event details

Join us at the 2nd Academic Excellence Conclave under the theme "Charting India’s global education path: A time-bound roadmap” on Thursday, 6 July 2023 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Pune. Building on the resounding success of the inaugural event held on 12 May 2022 in New Delhi, this year, we are delighted to bring this prestigious gathering to the enchanting city of Pune.

Esteemed academic leaders from top-tier higher education institutions and schools across India will come together for this remarkable event. The conclave promises captivating discussions and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of education, focusing on transformative trends that are revolutionising the quality of education in India.

The discussions would revolve around the rising transformative trends in improving the country’s education quality and the themes for discussion are as follows:

Panel Topics

Reverse engineering to cultivate youth employability: This session will delve into the significance of "industry readiness" as a driving force for employability, discover new synergies to bridge industry-academia gaps to foster sustainable careers and highlight the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in the youth.

Unlocking new frontiers of learning in the digital realm: This engaging session will focus on the profound impact of information access and the creation of e-learning platforms on paced and collaborative learning. The discussion will also explore how technology acts as a 'KAIZEN' for re-structuring the teaching-learning process and the influence of technology adaptation on quality learning.

Fostering empathy in global citizenship education: The panel will delve into the importance of embracing values within socially responsible education systems and raising awareness about diversity and cultural responsibility. It will explore ways to connect classroom learning with community engagement and encourage student leadership in building a sustainable planet.

Benchmarking quality of holistic education: The panel discussion will delve into the significance of academic curricula as the backbone of the education system, the importance of continuous quality assessments through credible ratings and rankings, and the promotion of experiential learning for delivering high-quality education. Furthermore, the event will explore emerging trends in research and evidence-based learning.

Distinguished Speakers

Keynote

Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras
Prof (Dr) Suresh Gosavi, Vice-Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Dr Rajan Saxena, Former Vice Chancellor, NMIMS & Advisor to FICCI HEI

Speakers

Dr Anil Kashyap, President & Chancellor, NICMAR University
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Prof Prabhat Ranjan, Vice Chancellor, D Y Patil International University
Dr Alice Abraham, President, IMPACT Group of Institutions
Dr Smita Jadhav, Trustee and Executive Director, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth
Dr Kuldeep Raina, Vice Chancellor, RUAS
Mr Sanjay Padode, Founding President, Vijaybhoomi University
Prof Swati Karad Chate, Trustee, Secretary General, MAEER’s MIT Group
Prof Hrridaysh Deshpande, Vice Chancellor, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University
Prof Dishan Kamdar, Vice Chancellor, FLAME University
Mr PP Sunil Acharya, South Asia Lead: Education, Space & NPO, AWS
Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director - ME, Africa & South Asia, QS Quacquarelli Symonds, CEO, QS I-GAUGE
Ms Deeksha Kalyani, Director, The Kalyani School
Dr Bindu Saini, Principal, S B Patil Public School
Dr Lakshmi Kumar, Founder Director, The Orchid School
Dr Snehal Pinto, Director, Ryan International Group
Mr Shim Mathew, Director, Academic Operations, VIBGYOR Group of Schools
Dr Amrita Vohra, Director of Education, GEMS Education
Ms Aditi Goradia, Managing Director, Billimoria High School
Ms Astha Kataria, Managing Trustee, Ashoka Education Foundation
Dr Seema Saini, CEO & Principal at N L Dalmia Educational Society

Programme Agenda