Dr. Madhu Chitkara Advocates Digital Transformation at Google’s Digital Campus 2.0 Roundtable
Digital transformation in higher education took centre stage at Digital Campus 2.0 – Accelerating Digital Transformation in Higher Education, an event hosted at the Google Office in Gurugram, where Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, participated as a distinguished panellist. The event brought together education leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to deliberate on strategies for creating digitally empowered universities capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara contributed her perspectives during the panel discussion on “Building the Digital Campus of Tomorrow”, where she emphasised the need for Indian institutions to move beyond incremental digitisation and adopt a holistic approach to digital transformation. She highlighted that technology integration should enhance teaching and learning outcomes and streamline administrative efficiency, improve accessibility, and ensure inclusivity for diverse student communities.
In addition to her role as a panellist, she participated in the Roundtable Conversations on “Digital Transformation Strategy & Leveraging Data & AI for Student Lifecycle Management.” Here, she underscored the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in higher education, from admissions to alumni engagement. By showcasing how Artificial Intelligence can enhance student experiences across the academic journey—through predictive analytics, personalised learning, and real-time performance monitoring, she positioned digital adoption as central to the future-readiness of universities.
Her contributions at the event also reflected Chitkara University’s strong commitment to innovation and digital leadership. The university has consistently invested in technology-enabled systems, smart learning environments, and industry-aligned digital programs. These efforts are aligned with India’s broader national agenda of leveraging digital transformation to build globally competitive higher education institutions.
The dialogue at Digital Campus 2.0 reaffirmed the collective responsibility of academia, industry, and policymakers to collaborate in shaping future-ready institutions. Dr. Madhu Chitkara’s insights reinforced the message that digital transformation is not just about adopting tools and platforms but about cultivating a culture of innovation that prepares students for a digitally connected world. By contributing to these high-level conversations, the university continues to establish itself as a leader in shaping the digital future of higher education in India and beyond.
