UAE and India Strengthen Innovation Partnership at "Future of Learning" Event

The UAE and India are preparing to elevate their strategic partnership through a landmark event titled “Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship,” scheduled for 20 May 2025 in Dubai. This forward-looking summit, which will focus on education, technology, and entrepreneurial growth, marks a major step in reinforcing bilateral collaboration.

Shaping a Future-Ready Ecosystem in Dubai

Hosted in Dubai, the summit aims to bring together high-profile stakeholders — including policymakers, educators, startup leaders, and investors — to co-create an ecosystem where innovation, learning, and entrepreneurship intersect. The event will serve as a platform for shaping a global blueprint for future-ready education and talent development.

Strengthening Bilateral Momentum Post High-Level Visit

The event builds on the momentum of a recent UAE delegation’s visit to India, during which Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, held strategic talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This high-level engagement set the tone for deeper collaboration across emerging sectors like edtech and digital entrepreneurship.

Shared Vision for Innovation and Opportunity

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the strength of the UAE-India relationship and their aligned vision for a future centered on “opportunity and innovation.” This summit will reflect both nations’ joint ambitions to transition from traditional partnerships into dynamic, knowledge-based cooperation.

In Collaboration with Khaleej Times and Global Innovators

Organized in association with Khaleej Times, the forum will address global education challenges through the lenses of technology, policy reform, and international collaboration. A key player at the summit will be Talrop, an emerging force in the global startup scene, known for delivering digital-first solutions that fuse education with real-world impact.

Talrop’s Vision: Build in UAE, Expand in India, Scale Globally

Talrop will unveil its flagship initiatives — including Techies Park, Inventor Park, and Village Park — and introduce its bold cross-border model: “Build in UAE, Expand in India, Scale Globally.” These platforms are designed to ignite startup thinking among youth, nurturing the next generation of founders and innovators.

Beyond Trade: Investing in Knowledge Economies

As both nations move beyond traditional sectors like trade and energy, they are now prioritizing education, research, and digital innovation. The summit will spotlight joint initiatives in higher education, edtech, and talent mobility, positioning the UAE and India as co-creators of globally competitive knowledge economies.

A Platform for Cross-Border Educational Synergy

The event will feature key discussions on curriculum development, research collaboration, and startup ecosystem integration. Thought leaders and decision-makers will exchange strategies on how to accelerate the digital transformation of learning across borders.

Visionary Leadership from Both Nations

Senior government officials, industry pioneers, and academic leaders from the UAE and India will participate, reinforcing a shared commitment to building innovation-led futures. Their presence underscores the summit's strategic importance in shaping bilateral policy around education and entrepreneurship.

Reimagining Education Through Dynamic Programming

The summit will include keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and practical workshops designed to connect academia with industry. Special emphasis will be placed on embedding entrepreneurial thinking into the education system from the ground up.

Youth Empowerment at the Core

With a strong student-centered approach, the event will include ideathons, fireside chats, and startup-building sessions. These elements will empower students to actively participate in solving real-world challenges, cementing the UAE-India collaboration as a global model for education-driven innovation.