Agenda

Time (IST)

Sessions
09:10 – 10:10 Registration  
10:10 – 10:15 Welcome by ET-Edge 
10:15 – 10:30 Keynote Address: Sowing Seeds for Future: Imparting Digital Literacy at the Hinterland!

Speakers:

  • Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE
  • Ved Mani Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer, National Skill Development Council (NSDC), Government of India
10:30-11:10 Panel Discussion: From Nalanda to NEP: Analyzing the journey of the India’s Education System: Where are we?
  The Indian education system is one of the largest in the world, with over 1.5 million schools and more than 250 million students. It has undergone significant changes over the years, with a focus on providing quality education and improving access to education for all. The government has taken several steps to improve the education system, but there is still a long way to go.  The session will delve into the evolution of Indian education system, the current challenges and what lies in the future?

  • Quality of education
  • Cost and financing of education
  • Need for promoting creativity, innovation and practical skills
  • Lack of proper infrastructure
  • Promoting multilingual education in India
  • Replacing outdated courses to prepare for contemporary times
  • Concept based/experiential learning

Speakers: 

  • Dr Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore
  • Prof Sudhir Kumar Barai, Director, BITS Pilani
  • Col Gopal Karukanaran, CEO, Shiv Nadar Schools
  • Dr Vivek Suneja, Head and Dean, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University
  • Prof Bijayalaxmi Nanda, Principal, Miranda House
  • Dr Leni Chaudhuri, Executive Director, University of Chicago Centre in India
  • Prof Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia

Panel Chair:

  • Narayanan Ramaswamy, National Leader – Education and Skill Development, KPMG
11:10-11:30 Spotlight Session: Taking the Road Less Travelled- Exploring and Excelling in unconventional career choices
  Once a wise man said, “chase excellence and success will follow you”. We live in a world where failure is not an option. The decision to choose Science is praised and accepted by everyone in society, while Humanities is still seen as a last option or option for the backbenchers. Is becoming a doctor or an engineer the ultimate aim of life?

While we have made considerable progress in removing the social conditioning, there is a long way to go. The focus has to change from the mindset of marks to the mindset of learning. The time has come to change the perception of success in academics. This session will bring together students, teachers and parents, corporates to discuss whether putting a tag on a child’s career and the desire to make him a brand is right or wrong?

  • Non-mainstream careers- what the future holds in India?
  • Skill sets to excel at student life vs professional life.
  • How is India faring on the mental health index? Are we focused enough? Promoting well-being, inclusivity and acceptance at all stages
  • Healthy coping mechanisms to deal with anxiety and failure.

Speakers: 

  • Prahlad Kakkar, Ad Guru and Director, Genesis Film Production
  • Abhi and Niyu, Digital Content Creator Duo and Social Media Influencers
  • Chef Pankaj Bhaduria, first MasterChef from India, Entrepreneur, Brand Ambassador, TEDx speaker
  • Yashraj Mukhate, Music Producer, Lyricist, Composer and Digital Content Creator

 Panel Chair:

  • Terence D’Souza, Creative Director & Associate Partner, Hotstuff Medialabs
11:30– 11:55 Fireside Chat: Transforming today to secure tomorrow: How technology is bringing disruption in the field of education?
Technology has brought significant disruption in the field of education, making it more accessible, personalized, interactive, collaborative and efficient. The session will focus on some of the many ways in which technology is changing the education landscape:

  • Online learning: With the advent of technology, online learning has become more accessible and affordable.
  • Artificial Intelligence: With the rise of AI-powered educational tools, technology has made it possible to automate some of the tedious tasks of teaching, such as grading, assessment, and feedback.
  • Personalized Learning: Technology has made it possible to personalize learning by providing students with individualized learning paths based on their strengths, and weakness.
  • Collaboration: Online platforms such as discussion forums and social media groups provide a platform for students to interact, share ideas, and learn from each other.

Speakers:

  • Joyce Poa, Programme Specialist and Chief of Section-Education, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  • Col Anil Kumar Pokhriyal (Retd), CEO, MEPSC, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
  • Dr Raul Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University, International Advisory Board Member, Johannesburg Business School and Advisory Council Member, Harvard Business Review
  • Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, Coursera

Panel Chair:

  • Ashok Varma, Partner, PwC India
11:55-12:10 Chief Guest Address: Making India a Global Education Hub: Aligning national, regional and global education targets

  • Temjen Imna Along, Hon’ble Education and Tourism Minister, Government of Nagaland
  • Naveen Kumar (IAS), Special Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh
12:10- 12:15  Closing Remarks 
* Agenda is work in progress and subject to changes