The two-day Partap IPDA International Conference (13–14 March 2026), organized by Partap College of Education, was successfully conducted with the participation of eminent academicians, researchers and educationists from across the globe. The conference served as a vibrant platform for deliberating on contemporary trends, challenges, and innovations in teacher education, while fostering international academic collaboration.

The inaugural session commenced with an address by Dr. Parveen Sharma, Organizing Secretary, who highlighted the institution’s global partnerships with countries such as Russia, the United Kingdom and Uzbekistan. This was followed by a formal welcome address by Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Principal Partap College of Education, Ludhiana. The opening remarks by Prof. Radif , Director, Kazan Federal University , Russia emphasized the importance of intercultural dialogue in education. Prof. Balwant Singh, Director Partap College of Education, Ludhiana and Chair IPDA , India elaborated on the conference theme and discussed global teacher shortages with reference to international data and current educational challenges. A significant highlight of the session was the release of the book Professionalism in Education – Eighth Edition. The keynote sessions formed the academic core of the conference. Prof. Anna O. Budarina, Head,, Institute of Education and the Humanities, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia delivered the first keynote on Axiological frameworks in teacher education, offering valuable insights into contemporary reforms in higher education. Presidential remarks by Dr. Manpreet Kaur, emphasized the importance of value-based approaches. The second keynote by Xolboy Ibraimov,Director of the National Institute of  Pedagogy and character education named after Kori Niyoziy,Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences,Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan focused on modernizing education systems through international practices, followed by presidential remarks from Prof. Balwant Singh. An expert lecture by Prof. Khakimova Barno Muratovna on Artificial Intelligence in education highlighted the transformative role of AI in teaching-learning process.

The conference also featured technical sessions conducted across multiple venues, including a dedicated online platform for international participants, particularly from Russia. These sessions enabled scholars to present research papers and engage in meaningful academic discussions. Another keynote by Prof. Lizana Oberholzer, Chair IPDA,  UK on “Reimagining Teacher Education” encouraged innovative and transformative approaches. The presidential remarks were delivered by Anna O. Budarina, who appreciated the depth of the keynote address and emphasized the need for integrating innovative, value-based, and globally informed practices to strengthen teacher education in the contemporary context. Certificates were distributed to participants and international guests were honoured. The Award of Excellence was conferred upon Dr. Parveen Sharma and Mr. Pardeep Singh for their dedicated efforts. The day concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Ramesh Inder Kaur Bal, chairperson Partap Educational Institutes.

The second day began with a poster presentation session, where participants showcased their research through innovative visual displays. The session was evaluated by Prof. Olesiya,vice-Head,, Institute of Education and the Humanities, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia, Dr. Mandeep Bhullar, Principal, Bhutta College of Education, Ludhiana and Dr. Kusum Lata, Retd. Teacher, National awardee and the top three presentations were awarded for their academic merit. This was followed by a keynote by Prof. Juanjo, Professor, Head of department of Education,University of Salamanca, Spain on the use of AI in teacher education, highlighting both opportunities and challenges, with presidential remarks by Dr. Manpreet Kaur. Another keynote by Prof. Laura,Professor of experimental pedagogy at the Pegaso University in Naples (Italy) on the theme “Innovative strategies for teacher education in an interconnected world” provided further academic insights, followed by remarks from Dr. Mandeep Bhullar, Principal Bhutta College of Education, Ludhiana.

The conference concluded with participant feedback, presentation of the conference resolution by Prof. Anna O. Budarina, Head,, Institute of Education and the Humanities, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia and concluding remarks by Prof. Balwant Singh. The event ended with the National Anthem, marking the successful culmination of a highly enriching academic experience focused on global collaboration, innovation and the future of teacher education.