Sameer ARORA

Principal, Shiv Nadar School

Sameer Arora is the Principal of Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, with over 24 years of experience as a leader, collaborator, and educator. He is dedicated to helping children and those under his care achieve their goals and build meaningful futures.

He holds a Master’s degree in Commerce, a degree in Education, and certifications in leadership from Columbia Business School and the International Baccalaureate. A seasoned career counselor trained by The College Board and UCLA, Sameer has contributed to international organizations like the International Association for College Admission Counseling. He has also founded travel-based start-ups offering experiential education, visited top schools practicing Multiple Intelligences in the U.S., and volunteered at UK summer schools and has engaged with global educational influencers such as Howard Gardner. Sameer has led the “Unlock Hour” program for National Geographic Channel in India.

Paper title

Rethinking Student Recruitment for International Branch Campuses

Key Dates

Registration

Early bird open: 25 September 2025
Early bird close: 20 November 2025
Standard open: 21 November 2025

Standard close: 22 February 2026
Late open: 23 February 2026

Abstract submission close: 24 June 2025
Abstract notifications: 14 July 2025

Full paper submission close: 25 August 2025
Full paper notifications: 13 October 2025

Revised full paper submission close: 24 November 2025
Revised full paper notifications: 19 December 2025

Submission open: 27 May 2025
Submission close: 24 June 2025
Notifications: Late September 2025