India’s biggest art and design focused education fair is back and for the first time, it’s coming to Sri Lanka!

The Global Art & Design Education Expo returns in 2026 as per the following schedule:

Spring 2026 – Sri Lanka & India: March 8, Colombo | March 10, Chennai | March 11, Bengaluru | March 12, Hyderabad
Fall 2026 – India: Aug 21, Pune | Aug 22, Mumbai | Aug 23, Delhi | Aug 25, Bengaluru

Since its inception in 2020, more than 35 Art & Design–focused events and school tours have been organized across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, establishing the Expo as a leading platform for aspiring creative professionals to explore global education opportunities. The event brings together top international universities and industry experts with students passionate about careers in art, design, and related creative fields.

Renowned institutions such as SCAD, Leeds Arts University, VCUArts Qatar, Bournemouth University, and Paris College of Art have participated in previous editions, alongside inspiring speakers like Vibhuti Agarwal from IBM iX, Paula McGlynn from BhaDiPa, Siddhaarth Aalambayan from Fork Media Group, Dean Riley from Expo City Dubai and many more who have shared valuable insights through interactive breakout sessions.

Zista Events also curates focused education platforms in areas including Hospitality, STEM, and Art, Design & STEM, creating meaningful connections between students and leading global institutions.