Gresham Global’s GACC 2025: A transformative conference for counsellors with impactful sessions and valuable networking opportunities.

Gresham Global successfully hosted the second edition of its flagship event, the Gresham Annual Counsellors Conference (GACC) 2025, which brought together leading high school counsellors, principals, and education specialists for a week-long series of impactful sessions. This year, the conference traveled across four key cities: Surat (15th September), Hyderabad (16th September), Chandigarh (17th September), and Pune (19th September), empowering educators with fresh insights into global career pathways and unconventional fields of study.

Building on the success of its inaugural 2024 edition, GACC 2025 once again provided a collaborative platform for counsellors to connect with top international universities, explore emerging career opportunities, and discuss the evolving challenges of student guidance in today’s dynamic education landscape.

Speaking on the occasion, Jasminder Khanna, Co-Founder of Gresham Global, said: "With GACC 2025, our vision was to take this initiative to multiple cities and reach a wider community of counsellors. Each stop reinforced the importance of equipping educators not only with knowledge but also with a global perspective on careers. At Gresham Global, our role as in-country representatives is to provide counsellors with global insights that help them guide students to make informed and confident career choices."

Eddie Ho, Head of International, Norwich University of the Arts, shared his thoughts: "GACC has been an utmost experience. Gresham has provided a great platform for Norwich University of the Arts to meet with counsellors throughout the country to promote the university."

Jimmi Hemmenbach, Regional Operations Manager, Middle East and South Asia at University of Guelph, added: "This is our second year at GACC. We have had a great success with the events, strengthening the brand of University of Guelph."

Jenny Oxley, Head of Internationalisation, Leeds Arts University, commented: "I'm really impressed by the counsellors' engagement. The relationships we've built will be key, and the opportunities for networking are so valuable."

GACC 2025 also showcased innovative programs from top global universities and industry leaders across Hospitality, Arts, Culinary, Music, Theatre, Food Science, and more. With a strong focus on future-proof careers, the conference equipped counsellors with insights into pathways that foster creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving. These skills are essential for students to thrive in a rapidly evolving AI-driven world.

Counsellors praised the initiative for bringing international institutions closer to Indian schools. They highlighted the importance of discovering unique courses, networking with peers, and staying updated on global trends shaping education and employability.

As GACC continues to expand, its mission remains clear: to create a space where educators can connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the curve in guiding the next generation. By bridging the gap between global universities and Indian counsellors, Gresham Global is redefining how international institutions engage with the Indian education landscape.