{"id":24040,"date":"2026-10-26T23:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/?p=24040"},"modified":"2026-10-26T23:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:13:51","slug":"great-schools-of-india-summit-2026-dehradun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/edu-pulse\/great-schools-of-india-summit-2026-dehradun\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Schools of India Summit 2026: Dehradun Brings Together 50+ School Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"gsd26\">\r\n<style>\r\n.gsd26{--em:#F55C30;--em-deep:#C8401A;--ink:#23262F;--muted:#5E6472;--wash:#FFF3ED;--line:#F3D5C8;color:var(--ink);font-size:17px;line-height:1.7}\r\n.gsd26 *{box-sizing:border-box}\r\n.gsd26 p{margin:0 0 1.1em}\r\n.gsd26 .lead{font-size:19px;line-height:1.65}\r\n.gsd26 h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);line-height:1.3;margin:2em 0 .6em;font-weight:700}\r\n.gsd26 .pass{border:2px solid var(--em);border-radius:18px;margin:1.8em 0 2.2em;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;max-width:660px}\r\n.gsd26 .pass-top{background:var(--em);color:#fff;padding:22px 24px 18px}\r\n.gsd26 .pass-top strong{display:block;font-size:22px;line-height:1.25}\r\n.gsd26 .pass-top span{display:block;font-size:15px;opacity:.92;margin-top:4px}\r\n.gsd26 .pass dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));margin:0}\r\n.gsd26 .pass dl div{padding:14px 24px;border-top:1px dashed var(--line)}\r\n.gsd26 .pass dl div:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px dashed var(--line)}\r\n.gsd26 .pass dt{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-weight:400}\r\n.gsd26 .pass dd{margin:2px 0 0;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;line-height:1.4}\r\n.gsd26 figure{margin:1.4em 0 !important;padding:0 !important}\r\n.gsd26 figure img{max-width:100%;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:14px;margin:0 !important}\r\n.gsd26 figcaption{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.5}\r\n.gsd26 .duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:1.4em 0}\r\n.gsd26 .duo figure{margin:0 !important}\r\n.gsd26 .duo img{aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover}\r\n.gsd26 .session{border-left:5px solid var(--em);background:var(--wash);padding:16px 22px;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;margin:1em 0 1.4em;font-weight:600;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45}\r\n.gsd26 .session-k{display:block;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:4px}\r\n.gsd26 ul.pnl{list-style:none !important;padding:0 !important;margin:1em 0 1.6em !important;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}\r\n.gsd26 ul.pnl li{list-style:none !important;margin:0 !important;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:4px solid var(--em);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.45}\r\n.gsd26 ul.pnl li::before,.gsd26 ul.pnl li::marker{content:none !important;display:none !important}\r\n.gsd26 ul.pnl li b{display:block;font-size:16.5px}\r\n.gsd26 ul.pnl li span{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}\r\n.gsd26 ul.take{list-style:none !important;padding:0 !important;margin:1em 0 1.6em !important}\r\n.gsd26 ul.take li{list-style:none !important;position:relative;padding:12px 0 12px 34px !important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin:0 !important}\r\n.gsd26 ul.take li::before{content:\"\" !important;position:absolute;left:4px;top:21px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--em)}\r\n.gsd26 ul.take li::marker{content:none}\r\n@media (max-width:640px){.gsd26{font-size:16px}.gsd26 .lead{font-size:17px}.gsd26 .pass dl,.gsd26 ul.pnl,.gsd26 .duo{grid-template-columns:1fr}.gsd26 .pass dl div:nth-child(odd){border-right:0}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"lead\">Extramarks hosted the <strong>Great Schools of India Summit 2026<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pass\">\r\n<div class=\"pass-top\"><strong>Great Schools of India Summit 2026 | Dehradun<\/strong><span>Hosted by Extramarks<\/span><\/div>\r\n<dl>\r\n<div><dt>When<\/dt><dd>24 October 2026<\/dd><\/div>\r\n<div><dt>Where<\/dt><dd>Hyatt Centric, Dehradun<\/dd><\/div>\r\n<div><dt>Who came<\/dt><dd>50+ school leaders and educators<\/dd><\/div>\r\n<div><dt>Main theme<\/dt><dd>AI and the future of schools<\/dd><\/div>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\r\n\r\n<h2>The summit begins<\/h2>\r\n<p>The day began with the traditional lamp lighting. This was followed by the opening address by Mr. Manav Mehta, President \u2013 Sales, Extramarks Education, who welcomed the school leaders and set the tone for the day.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"duo\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-lamp-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"Lamp lighting ceremony at the start of the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The lamp lighting to open the summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-opening-address.jpg\" alt=\"Manav Mehta of Extramarks giving the opening address at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Mr. Manav Mehta gives the opening address.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>The Extramarks ecosystem<\/h2>\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-extramarks-ecosystem-presentation.jpg\" alt=\"Presentation on the Extramarks ecosystem at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Malay presents the Extramarks ecosystem to school leaders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Panel discussion: AI Disruption and Human Transformation<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"session\"><span class=\"session-k\">Panel topic<\/span>The Next Decade of School Education: From AI Disruption to Human Transformation<\/div>\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<p>The panellists were:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"pnl\">\r\n<li><b>Mr. Dinesh Bartwal<\/b><span>Principal, Doon International School, Dehradun<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Mr. Raman Koushal<\/b><span>Principal, Tula&#8217;s International School, Dehradun<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Mr. PK Sharma<\/b><span>Vice Principal, Rashtriya Indian Military College<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Mrs. Shipra Bahl<\/b><span>Vice Principal, Mount Litera Zee School, Dehradun<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Mrs. Ruma Malhotra<\/b><span>Principal, Brightlands School, Dehradun<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Ms. Monisha Datta<\/b><span>Director \u2013 Education, The Doon Girls&#8217; School, Dehradun<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Mr. Manav Mehta<\/b><span>President \u2013 Sales, Extramarks Education<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-panellists-on-stage.jpg\" alt=\"Panellists discussing AI disruption and human transformation at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The panellists on stage during the discussion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-panel-discussion-ai-disruption.jpg\" alt=\"School principals sharing views during the panel discussion at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>School leaders share their views on AI and the future of schools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>More ideas from the stage<\/h2>\r\n<p>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 &#8220;Transforming Destinations Into Classrooms&#8221;.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"duo\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-speaker-session.jpg\" alt=\"Guest speaker presenting at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>A guest speaker shares ideas with school leaders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-academic-atlas-session.jpg\" alt=\"Academic Atlas Educational Tours session at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>A session by Academic Atlas Educational Tours on learning through travel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>Who attended<\/h2>\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>At the Extramarks booth<\/h2>\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"duo\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-extramarks-smart-books-display.jpg\" alt=\"Educators looking at Extramarks Smart Books at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Educators explore the Extramarks Smart Books.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-educators-explore-extramarks-books.jpg\" alt=\"School leaders reading Extramarks brochures at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>School leaders go through Extramarks material.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>Networking and conversations<\/h2>\r\n<p>Tea breaks gave school leaders time to meet, share their experiences and carry on the conversations from the stage.<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-networking.jpg\" alt=\"School leaders networking over tea at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>School leaders connect over tea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Honouring our speakers<\/h2>\r\n<p>Speakers and panellists were thanked and honoured on stage for sharing their time and ideas.<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/great-schools-of-india-summit-dehradun-speaker-felicitation.jpg\" alt=\"Speaker being felicitated with a bouquet at the Great Schools of India Summit 2026, Dehradun\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.closest(&#039;figure&#039;).style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" title=\"\"><figcaption>A speaker is felicitated on stage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"take\">\r\n<li>Schools need to adopt AI responsibly, with clear thought about how it helps learning.<\/li>\r\n<li>Teachers must be empowered, because they remain at the heart of every classroom.<\/li>\r\n<li>Technology works best when it is balanced with human potential, so that learners are ready for the future.<\/li>\r\n<li>The summit marked the beginning of a platform that brings India&#8217;s education leaders together to shape the schools of tomorrow.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Great Schools of India Summit 2026 | DehradunHosted by Extramarks When 24 October 2026 Where Hyatt Centric, Dehradun Who came 50+ school leaders and educators Main theme AI and the future of schools The summit begins The day began with the traditional lamp lighting. This was followed by the opening address by Mr. Manav Mehta, President \u2013 Sales, Extramarks Education, who welcomed the school leaders and set the tone for the day. The lamp lighting to open the summit. Mr. Manav Mehta gives the opening address. 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. Malay presents the Extramarks ecosystem to school leaders. Panel discussion: AI Disruption and Human Transformation Panel topicThe Next Decade of School Education: From AI Disruption to 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&#8217;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 \u2013 Education, The Doon Girls&#8217; School, Dehradun Mr. Manav MehtaPresident \u2013 Sales, Extramarks Education The panellists on stage during the discussion. School leaders share their views on AI and the future of schools. 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 &#8220;Transforming Destinations Into Classrooms&#8221;. A guest speaker shares ideas with school leaders. A session by Academic Atlas Educational Tours on learning through travel. 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. Educators explore the Extramarks Smart Books. School leaders go through Extramarks material. Networking and conversations Tea breaks gave school leaders time to meet, share their experiences and carry on the conversations from the stage. School leaders connect over tea. Honouring our speakers Speakers and panellists were thanked and honoured on stage for sharing their time and ideas. A speaker is felicitated on stage. 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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":24054,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[170],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-edu-pulse"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24040"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24056,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24040\/revisions\/24056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}