17 September 2025 at 10:00 am
New Zealand education featured at leading India events
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) recently strengthened New Zealand’s visibility and influence in India through a strong presence at two flagship international education gatherings in August.
ENZ Team India flew the flag for New Zealand at the IC3 Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Mumbai and the G2 Gen Next Higher Education Summit in Bengaluru.
Both events are recognised as cornerstone platforms in India’s education calendar, drawing senior decision-makers and influencers from across South Asia.
At the IC3 Annual Conference, which welcomed over 1000 school leaders, career counsellors, and education providers, ENZ’s booth attracted significant engagement from a wide range of attendees.
ENZ Market Development Manager Bhupinder Kaur engaging with high school counsellors at the IC3 ENZ booth.
The booth served as a central hub for sharing New Zealand’s education story, distributing tailored resources, and building meaningful connections with high school counsellors.
University of Auckland Director International, Martin Hookham-Simms, representing New Zealand at the session on Destination Alignment at IC3 Conference.
New Zealand’s quality offering was further profiled in a breakout session on the topic ‘Destination Alignment: A Best-Fit Framework for UK, US & New Zealand.
University of Auckland Director International, Martin Hookham Simms, represented New Zealand in the session, speaking alongside University of Southampton Executive Director – India Implementation, David Winstanley and Rice University Deputy Director of Admission, Jessica Griffith.
The discussion highlighted emerging student preferences for the UK, US, and New Zealand, offering a practical breakdown of how to assess each destination using key criteria such as academic fit, affordability, career opportunities, and cultural context. Drawing on first-hand insights from senior university leaders, the session equipped attendees with actionable tools to help students make confident, informed, and best-fit decisions.
ENZ Director of Engagement East Asia & India, Jugnu Roy, representing ENZ at the g2 Conference by Gen Next Education during the Country Spotlight session.
Over to the g2 Gen Next Summit, ENZ led a dedicated Country Spotlight session to highlight New Zealand’s world-class education system and demonstrate its relevance to India’s evolving education priorities.
The g2 Gen Next Summit is known for facilitating high-impact dialogue between high schools and global universities, making it a valuable space for ENZ to promote New Zealand's educational identity and grow partnerships.
ENZ Team India with high school counsellors at the g2 Experience 2025 in Bengaluru.
ENZ also hosted a targeted roundtable with high school counsellors, providing a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s holistic and future-ready study environment, and reinforcing pathways for Indian students.
Director of Engagement, Jugnu Roy, said the events provided a great platform to demonstrate New Zealand’s unique strengths in education.
“Through our presence at IC3 and the Country Spotlight session at g2, we were able to strengthen relationships with influential school counsellors, share up-to-date resources, and highlight New Zealand’s academic strengths, inclusive values, and commitment to student wellbeing,” she said.
“This direct engagement supports our long-term strategy in India to position New Zealand as a preferred international study destination,” Jugnu added.
