Global Art & Design Education

Art & Design
India & Sri Lanka

Biggest Art, Design & Creative
Technology focused event

Participate In-Person or Virtually

Fall 2026 – India: August 21, Pune | August 22, Mumbai | August 23, Delhi | August 25, Bengaluru
Spring 2027 – Sri Lanka: School Tours: March 12, Kandy, Education Expo: March 13, Colombo
Spring 2027 – India: Education Expo: March 15, Chennai | March 16, Hyderabad | March 17, Bengaluru.
School Tours: March 18, Bengaluru

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Market Analysis & Opportunity Report Art & Design India

The Global Art & Design Education Expo is a leading education fair dedicated to art, design, and creative technology. Since its launch in 2020, this flagship event has built a strong presence across India and the Middle East, becoming a pivotal platform for institutions offering specialized programs in these dynamic fields. It serves as an exclusive gateway for universities, colleges, and academies to connect with passionate, career-driven students eager to shape the future of creativity and innovation.

This event ensures a highly targeted audience, fostering meaningful interactions between aspiring creatives and top-tier institutions. With insightful speaker sessions, industry-led discussions, and hands-on workshops, the event goes beyond admissions—providing inspiration, guidance, and real-world perspectives to the next generation of creative professionals.

Dates & Cities

India - Fall 2026

PUNE

21st Aug 2026
Venue to be announced

MUMBAI

22nd Aug 2026
Venue to be announced

DELHI

23rd Aug 2026
Venue to be announced

BENGALURU

25th Aug 2026
Venue to be announced

Sri Lanka- Spring 2027

Kandy
(School Tours)

12th March 2027
Venue to be announced

Colombo
(Education Expo)

13th March 2027
Venue to be announced

India- Spring 2027

Chennai
(Education Expo)

15th March 2027
Venue to be announced

Hyderabad
(Education Expo)

16th March 2027
Venue to be announced

Bengaluru
(Education Expo)

17th March 2027
Venue to be announced

Bengaluru
(School Tours)

18th March 2027
Venue to be announced

Why Participate?

Meet pre-screened students interested in Art, Design & Creative Technology

Meet highly motivated UG & PG students from top schools and colleges across India who are actively exploring programs in Art, Design, Fashion, Architecture, and related fields.

Build Brand Awareness in Key Markets

Position your institution as a top destination for creative education. The expo is curated for maximum visibility through pre-event promotions, in-school engagements, and a tailored digital marketing campaign.

Showcase Your Institutes Strengths:

Highlight your program portfolio, admissions process, faculty achievements, and alumni success stories through presentations, one-on-one interactions, and breakout sessions.

Network with relevant stakeholders:

Engage with school counsellors, university officials, industry professionals, and other universities, expanding your outreach and collaboration potential.

Focus Subject Areas

Fashion Design
Product Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design

Visual Arts
Fine Arts
Communication Arts
Performing Arts

Film & Media Studies
Interior Design
Game Design
Animation

Motion Design
Toy Design
Visual Communication Design
UI/UX Design

& More

A Curated Forum for Counsellors, Institutions,
Industry Leaders & Global Delegates

Global Art & Design Education Expo
August 22 | Mumbai | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The Zista Changemakers Summit at the Global Art & Design Education Expo focuses on aligning education with industry needs, exploring emerging creative disciplines and evolving student aspirations, and fostering meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and long-term value beyond traditional student recruitment.

Key Stakeholders include School Counsellors, Industry Leaders, College Representatives and International University Delegates.

Why Participate?

Gain direct access to select school counselors, educators, university representatives, and industry practitioners who play a critical role in guiding student decisions
Showcase your institution’s academic strengths, pedagogy, and approach to creative education through curated discussions in a high-trust, knowledge-led environment
Align with emerging trends, contribute to conversations around evolving disciplines, and strengthen institutional credibility within the market
Gain valuable market insights into student aspirations, emerging creative fields, and counselor expectations to refine outreach and engagement strategies in India

SOME OF OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS

Testimonials

Meeting qualified students can be a challenge but Zista helps me identify students who are most likely to be interested in

Cleveland Institute of Art, USA

Zista provides a truly excellent series of events which allow our university to speak to potential UG and PG students focussed solely on Art and Design subject areas. The events in major cities attract high quality students who are seeking to invest in an international education experience.

University of Dundee, UK

Overall, It was a great experience for us. The quality of leads were high at all the locations and showed great potential. The app was user friendly and it was extremely easy to capture leads, add notes and qualify them.

Istituto Marangoni, Italy

Zista Events Art & Design Fair was my first event in India and set a high standard. Information and communication leading up to the event was helpful and clear, ensuring that I clearly understood how to prepare for my trip. On the ground, staff onsite were extremely helpful in helping me navigate through the event. In speaking with my peers from other Universities, they all confirmed that this is a must attend event!

NSCAD, Canada

As always, Zista really comes through with quality events, often exceeding expectations. It is a truly attentive and thoughtful team, and we always meet wonderful students and have a terrific time all around.

College for Creative Studies, USA

I have been a part of the Zista Art and Design Expo and it has always exceeded my expectations. A dynamic and interactive experience for both the students and the university delegates. We at Leeds Arts University look forward to a continued relationship with them.

Leeds Arts University, UK