Future Skills Leadership Forum 2026 · Coimbatore

The DNA of the
Future-Ready Learner

A Leadership Conclave for School Leaders

“Preparing Students for a World Yet to Be Imagined.”
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world. How should education respond?

Friday, 11 December 2026 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, then afternoon sessions Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Hosted at

Prakriya International School

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Organised by

Skills at Campus

Building future-ready students. On every campus.

Education is changing. Should schools change too?

Artificial Intelligence, automation, and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the world around us. Knowledge is becoming increasingly accessible, and the skills required to thrive are evolving just as quickly.

This raises an important question for every school:

What should students learn today to remain capable, confident, and responsible tomorrow?

Schools have always prepared children for the future. Today, preparing students means going beyond academic excellence to developing skills which provide an advantage in a competitive world.

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The question

What should students learn today to remain capable, confident, and responsible tomorrow?

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From knowledge to application

Move beyond examinations toward meaningful learning, experience, and real-world application.

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For school leaders

Chairpersons, principals, academic heads, and senior educators working on the school of 2040.

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A 90-day plan

Leave with practical ideas, industry insight, and an action plan you can take back to campus.

A focused day in Coimbatore

Friday, 11 December 2026

Prakriya International School, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Morning keynotes, then afternoon experiences

Sessions from 9:00 AM, with leadership activities, networking, and closing in the afternoon.

Prakriya International School

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Designed for

01 Chairpersons 02 Trustees 03 Directors 04 Principals 05 Vice Principals 06 Academic Heads 07 Curriculum Coordinators 08 Senior Educators

Together, let’s explore how schools can prepare learners not only for examinations, but for life.

A journey through the DNA of the future-ready learner

Five focused sessions in the morning, then leadership activities, networking, and closing in the afternoon.

What you will take back
  • Fresh perspectives on future-ready education
  • Practical ideas for classroom implementation
  • Insights from education and industry leaders
  • Meaningful professional connections
  • A 90-day action plan for your school
09:00 – 09:40
Opening Keynote

Imagining Future-Ready Education. A perspective on learning that is practical, globally connected, and ready for the future.

09:40 – 10:40
Leadership Workshop

Designing the School of 2040. Each group creates a vision board, followed by discussion.

11:00 – 11:40
Panel Discussion

Decoding the DNA of the Future-Ready Learner — competencies, change, and what must remain timeless.

11:40 – 12:40
Future-Ready Learning in Action

Student-led showcases, real-world problem solving, debate, collaborative learning, and expert views.

12:50 – 13:30
Industry Keynote

What will industry expect from tomorrow’s learners? A market perspective on the capabilities young people will need to thrive.

Afternoon
Leadership Activities, Networking & Closing

The DNA Challenge, School of 2040 vision exercise, Future Skills prioritisation, and conversations with education leaders.

Conclave booklet

Future Skills Leadership Forum 2026 · Coimbatore

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The future of education will be shaped by the conversations we have today

We warmly invite you to join fellow education leaders in Coimbatore in shaping the next chapter of school education.