Higher Education Conclave (HEC) to be held in Chandigarh on August 13

Chandigarh: The second Higher Education Conclave, being organized by Silver Fern Education Consultants on August 13, at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh, will see the participation of a large number of top foreign universities. To be held from 10am to 5pm, the conclave will offer students multiple options for admission to universities of their choice and opportunities for overseas education scholarships.

Almasto Kapoor, CEO (Founder & Partner), Silver Fern Education Consultants said, “Many universities and college delegates from countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States, and New Zealand have already confirmed to attend the conclave to ensure that students have the best guidance in their journey towards tertiary education overseas.”

He revealed that top ranking institutes such as Queen Mary University London, McMaster University, University of Sydney, University of California, Riverside, University of Waterloo, University of Essex, Western Sydney University, and the University of the Fraser Valley, Georgian College, and Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki will attend the conclave.

According to Shivam Garg, COO (Partner), Silver Fern Education Consultants, apart from receiving academic guidance for overseas higher education, students will also stand a chance to secure 100 percent scholarships from leading public institutes across different countries. The event also promises numerous other benefits for student attendees such as application fee waivers, discounts on the processing of application fees, and free-of-cost personal guidance by industry experts with decades of experience.

Students will be able to interact with 50 plus global universities and colleges offering on-the-spot customized profile assessment, a chance to avail of 100 percent free application processes, on-the-spot offer letters, and the option of choosing from over 15000 plus program options all under one roof.

Adhiraj Kapoor, Operations Manager, said that in 2021, the conclave proved to be its kind of event as it was attended by more than 1500 students and 40-plus institutes. It was, moreover, graced by various dignitaries, academics, and educational leaders from the best schools across north India. BW

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