Great Schools of India Summit 2026: Dehradun Brings Together 50+ School Leaders

Extramarks hosted the Great Schools of India Summit 2026 in Dehradun on 24 October 2026 at Hyatt Centric, Dehradun. More than 50 educators and school leaders came together for meaningful conversations on the future of education.

The summit begins

The day began with the traditional lamp lighting. This was followed by the opening address by Mr. Manav Mehta, President – Sales, Extramarks Education, who welcomed the school leaders and set the tone for the day.

The Extramarks ecosystem

Malay gave a presentation on the Extramarks ecosystem. An ecosystem here means all Extramarks solutions working together as one connected system. He showed school leaders how these solutions fit together to support teachers and students.

Panel discussion: AI Disruption and Human Transformation

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is technology that lets computers do tasks that usually need human thinking. The panellists shared their views on AI adoption, changing ways of teaching, human potential, and the role of technology in building future-ready schools.

The panellists were:

• Mr. Dinesh BartwalPrincipal, Doon International School, Dehradun
• Mr. Raman KoushalPrincipal, Tula’s International School, Dehradun
• Mr. PK SharmaVice Principal, Rashtriya Indian Military College
• Mrs. Shipra BahlVice Principal, Mount Litera Zee School, Dehradun
• Mrs. Ruma MalhotraPrincipal, Brightlands School, Dehradun
• Ms. Monisha DattaDirector – Education, The Doon Girls’ School, Dehradun
• Mr. Manav MehtaPresident – Sales, Extramarks Education

More ideas from the stage

The summit also had sessions by guest speakers and partners. One session, by Academic Atlas Educational Tours, spoke about turning travel into a way of learning, with the idea of “Transforming Destinations Into Classrooms”.

Who attended

The summit welcomed more than 50 school leaders, including principals and education professionals. It gave them a platform to share knowledge, learn from each other and work together.

At the Extramarks booth

Between sessions, educators visited the Extramarks booth. They looked through our Smart Books, including the Early Footsteps and Little Footsteps series, and talked to our team about Extramarks solutions for their schools.

Networking and conversations

Tea breaks gave school leaders time to meet, share their experiences and carry on the conversations from the stage.

Honouring our speakers

Speakers and panellists were thanked and honoured on stage for sharing their time and ideas.

Key takeaways

• Schools need to adopt AI responsibly, with clear thought about how it helps learning.
• Teachers must be empowered, because they remain at the heart of every classroom.
• Technology works best when it is balanced with human potential, so that learners are ready for the future.
• The summit marked the beginning of a platform that brings India’s education leaders together to shape the schools of tomorrow.

Thank you to every principal and educator who joined us in Dehradun, and to our partners MakeMyTrip, IDP IELTS, Rocksport, Health Set Go and The Orange Panda Montessori. We look forward to bringing more school leaders together through the Great Schools of India Summit.