, MOU signing, closing ceremony, meals according to the program (coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, receptions) and campus tour]
Date: December 4-6
[opening ceremony, plenaries, sessions, round tables, working groups, one-to-one meetings, MOU signing, closing ceremony, meals according to the program (coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, receptions) and campus tour]
Date: December 4-6
Participation in FULL 3-day summit program + Taj Mahal Tour
[opening ceremony, plenaries, sessions, round tables, working groups, one-to-one meetings, MOU signing, closing ceremony, meals according to the program (coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, receptions), campus tour, full day tour to Taj Mahal]
Date: December 4-7
[opening ceremony, plenaries, sessions, round tables, working groups, one-to-one meetings, MOU signing, closing ceremony, meals according to the program (coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, receptions), campus tour, full day tour to Taj Mahal]
Date: December 4-7
DAY 1
Conference activities (Day 1, day time)
Participation in the day time activities at the first day of summit (10.00 - 16.00 pm)
Participation in the day time activities at the first day of summit (10.00 - 16.00 pm)
Conference hand-outs
Participant's bag with summit materials
Participant's bag with summit materials
Meals
Coffee breaks and lunch at Day 1
Coffee breaks and lunch at Day 1
Evening activities (Day 1, evening time)
Participation in the evening activities at the first day of summit (16.00 - 21.00 pm):
Welcome reception, dinner & cultural program
Participation in the evening activities at the first day of summit (16.00 - 21.00 pm):
Welcome reception, dinner & cultural program
DAY 2
Conference activities (Day 2)
Participation in all activities at the second day of summit
Participation in all activities at the second day of summit
Meals
Coffee breaks, lunch, closing reception according to the summit program
Coffee breaks, lunch, closing reception according to the summit program
DAY 3
Campus tour
Visit to the campus of the university in New Delhi
Visit to the campus of the university in New Delhi
Cultural Program
Full day guided bus tour to Taj Mahal (Agra)
Full day guided bus tour to Taj Mahal (Agra)
Airport pick-up & drop-off
The transfers from/to airport are not included
The transfers from/to airport are not included
Air tickets
Air tickets to/from Delhi, India, are not included
Air tickets to/from Delhi, India, are not included
PACKAGE PRICE
190 USD
490 USD
USD 790
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DISCOUNTS & special rates
BUA Members — 10%
AICTE Members — 10%
Speakers (moderators) — 20%
Guest ticket for the bus tour to Taj Mahal costs USD 300.
BUA Members — 10%
AICTE Members — 10%
Speakers (moderators) — 20%
Guest ticket for the bus tour to Taj Mahal costs USD 300.
Featured Indian Universities
participating in the event
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VENUE
AICTE Auditorium
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India
Organizing & Hosting Parties
Summit OrganizerBRICS+ Universities Association (BUA) is an Organizer of BRICS+ Universities Summit 2024.
Hosting PartnerAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a Hosting Partner of the event. AICTE provides its premier facilities as a summit venue.
General Media Partner
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Summit Partners
We thank our partners from international organizations, academic unions and higher education community for their support and contribution
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