AI FOR HIGHER ED LEADERS
From AI Awareness to Institutional AI Leadership
One-day Executive Workshop for
Principals, Deans, Registrars & Senior Leaders in Higher Education
Date
10 Oct 2026(Sat)
09 AM - 05 PM
Venue
IITM Research Park,
Chennai
The Next Level of the AI Conversation
Artificial Intelligence is no longer simply a technology that educators need to understand.
It is becoming a strategic force shaping the future of higher education.
It is changing how institutions plan, make decisions, teach, assess, engage students, develop faculty, manage information and demonstrate institutional quality.
For higher education leaders, the question is no longer:
“What can AI do?”
The more important question is:
“What should our institution do with AI?”
Building on our AI for Educators program, AI for Higher Ed Leaders takes the conversation from individual AI adoption to institutional AI leadership.
This exclusive one-day executive workshop is designed for leaders who want to understand AI at a strategic level, explore its institutional applications and begin leading their institutions towards an AI-ready future.
Not A Generic Ai Tools Workshop
This is an executive-level, practical and institution-focused leadership experience.
Rather than spending the day learning a long list of AI tools, participants will explore how AI can be applied to the real work of institutional leadership.
From strategic planning and decision-making to NIRF, NAAC, teaching, faculty development and student readiness, the program focuses on where AI can create meaningful institutional value.
And most importantly:
Bring the work sitting on your desk.
Work on it with AI.
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
Why AI for Higher Education Leaders?
Higher education institutions are entering a period of rapid change. AI is creating new possibilities—but also raising important leadership questions.
How should we prepare our institution for an AI-enabled future?
How can AI improve institutional planning and decision-making?
How can we use AI intelligently in NIRF, NAAC and accreditation processes?
How should teaching, curriculum and assessment evolve?
How do we build AI-ready faculty?
How do we prepare students for an AI-enabled workplace?
What should responsible AI adoption look like at an institutional level?
Where should institutions begin—and what should they prioritise?
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
Venue
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
Who Can Attend
This executive program is designed specifically for senior leaders in higher education.
- Principals
- Vice-Chancellors
- Pro-Vice-Chancellors
- Deans
- Registrars
- Directors
- Heads of Institutions
- IQAC Leaders
- Academic Administrators
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
The Six Leadership Dimensions
AI & the Future of Higher Education
Move beyond AI hype and develop a leadership perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education.
AI for Institutional Strategy & Decision-Making
Turn AI into a leadership thinking partner.
AI for NIRF, NAAC & Accreditation
From documentation burden to intelligent institutional preparation.
AI for Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Rethink academic practices for the AI era.
Building AI-Ready Faculty & Students
Institutional transformation begins with people.
The AI Leadership Lab
Bring your Real Work. Work on it With AI.
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
Experts
V. Pattabhi Ram
Author, Speaker, and Teacher
CA V. Pattabhi Ram has taught over 95,000 CA students and professionals across industries. He is known for simplifying complex concepts and making learning practical and impactful. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including "ChatGPT for Professionals", which has benefited more than 10,000 learners. His expertise spans finance, technology, professional development, and AI-enabled productivity.
Dr. B. Anbuthambi
Management Strategist, Author & Mentor
Dr. B. Anbuthambi is a noted educationist, author, and management strategist with over 30 years of experience in higher education, skilling, and industry–academia collaboration. A former President of ICT Academy, he has led numerous faculty development initiatives that have empowered more than 50,000 higher education faculty members across India. He holds a Postgraduate qualification in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and a Ph.D. in Management. He is widely recognized for his contributions to institutional transformation, leadership development, employability, and future-ready education.
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Understand the strategic implications of AI for higher education.
Identify high-value AI opportunities within their institutions.
Use AI for institutional analysis and decision support.
Explore practical applications for NIRF, NAAC and accreditation.
Understand how AI is changing teaching, learning and assessment.
Identify approaches for building AI-ready faculty and students.
Recognise opportunities for AI-enabled institutional workflows.
Apply AI to real leadership and administrative work.
Develop practical AI workflows relevant to their responsibilities.
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
What Makes this Program Different?
Executive-Level
Designed around the questions and responsibilities of institutional leaders—not generic technology training.
Higher-Ed Specific
Use cases and discussions are grounded in the realities of colleges and universities.
Practical
The focus is on application, not theory alone.
Hands-On
Participants actively work with AI during the program.
Institution-Focused
The emphasis is on using AI to improve institutional work and outcomes.
Immediately Actionable
Participants leave with practical ideas and workflows they can take back to their institutions.
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
The One-Day Experience
Inspire
Understand how AI is reshaping higher education and institutional leadership.
Explore
Discover practical applications across strategy, accreditation, academics, faculty and students.
Experiment
Work hands-on with AI through leadership-oriented use cases.
Apply
Bring your own institutional challenge and work on it with AI.
ACT
Identify the first steps towards building an AI-ready institution.
AI for Higher Ed Leaders
Program Fee
Early Bird Fee
₹1750
+ GST
For registrations on or before 21st September 2026.
Includes
- All Deliverables mentioned above.
Special Offer Fee
₹2250
+ GST
For registrations after 21st September and on or before 30th September 2026.
Includes
- All deliverables mentioned above
Regular Fee
₹2750
+ GST
For registrations after 30 September 2026.
Includes
- All deliverables mentioned above