EICBI convenes high-level dialogues bringing together Members of the European Parliament, national parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders, and emerging leaders to advance collaboration across the European Union–India and wider Europe–India corridor. The organisation has convened major parliamentary summits and business forums at the European Parliament in Brussels and the British Parliament in London, engaging thousands of delegates from companies, governments, and institutions over the past decade.
A flagship initiative of EICBI is the EuropeIndia40 Leaders List, an annual recognition platform launched in 2019 that identifies and connects the next generation of leaders under the age of forty who are shaping Europe–India relations across business, policy, and civil society.
Through conferences, leadership platforms, publications such as the Europe India Journal, and engagement with EU institutions and regional governments in India, EICBI works to strengthen trade, investment, innovation partnerships, and strategic cooperation between Europe and India.
Our Impact
38
Parliamentary sessions
Sessions at the
EU Parliament in & UK Parliament
12
Diplomatic Visits
Coordinated Visits of European Parliamentarians & EU country Ambassadors
2992
Companies Engaged
Companies from India, EU and UK who have participated
53
Members of Parliament engaged
MPs from India, European Union and United Kingdom who participated in the sessions
07
EuropeIndia40 annual leaders list since 2019
Annual compilation of leaders under 40 in the EU India/ wider Europe India corridor.
198
NextGen Leaders recognised
A growing alumni of Next Gen leaders contributing to EU India/ wider Europe India relations.
EVENT FORMAT
Panel discussions
Business Leaders share and discuss their points of view on specific themes. Audiences will also be invited to interact and ask questions towards the end of each discussion.
Keynote addresses
Influential leaders share their vision for closer engagement of Commonwealth with UK India corridor and how to develop them further. Delegates will also interact with leaders.
Business Networking
This conference provides numerous opportunities for business leaders to interact in an exclusive closed-door environment to discuss potential areas of synergy.
SPEAKERS
About the session
On the backdrop of the United Nations International Day of Education, the Europe India Centre for Business & Industry (EICBI) proposes to convene a high-level UK–India session at the UK Parliament on 26 January 2027, bringing together policymakers, parliamentarians, education leaders, academic institutions, skills-development organisations and business representatives.
The session will provide a platform to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation between the United Kingdom and India across education, skills development, research, innovation and international academic partnerships.
As both countries continue to develop their education and skills ecosystems, closer collaboration can help create new opportunities for students, institutions, educators and employers.
The discussion will focus on practical ways to connect educational excellence with employability, enterprise and the evolving needs of the global economy.
The session will also recognise the wider significance of the UN International Day of Education, which highlights education's role in promoting peace, sustainable development and opportunity for all.
PROPOSED AGENDA
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Welcome and networking
Guests arrive, meet the delegation and begin introductions.
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Keynote Addresses
UK Parliamentarians / Policymakers / Senior Stakeholders
Perspectives on strengthening UK India Education.
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TBC
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UK–India Higher Education Partnerships
Exploring institutional collaboration, university partnerships, academic exchange, joint programmes and opportunities to strengthen links between UK and Indian higher education institutions.
Speakers - TBC
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Student Mobility and International Learning
Discussing opportunities and challenges relating to international student mobility, access to educational opportunities, student support and cross-border learning pathways.
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Business networking
Find agenda and post conference report of our previous summit at UK & European Parliament and other locations HERE
Objectives of the Session
The session seeks to:
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Strengthen dialogue between UK and Indian policymakers, parliamentarians, education leaders and business representatives.
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Identify opportunities for institutional partnerships and cross-border collaboration.
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Encourage closer alignment between education, skills development and industry requirements.
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Highlight areas for cooperation in research, innovation and emerging technologies.
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Facilitate connections between stakeholders interested in developing practical UK–India education initiatives.
UK–India Education Leaders Dialogue 2027
The session is intended for a select group of stakeholders, including:
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Members of the UK Parliament and Indian policymakers.
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University leaders, academics and representatives of higher education institutions.
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Education and vocational training providers.
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Skills-development and workforce organisations.
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Education technology companies and innovation leaders.
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Employers, industry associations and business leaders.
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Organisations working on youth development, employability and international education partnerships.
