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Step into the realm of educational innovation and excellence at the eagerly anticipated QS I-GAUGE Academic Excellence Conclave (Tamil Nadu Chapter) proudly sponsored by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pondicherry and SSVM Institutions, Coimbatore. Mark your calendars for an engaging day of knowledge exchange and collaboration, scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2023, at the prestigious Trident, Chennai.

Under the overarching theme, “Forging Future of Education through Quality and Excellence” this conclave will serve as a dynamic platform for insightful conversations and profound insights. Join us as we bring together distinguished academics, representing esteemed institutions of higher education and schools from across India.

Chief Guest

Her Excellency, Dr (Smt) Tamilisai Soundararajan
Hon'ble Governor, Telangana & Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry

Roundtable topics for discussion are as follows:

Empowering educators to navigate real-world dynamics at the crossroads of academia and reality: The primary objective of this round table discussion is to foster a collaborative environment where educators can share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches for preparing students to thrive in an interconnected and dynamic world.

Distinguished Speakers

Dr S Shasi Anand, Vice President, Kalasalingam University (moderator)
Prof Punnoose George, Executive Chairman, Saintgits Institutions
Prof Nihar Ranjan Biswas, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Prof Jamshed Bharucha, Founding Vice Chancellor, Sai University
Prof Muthamizhchelvan C, Vice Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Dr Manimekalai Mohan, Founder & Managing Trustee, SSVM Institutions
Mr Naveen Mahesh, Managing Trustee, HLC International School
Dr Bhavanishankar Subramanian, Director, Lalaji Memorial Omega International School
Col A Sekhar, Principal, The Hyderabad Public School
Mr Thyagu Valliappa, Vice Chairman, Sona Group of Institutions
Ms Priya Dixit, Head of School, Akshar Arbol International School
Dr Maalathi K R, Advisor, SRM Public School
Prof Gopalakrishnan R, Principal, K S Rangasamy College of Technology
Mr Senthil Kumar, Chief Growth Officer, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed University)
Prof Dr Bommanna Raja Kanakaraj, Executive Director, Excel Group Institutions

Strategic importance of "Benchmarking" as a tool for achieving excellence: The central objective of this round table discussion is to delve into the multifaceted dimensions of benchmarking and its potential to elevate the quality of education. By addressing both its merits and challenges, participants will gain insights into effectively leveraging benchmarking for institutional growth.

Distinguished Speakers

Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director, QS & CEO, QS I-GAUGE (moderator)
Prof S Sriman Narayanan, Vice Chancellor, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Prof Dr Rajendran Venkatachalam, Vice Chancellor, AMET (Deemed to be University)
Mrs Chitra Prasad, Correspondent, NSN Group of Schools
Mr Ashish Bhatnagar, Principal, The Indian Public School
Prof M J Xavier, Professor Emeritus, Loyola Institute of Administration
Dr Prem Shankar, Chairman, Holy Sai Institutions
Mr Johnson Mathew, Dean Academics, Hindustan International School
Dr V Krishnakumar, Group Director, RVS Group of Institutions
Dr Madan Sendhil, Chairman, Rathinam Group of Institutions
Mr Abhay Meganathan, Vice Chairman, Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Mr Vishnu Gaurav Selvaraj, Director, M S Dhoni Global School
Mr Rajesh Vasudevan, Head, Manchester International School
Dr B Ebenezar, Senior Principal & Head, SVKM School
Ms Kiran Merchant, Principal, Surana High Tech International School

QS I-GAUGE Rating - Awardee Institutions

Programme Agenda

Distinguished Educational Institutions Participating in the Conclave

Higher Education Institutions

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Sponsor)
AALIM Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering
Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT)
Academy of Maritime Education and Training Deemed to be University
Adithya Institute of Technology
B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research
BLDEA's Commerce, BHS Arts & TGP Science College
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
CMR University
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Dr N G P Arts and Science College
GITAM: Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management
Gurukul group of institutions
Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science
Hindustan university
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Jerusalem College of Engineering
K S Rangasamy College of Technology
Karpagam College of Engineering
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
KCG College of Technology
KGiSL Institute of Technology
Kings Engineering College
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University)
Loyola College
Loyola- ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET)
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
M Kumaraswamy College of Engineering
Madras Christian College
Panimalar Engineering College
Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute
Rajagiri College of Social Science
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Shri Ramdeobaba college of engineering and management
SR University
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya
Sri Eshwar College of Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
SRM Dental College
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
SRM University - AP
SSN College of Engineering
St Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
The Vels Academy
Thiruthangal Nadar College
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies
Veltech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R And D Institute of Science and Technology
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation

Schools

SSVM Institutions (Sponsor)
Alphabet School
APL Global School
Athena Global School
BVM Global Group of Schools
Chrysalis
GoldenBee Global
Hindustan International School, Karapakkam
Hindustan International School, Padur
M S Dhoni Global School
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Nandha Central City School
Olivers Early Learning Center, Meridian Group of Schools
Prim Buds Garden
SNBP Group of Institutes
SV High, Arumbakkam
The Kalyani School
Vaels International School
Vedanta Academy
Vruksha Montessori School
Akshar Arbol International School
Sacred Heart International School
Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
G D Goenka World School
GT Aloha Vidhya Mandir, Chennai
SRM Public School
Vidhyasagar International Public School
Budding Minds International School
Gurukul Group of Institutions
TVS ES
The Vels Academy
Excel Group of Schools
G S S Jain Vidhyalaya
Guardian International School