Jindal Global University organized the 3rd India-Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo under the theme “Shaping Universities of the Future in the Era of Human and Artificial Intelligence.” The forum gathered senior university leaders, diplomats, policymakers, academics, and students from both countries to discuss higher education, academic mobility, research collaboration, technology, sustainability, and education diplomacy.
The event saw the participation of a former Prime Minister of Japan, a distinguished Indian parliamentarian, diplomats, and senior leaders from Japan’s top universities. It aimed to influence the future of higher education in the era of artificial intelligence within the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The forum’s significance was highlighted in the context of the India-Japan Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, reinforcing the strong bilateral relationship.
The Inaugural Session commenced with a Welcome Address by Professor (Dr) C. Raj Kumar, the Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, followed by a Special Address by H.E. Hatoyama Yukio, Former Prime Minister of Japan. Hatoyama emphasized the deep-rooted civilizational bond between Japan and India, based on mutual respect, understanding, and assistance, echoing Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and welfare for all. He envisioned a harmonious world inspired by the shared heritage of the two nations.
