World Inclusion Conference India 2026: The Official Overview
Following the inaugural World Inclusion Conference in Almaty in 2025, the International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP) is bringing the conference to New Delhi. The official event website describes IFIP as a global membership organisation for practitioners and experts working on inclusion in education and across society, with a network spanning 140 countries.
WIC India 2026 is designed as a meeting point between policy and practice. Its official programme covers inclusive school leadership, higher education, neurodiversity, student wellbeing, internationalisation, universal design, artificial intelligence, assistive technology, institutional accreditation, inclusive governance, CSR, philanthropy and practical classroom implementation.
The event is being organised by AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. in association with IFIP and a network of academic, knowledge, strategic, sustainability and institutional partners.
🏨 Attending WIC India 2026? Stay Near Delhi Airport
Delegates attending World Inclusion Conference India 2026 at Yashobhoomi can stay at Hotel Aerocity Purple Orchid, a budget-friendly hotel near Delhi Airport with road access to Yashobhoomi, Aerocity and Dwarka.
The location is practical for speakers, delegates, school leadership teams, university representatives, international visitors, exhibitors and partners arriving through Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- ✈️ Convenient access to IGI Airport terminals
- 🚇 Close to Aerocity Metro Station
- 🚖 Approximately 10–15 minutes from Yashobhoomi, depending on traffic
- 🛏 Air-conditioned rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi
- 🕒 24-hour front desk and late check-in support
- 🚘 Airport pickup and drop available on request
- 🍽 In-house restaurant and room service
- 💼 Suitable for conference delegates and business travellers
📍 Travel Tip: Keep additional travel time during peak office hours and conference arrival periods. Yashobhoomi also has a dedicated Airport Express Metro station at Dwarka Sector 25.
WIC India 2026 by the Official Numbers
These figures are published by the conference organisers and show the scale of the planned gathering across school education, higher education, policy, practice, technology, accessibility and social impact.
What the Conference Is Designed to Achieve
The official WIC India 2026 website sets out a practical inclusion agenda rather than a purely theoretical discussion. Its stated objectives include helping education systems respond to modern learner needs, aligning schools and universities with international frameworks, and turning inclusion commitments into institutional action.
UNESCO SDG 4 • India’s National Education Policy 2020 • Learner diversity and accessibility research • Inclusive institutional benchmarks • Equitable internationalisation • Workforce development • Global partnerships
- Advance modern education systems through practical inclusion solutions.
- Support alignment with UNESCO SDG 4 and India’s NEP 2020.
- Move internationalisation from access-only models toward equity-driven engagement.
- Create scalable professional-development roadmaps for mainstream education workforces.
- Introduce quality standards and institutional benchmarks for inclusive culture, pedagogy and governance.
- Strengthen partnerships between Indian institutions, global universities and education-technology innovators.
- Connect policy dialogue with implementation frameworks and compliance expectations.
Official Conference Programme: Five Parallel Streams
The published schedule combines main-auditorium keynotes and plenary sessions with simultaneous breakout sessions in Rooms 301, 302, 303, 304 and 305. Across both days, the agenda is organised around major streams that connect inclusion policy with practical implementation.
EdTech & Innovation
Digital inclusion, human-centred EdTech, AI, Universal Design, assistive technology and inclusive classroom tools.
IFIP Practice & Accreditation
Foundations of inclusion, institutional planning, accreditation frameworks, therapeutic support and real-world practice challenges.
Leadership, Policy & Partnerships
Government roundtables, leadership dialogues, CSR, philanthropy, accountability and inclusive institutional systems.
Higher Education
Inclusive internationalisation, student mobility, campus design, governance, global classrooms, TNE and multilingual inclusion.
School Education
NEP alignment, inclusive governance, neurodiversity, pastoral care, boarding ecosystems, leadership and system-wide scaling.
Day 1: 31 July 2026 — Global Dialogue, Vision & Policy Forum
Day 1 begins with registration and networking tea from 8:30 AM, followed by the opening programme, addresses from IFIP leadership, cultural performances, chief guest and guest-of-honour addresses, and two major keynote sessions.
- 11:00–11:20: Global Keynote — The Future of Inclusive Education.
- 11:20–11:40: India Keynote — NEP & Inclusion Roadmap: From Policy to Practice.
- 11:40–12:25: Plenary Panel — Reimagining Internationalisation Through an Equity Lens.
- 12:45–16:30: Parallel sessions across Rooms 301–305 covering EdTech, IFIP practice, policy, higher education and school leadership.
- 17:30–18:00: Fireside Chat — Leadership & Inclusion.
- 18:00–18:45: Plenary Panel — AI & Universal Design: Dismantling Barriers Through Technology.
- 19:00–22:00: Networking Gala Dinner & Cultural Evening, the showcase of India’s first 30 IFIP Foundation Inclusive Schools, and Celebrating Diversity Through Arts.
Day 1 breakout subjects include digital inclusion, foundations of inclusion, policy and access, inclusive internationalisation, NEP alignment, human-centred EdTech, inclusive campus design, school governance, university leadership and neurodiversity in schools.
Day 2: 1 August 2026 — Innovation, Partnerships & Implementation
Day 2 starts with networking tea at 9:00 AM and continues with keynotes focused on borderless, diverse and accessible global campuses and India’s role as a global education hub.
- 09:40–10:00: Global Keynote — The Future of Global Campuses: Borderless, Diverse, Accessible.
- 10:00–10:20: India Keynote — India as a Global Education Hub: The Inclusion Imperative.
- 10:40–11:25: Plenary Panel — Building Inclusive Schools for a Globally Connected Future.
- 11:45–16:30: Breakout sessions on assistive technology, institutional action, CSR, inclusive international offices, curriculum, pastoral care, transnational education and leadership.
- 17:30–18:00: Fireside Chat — The Future of the Inclusion Profession.
- 18:00–18:45: Plenary Panel — The Way Forward: Turning Commitment into Action.
- 18:45 onward: Valedictory session, track summaries, closing remarks and vote of thanks.
- 19:15 onward: Networking Gala Dinner, IFIP Regional Inclusion Awards — India 2026, and a musical concert.
Special Guests Listed by the Organisers
The official conference website currently lists the following special guests. Delegate communications should be checked closer to the event for final appearance and scheduling confirmations.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Honourable Minister of State, Independent Charge, Ministry of Ayush, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; former Foreign Secretary of India and former G20 Chief Coordinator.
Hon’ble Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
Former Chief Justice of India and Distinguished Professor at National Law University Delhi.
Shri Asim Arun
Minister of State, Independent Charge, for Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Ira Singhal IAS
Deputy Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Dr. Joseph Emmanuel
Chief Executive and Secretary, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.
Dr. Mithu Alur
Padmashree and Founder Chairperson of ADAPT — Able Disable All People Together.
Dr. Uma Tuli
Padmashree and Founder of Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust.
Featured Global Speakers and Inclusion Practitioners
The event’s speaker directory includes inclusion practitioners, education leaders, researchers, school leaders, consultants and specialists from India and overseas. The published directory includes, among many others:
- Daniel Sobel — President of WIC and founder of IFIP.
- Ben Gudgeon — Senior Director of IFIP and the World Inclusion Congress.
- Donna Wright — Internationally recognised Australian school leader and inclusive-education speaker.
- Sharon Gray OBE NLE — Education leader focused on vulnerable children, neuroscience and inclusion.
- Dr. Christine Grima-Farrell — Educator focused on student-centred research and inclusive practice.
- Mdm Jamilah Kadir — Director of SEAMEO SEN and special-education leader.
- Dr. Heidi Cavanagh — Practitioner combining design thinking, human-centred design and responsible AI.
- Sonal Desai — Senior SEND and inclusion system leader and Department for Education-appointed SEND adviser.
The official directory is extensive and may continue to be updated. Visitors should use the conference speaker page for the latest confirmed list and individual biographies.
Who Should Attend WIC India 2026?
The organiser has identified six principal delegate groups, each with a specific reason to attend:
- Government & Regulators: to shape NEP 2020 implementation and align national policy with global standards.
- School Leaders & Boards: to understand institutional accreditation and inclusive-school benchmarks.
- Practitioners & Educators: to build a shared professional foundation in inclusive pedagogy and explore IFIP fellowship.
- International Higher Education Leaders: to develop equitable transnational education and inclusive campus models.
- CSR & Philanthropy Directors: to identify scalable and high-impact inclusive-education projects.
- EdTech Innovators: to demonstrate AI and Universal Design solutions that remove barriers to learning.
Global Inclusion Expo: Official Zones
Alongside the conference, the Global Inclusion Expo is planned as a multi-sector showcase. The official website lists the following zones and pavilions:
Country & State Pavilions
Themed participation by countries and Indian states.
Government & Policy Pavilion
Public-sector frameworks, programmes and policy dialogue.
Global Inclusion Pavilion
International organisations and inclusion networks.
Foreign University India Campus Zone
International institutions and India-campus initiatives.
Higher & School Education Zone
Schools, universities and institutional inclusion models.
EdTech & Assistive Technology Zone
Technology designed to expand access and participation.
NGOs, Foundations & Social Impact
Non-profit, philanthropic and social-impact organisations.
Corporate Inclusion & Workplace Diversity
Corporate inclusion, accessibility and workforce diversity.
Special Education & Therapy
Special education, learning support and therapy services.
Study Abroad & Global Pathways
Inclusive mobility and international study pathways.
Startups & Innovation
Emerging organisations and new inclusion solutions.
Creative Inclusion & Arts
Arts-based inclusion and cultural participation.
Accessibility & Universal Design
Infrastructure and design solutions for accessible environments.
Publishers & Learning Resources
Inclusive publications, teaching content and learning materials.
Grand Stage Events and Networking
- Showcase of India’s first 30 IFIP Foundation Inclusive Schools.
- IFIP Regional Inclusion Awards — India 2026.
- Celebrating Diversity Through Arts.
- Networking Gala Dinner and Cultural Evening.
- Musical concert following the closing programme on 1 August.
These activities are positioned as part of the official programme, giving delegates opportunities for institutional networking, recognition, cultural participation and collaboration beyond the formal conference sessions.
Delegate Passes and Official Fees
The following prices and inclusions were displayed on the official WIC India 2026 website when this guide was prepared. Registration rates and availability can change, so always verify the final amount on the official registration portal before payment.
Platinum Delegate Pass
INR 24,950 / USD 400
For university and school leaders, international delegates, corporate leaders, policymakers, institutional heads and service providers.
- All conference sessions
- Priority inaugural seating
- Leadership and networking lounges
- Speaker and VIP networking
- Curated B2B and institutional networking
- Lunch and refreshments for two days
- Cultural evening and gala dinner
- Awards and expo access
- Physical participation certificate
Academic Delegate Pass
INR 8,950
For school educators, academicians, higher-education professionals, inclusion practitioners, NGOs and counsellors.
- Conference sessions
- Inaugural ceremony
- Networking lounge
- Cultural evening and gala dinner
- Awards and expo access
- Digital participation certificate
Delegate Pass
INR 4,950
For teachers, PhD scholars, research scholars and youth advocates.
- Conference sessions
- Inaugural ceremony
- Global Inclusion Expo
- Delegate kit and materials
- Digital participation certificate
The organisers also mention IFIP Fellow rates, group-booking options for school leadership teams of five or more, and add-ons including the gala networking dinner, cultural evening and institutional accreditation workshop.
Yashobhoomi Venue and Accessibility
WIC India 2026 will be hosted at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention & Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. The organiser’s venue page highlights the dedicated high-speed Metro connection, accessibility for local and international attendees, and modern infrastructure intended to support a large, multi-room global conference.
The venue page specifically describes Yashobhoomi as having a grand ballroom, 15 exhibition halls and 13 conference rooms with integrated AI and assistive audio-visual technologies. The detailed conference schedule identifies a Main Auditorium and breakout Rooms 301, 302, 303, 304 and 305 for simultaneous sessions.
Nearest Metro: Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 on the Delhi Airport Express Line
Conference spaces in programme: Main Auditorium and Rooms 301–305
Organisers and Official Partners
The official website identifies AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. as the organiser of WIC India 2026 and presents IFIP — the International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners as the global inclusion organisation supporting the conference’s mission and international network.
Published partners include QS Quacquarelli Symonds as Knowledge Partner, International Baccalaureate as Academic Inclusion Partner, O.P. Jindal Global University as Thought Leadership Partner, Central Sanskrit University as Indian Knowledge Partner, IREDA as Sustainable Inclusion Partner, Aditya Birla Hindalco as Inclusion India Partner, CISCE as Academic Partner, EducationWorld as Strategic Partner and Digii as Digital Ecosystem Partner.
The official site also displays institutional support from organisations including The Outreach Collective, Early Childhood Association and Inspirenext Learning Foundation, CISCE, BSAI, The Association of International Schools of India and the Indian Head Injury Foundation.
Travel Guide for WIC India 2026 Delegates
Event: World Inclusion Conference India 2026
Dates: 31 July–1 August 2026
Venue: Yashobhoomi, India International Convention & Expo Centre
Conference spaces: Main Auditorium and Rooms 301–305 in the official schedule; venue facilities include a grand ballroom and conference rooms
Location: Dwarka, New Delhi
Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Nearest Metro: Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 Metro Station
Day 1 registration: 8:30 AM
Day 2 arrival and networking tea: 9:00 AM
International delegates should check passport, Indian visa or e-Visa eligibility, airline schedules and official travel advisories well before departure. The conference venue page states that partner hotels and exclusive WIC 2026 rates will be made available, so delegates should compare those options with airport-area accommodation before booking.
🏨 Visiting World Inclusion Conference India 2026?
Hotel Aerocity Purple Orchid offers a practical stay near Delhi Airport for delegates attending WIC India 2026 at Yashobhoomi. Contact the hotel directly to check conference-date availability and airport transfer arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions — WIC India 2026
When is World Inclusion Conference India 2026?
The conference will be held on 31 July and 1 August 2026.
Where is WIC India 2026 being held?
The event will take place at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention & Expo Centre, New Delhi. The programme lists a Main Auditorium and breakout Rooms 301–305.
Is WIC India 2026 only about school education?
No. The official programme includes school education, higher education, government policy, internationalisation, EdTech, assistive technology, neurodiversity, institutional accreditation, CSR, philanthropy, accessibility and Universal Design.
How many speakers and sessions are planned?
The organiser lists 200+ global experts and speakers, 1,000+ educators and policymakers, and 50+ plenary and breakout sessions.
What are the delegate pass prices?
The official website currently lists Platinum at INR 24,950, Academic at INR 8,950 and Delegate at INR 4,950. Verify current prices on the registration portal before paying.
What happens at the Global Inclusion Expo?
The expo includes government, policy, global inclusion, schools, higher education, EdTech, assistive technology, NGOs, social impact, workplace diversity, special education, study abroad, startups, arts, Universal Design and publishing zones.
Who is organising the conference?
AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. is identified as the organiser, with IFIP providing the global inclusion platform and network.
Which hotel is convenient near Yashobhoomi?
Hotel Aerocity Purple Orchid near Delhi Airport offers convenient road access to Yashobhoomi, Aerocity and Dwarka.
Official Information and Update Note
All conference-specific facts in this guide were checked against the official World Inclusion Conference India 2026 website, its published schedule, speaker directory and venue page on 11 July 2026. Speakers, guest participation, programme timings, passes and partner information may be updated by the organisers. Verify the latest details before travel or payment.
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