Sonipat, Nov 20 (NationPress) After a rigorous selection process, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has been chosen to welcome the 2026 STAR Scholars Network Global Conference from December 10-14, 2026. This announcement was made during the 2025 STAR Global Conference, which took place last month at Istanbul Aydin University in Turkiye.

This will mark the second time that O.P. Jindal Global University hosts this significant gathering in India, uniting global scholars to discuss the future of humanity amidst rapid advancements in AI and the urgent need for sustainability. The conference is themed “Flourishing in the Age of AI and Sustainability.”

The upcoming event is expected to attract prominent academics, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe, providing a vital platform to explore how higher education can adapt and influence a world characterized by swift technological evolution and pressing sustainability issues.

With AI reshaping labor, governance, culture, and communication, and sustainability becoming a pivotal moral and developmental issue, the conference will delve into what “human flourishing” entails in this rapidly evolving global context.

Prof (Dr) C. Raj Kumar, the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, stated, “The STAR Global Conference rotates its hosting country each year. This annual event gathers scholars globally to encourage cross-border collaborations and cultural exchange. It is regarded as one of the most significant global forums on higher education, internationalization, and knowledge collaboration, boasting over 20,000 members from 2,353 colleges and universities across 115 countries. Previously, JGU hosted the 2021 STAR Global Conference virtually from India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The 2026 STAR Scholars Network Global Conference aims to expand on this legacy, creating a space for discussions that connect technology, sustainability, ethics, and humanity. Scholars are anticipated to examine both the threats posed by artificial intelligence and the opportunities it presents for inclusion, creativity, and global connectivity.

Sustainability will be analyzed not only through the lens of climate action but also through considerations of justice, equity, and the human experience. While the detailed agenda will be revealed in the coming months, JGU's selection as the host for the Global Conference for the second time underscores the increasing acknowledgment of India’s pivotal role in global higher education and research collaboration.

This event represents a significant milestone for international academic networks striving to comprehend how universities can lead in an era where the future of work, the planet, and society is being fundamentally redefined. The decision to once again bring the conference to India coincides with an important moment for JGU.

Earlier this year, the university was awarded the 2025 Global Education for Peace Award by the STAR Scholars Network, an accolade presented annually on the United Nations International Day of Peace. This award recognizes institutions that show exceptional commitment to fostering cultures of peace through education by developing globally oriented curricula, inclusive teaching, international partnerships, and community engagement.

JGU shared this year’s honor with the American University in the Emirates; both institutions were celebrated as models of ethical leadership and global citizenship in higher education. The award showcased JGU’s vast network of over 450 international partnerships, its focus on interdisciplinary and values-driven education, and its ongoing engagement with local communities through social responsibility initiatives.

It also highlighted the university's contribution to preparing students to become active, empathetic, and globally conscious citizens at a time when higher education is increasingly called upon to address complex cross-border challenges.