The Maharashtra Educators’ Summit and Awards 2024 held on October 4, 2024, at The Lalit in Mumbai, was a notable event featuring leading voices on modern educational trends. A highlight of the event was the presentation by Mr. Suren Ramasubbu, Director, of Academica International Studies. As a serial entrepreneur and founding director of The AICSE Council, Suren is driving educational innovation through Academica Virtual Education Inc., which operates over 200 schools in the U.S. Under his leadership, Academica International Studies (AIS) offers a Dual Diploma program, allowing over 50,000 students in 28 countries, including India, to pursue an American High School Diploma alongside their local curriculum. This program enables CBSE, ICSE, and State Board schools to provide international education without extra infrastructure. Suren is focused on expanding Academica’s reach in India and building partnerships with top schools. He holds a BE from PSG Tech, a Master’s from Virginia Tech, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Business.