Softlink Global is pleased to announce that Mr. Faisal Khan, Vice President, Strategy & Academy, has been invited by Ural Federal University, Russia, to serve as an International Judge and Keynote Speaker at its Undergraduate Fellowship Program and Project Competition.

The programme will bring together undergraduate students from 22 countries. It will be held in Ekaterinburg from 13 to 17 July 2026, followed by the International Project Competition in Moscow on 18 and 19 July 2026.

Mr. Khan will assess student projects, deliver a keynote address and engage with university leaders on industry-academic collaboration, innovation, employability and the skills needed for the future of logistics and global trade.

His participation marks an important step in the growing international journey of Softlink Academy, the education and skill-development arm of Softlink Global.

Softlink Academy was created to reduce the gap between academic learning and the needs of the logistics industry. Its programmes combine practical logistics knowledge, ERP-based learning, industry exposure, certification and career-focused training for students, professionals and educational institutions.

Through partnerships with universities, government bodies, industry associations and corporate organisations, Softlink Academy is working to build a stronger pool of trained professionals for freight forwarding, customs, transportation, supply chain and logistics technology.

Speaking on the invitation, Mr. Faisal Khan, Vice President, Strategy & Academy, Softlink Global, said:
“This invitation is an honour for Softlink Global and a major milestone for Softlink Academy. Logistics education must move beyond theory and connect students with technology, real business processes and global industry needs. This programme gives us an opportunity to engage with young minds from 22 countries and contribute to the development of future professionals.”

The invitation also reflects the growing recognition of Softlink Global’s work in logistics technology, professional education and industry-academic collaboration.

For more than three decades, Softlink Global has worked closely with the freight and logistics industry, building technology for customs, freight forwarding, transportation, finance and integrated logistics operations.

Softlink Academy extends this experience into education by helping students and professionals gain practical knowledge of how the industry works.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Amit Maheshwari, Founder and CEO, Softlink Global, said:
“The logistics industry is changing fast, but education has not always kept pace. Softlink Academy was built to bring industry, technology and education closer together. Faisal’s invitation to Russia shows that this work is gaining recognition beyond India. It also strengthens our aim to make logistics education more practical, global and relevant.”