On October 16, 2026, SGT University’s Gurugram hosted the AIU North Zone Conference 2026, jointly organised with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The conference was attended by Vice-Chancellors, academicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators and industry experts to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in higher education under the theme “Strategic Integration of AI in Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges and Implications.” The conference focused on AI-driven teaching and learning, research innovation, institutional transformation, responsible AI adoption, and collaboration between industry and academia. The event discussed ideas for incorporating AI into higher education with keynote talks, panel discussions, and technical presentations that were aligned with NEP 2020 and Viksit Bharat 2047.