Speakers

Dr Kishan Narayankhedkar is a distinguished academic leader, education strategist, and mentor with a career dedicated to advancing excellence in higher and technical education. He has served as Dean at IIT Bombay and Director of Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, playing a pivotal role in strengthening academic governance, institutional development, and innovation-driven learning.

A respected leader in India’s education ecosystem, Dr. Narayankhedkar has guided universities, mentored educators and industry professionals, and contributed as a board member and education consultant. His work bridges academia, research, industry, and policy, fostering future-ready talent and sustainable institutional growth. He continues to champion quality, ethical leadership, and transformative education while empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders. He also was the Chancellor of MGM - IHS Navi Mumbai