New Delhi, 3 February 2026: World Leaders’ Summit and Awards was held at the India International Centre, New Delhi. A Conference on the theme “Sustainable Development: Preparing Leaders for a Sustainable Future” was a part of it. The Event was jointly organised by International Education Olympiads (IEO) and SPACE India, two organisations steered by like-minded visionaries, experienced educators, and educationists committed to identifying future professional leaders and supporting them in realising their full potential for human progress.
The conference was graced by Padma Vibhushan Hon’ble Dr. Karan Singh as the Chief Guest. A renowned Statesman, Visionary Philosopher, former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) & Minister of Education & Culture, former Ambassador of India to the United States of America, and former Chairperson of UNESCO Institute of Education for Peace, and Member of UNESCO’s Commission on Education For the 21stcentury, Dr. Karan Singh delivered an inspiring Keynote Address aligned with the conference theme.
In his address, Dr. Karan Singh eloquently spoke on the timeless Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—and emphasised the true purpose of education beyond books and marks. He highlighted the four pillars of real learning: Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together and Learning to Be. Urging leaders across all fields—education, healthcare, and public life—he called for these values to be actively practised to build a more humane, responsible, and sustainable world.
The conference featured an eminent panel of speakers and leaders, including Prof. M. K. Das (Educationist & Conference Chairperson), Ms. Anita Devraj (Educationist & Conference Co-Chairperson), Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal (Educationist & Conference Director), Er. Praveen Agarwal (Conference Co-Director), Dr. Pratyush Panda (Corporate Sustainable Development Specialist), and Mr. Jaya Prakash Dabral (Sustainable Development Activist& President, Himalayan Chipko Foundation). Their insightful deliberations enriched the dialogue on leadership, sustainability, and value-based education.
The event was attended by leaders from diverse fields, including school principals, doctors, hospital owners, directors, professors, teachers, edupreneurs, startup founders, influencers, and education professionals. Participants represented over 10 countries, including India, Nepal, Malaysia, Mauritius, Philippines, Sri Lanka and the United States of America, reflecting the global spirit of the conference.
Commending the initiative, Dr. Karan Singh praised the organisers for creating a meaningful global platform and encouraged them to continue organising such conferences to connect leaders and thinkers from around the world for collective progress.