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Three days. Hundreds of educators. Countless conversations.

Intersect 4.0: Setting the Stage for Change

This edition brought together leaders, innovators, and educators for three days of conversations on the future of learning and leadership. Through keynotes and panels, it created a space for ideas, dialogue, and fresh thinking in education.

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Intersect 5.0: Moving from Ideas to Impact

This edition convened global voices for deeper, more focused discussions on the shifts shaping education today. With sharper perspectives and wider participation, it pushed the conversation forward.

Why We Exist

Vision
Mission

Shaping the future of
Learning, Leadership & Innovation

Intersect envisions a world where education meets industry, ideas spark transformation, and leaders drive change. By bringing together thought leaders, educators, and changemakers, we aim to bridge the gap between academia and real-world impact—empowering the next generation with insights that matter.

Fostering Conversations
Catalyzing Change

At Intersect, we are committed to:

1

Bringing Industry & Academia Together: Creating a collaborative space for leaders across sectors to exchange knowledge & reimagine the future of learning.
2

Driving Thought Leadership: Hosting keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive experiences that challenge conventional thinking and introduce new paradigms.
3

Building a Community of Changemakers: Connecting visionaries who are passionate about education, leadership, and technological transformation to shape a brighter tomorrow.

Journey & Impact
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So far our Reach & Influence

Bridging communities, driving meaningful impact.

Keynote Speakers

150+

Across Countries

20+

Career Counselors & Principals Engaged

500+

Our timeline of Impact

Sept, 2023

The Beginning
Intersect is Born

The first-ever Intersect 1.0 takes place as a half-day event.

10 speakers engage with an audience of 100+ registrants.

A platform for meaningful conversations in education is set in motion.

FEB, 2024

Scaling Up
Bigger and Better

Intersect 2.0 expands into a full-day event.

Speaker lineup grows to 15 experts.

Delhi Darshan is introduced, offering a cultural experience.

150+ registrations, marking a strong increase in participation.

AUG, 2024

Breaking New Ground
A Two-Day Journey

Intersect 3.0 transforms into a two-day event.

The stage welcomes 20 influential speakers.

Attendees embark on a Taj Darshan in Agra.

A record 300+ registrations and an insightful keynote by Barkha Dutt.

FEB, 2025

The Game Changer
Intersect 4.0

A landmark three-day event with two sub-events:

School Leaders Round Table
Intersect 4.0

Speaker count doubles to 40 industry leaders.

The event reaches new heights with 500+ registrations.

8+ keynote speakers, including Ambassador Deepak Vohra, Ganesh Kohli, Joan Liu, and Shiv Khera, redefine the conversation on education and leadership.

FEB, 2026

A Defining Chapter
Intersect 5.0

Three days of powerful dialogue and collaboration.

Global voices, bold ideas, real conversations with meaningful connections beyond the stage.

A growing community shaping the future of education, Intersect 5.0 set the tone for what’s next.

FEB, 2027 Coming Soon!

Where Vision Meets Scale
Intersect 6.0

Expanding the community. Elevating the dialogue.

A grander gathering of global education leaders.

Ideas that shape institutions, not just conversations.

The next leap in the Intersect legacy.

Intersect Experience

What Industry Leaders, Educators, and Visionaries Say

Key Takeaways from Sathyamoorthy |
CPS Global School

Key Takeaways from Navin Kumar Dixit |
Yadavindra Public School

Key Takeaways from Shanmugapriya K |
The Indian Public School

Key Takeaways from Bhavna Dhanak |
GEMS Modern Academy

Key Takeaways from Sakshi Mishra |
DPS Panvel

Key Takeaways from Mahesh Balakrishnan |
International Baccalaureate

Key Takeaways from Tannaz Daver |
TZD Advisory

Key Takeaways from Harshit Chokhani |
DPS - Megacity, Howrah, Barasat | Credo World School & YesChef Cafeteria

Key Takeaways from Barry Phipps |
The International School of Uganda

Key Takeaways from Hamid Jamal Khan |
Vidya Devi Jindal School

Key Takeaways from Ritika Agarwal |
Ebenezer International School

Key Takeaways from Srivalsan Murugan |
GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah - Boys

Key Takeaways from Natasha Chopra |
The Chopras - TC Global

Key Takeaways from Dr. Ambika Gulati |
The Millennium School Dubai, GEMS Education

Key Takeaways from Nayan Chimanlal Parikh |
Nayan Parikh & Consultants

Key Takeaways from Dr. Nishant Jaiswaal |
Career Coffee

Key Takeaways from Arjun Seth |
Edbrand

Key Takeaways from Kaanchan Mehra |
Heritage Xperiential Learning School

Key Takeaways from Meeru Khanna |
SAI International Education Group

Key Takeaways from Kaplin Pahuja |
Excelsior American School

Key Takeaways from Bhavin Shah |
Education World

Key Takeaways from Navya Mehta |
College Smart

Key Takeaways from Peter Bird |
The International Village School | Intersect

Takeaways from Mahesh Balakrishnan |
International Baccalaureate

Key Takeaways from Smriti Singh Bhati |
The Foundry Lucknow

Key Takeaways from Pradeep Lokhande |
Postcard & Library Man of India

Key Takeaways from Prabhjot Kaur |
St Kabir Public School

Key Takeaways from Nirmal Agarwal |
Cognix

Key Takeaways from Chandra |
Oakridge International School

Key Takeaways from Prabha Dixit |
Akshar Arbol International School

Key Takeaways from Rupam Tasha |
Networking - Every Career Counts

Key Takeaways from Joan Liu |
Second Chance

Key Takeaways from Binu George |
Delhi Public International School

Key Takeaways from Prabha Devi |
College du Saint Esprit

Key Takeaways from Bableet Kaur |
St. Kabir Public School

Key Takeaways from Amit Mehra |
N.H. Goel World School

Key Takeaways from Wajendra Tuvvapati |
Meru International School

Intersect 5.0, Through Your Words

We’ve brought together voices from across the community into an e-book, capturing reflections, moments, and memories from the three-day journey.

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Transforming Second Chances in
Higher Education

Hear how Joan Liu is breaking barriers and opening doors for
students seeking a second chance at higher education.

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Building a School,
Raising a Champion

Hear Dr. Cdr Kartikay Saini and Mrs. Bakhtawar Saini share the origin story of
Scottish High International School, a school built on the values
of inclusion, grit, and resilience.

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Africa Rising: Education,
Opportunity & the Global Shift

Three international school counsellors from Africa,
Phipps, Ochieng & Mergulhao discuss the continent's
rapidly evolving education landscape.

Speakers Who Shaped the Dialogue in Our Latest Edition: Intersect 5.0

Aditi Misra

Director Principal,
DPS Gurgaon

Alpana Baveja

Principal,
GD Goenka Signature School

Ambika Gulati

Principal/CEO,
The Millennium School Dubai, GEMS Education

Ambikaa Kaul

College Access Program,
Delhi Public School Society

Amrita Burman

Director,
Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions

Ayush Bansal

Founder,
iDreamCareer

Barry Phipps

Future Pathways Counselor,
The International School of Uganda

Christina Denise McDade

High School Counselor,
american International School, Riyadh

Debika Chatterjee

Director Principal,
JBCN International School

Dev Varyani

Founder,
Vista Group UAE and Africa

Dheeraj Mehrotra

Vice President (GEMS School Management),
GEMS Education India

Dr. Anirudh Gupta

CEO,
DCM Schools

Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay

Director,
IMT Ghaziabad

Dr. Harish Chaudhary

Professor,
IIT Delhi

Dr. Ram Sharma

Vice Chancellor,
UPES Dehradun

Dr. Ram Singh

Principal,
DPS Mathura Road

Dr. Shabana Arora

Principal,
Allenhouse Public School Khalasi Lines

Ganesh Datt Bhatt

College Head,
GEMS School

Gunjan Sahni

Principal,
Seth M R Jaipuria School, Lucknow

Harshit Chokhani

Group Chief Operating Officer,
Delhi Public School Megacity, Kolkata

Inderbir Thussu

Principal,
Kunskappskolan School, Gurgaon

Jessica Patnaik

Director Global Outreach,
ODM Educational Group

Jigme Choden

Principal,
Motithang Higher Secondary School

Lucinda Ochieng

University Counsellor,
The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa

Madhulika Agarwal

Head of School,
Kunskapsskolan, Lucknow

Manish Semwal

Head of Academics,
GMIS, Jakarta

Navin Kumar Dixit

Headmaster,
Yadavindra Public School, Patiala

Nayan Chimanlal Parikh

CEO,
Nayan Parikh and Consultants

Nirmal Waddan

Principal,
The Kalyani School, Pune

Pratima Sinha

Academic Advisor Board Member,
Futuristic Edu Initiatives

Prof. (Dr.) Fred McBagonluri

Provost and President,
Academic City University, Ghana

Ragini Kachhwaha

Principal,
Lucky International School, Jodhpur

Rakhi Mukherjee

Principal,
Utpal Sanghvi Global School

Rishi Jalan

Founder and CEO,
Big Red Education

Sakshi Gautam Mishra

Principal,
DPS Panvel

Sanchita Verma

Principal,
Indian School, Sohar

Saurav Sinha

Principal,
Mayo College, Ajmer

Shiv Khera

Indian Author, Activist, Educator & Business Consultant

Shri. Pradeep Lokhande

Postcard and Library Man of India,
Rural Relations

Soma Dam

Vice Principal (Academics),
Suncity School, Gurgaon

Sreela Sujikumar

Principal,
The Indian Public School, Trichy

Srivalasan Murugan

Principal & CEO,
GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah

Swati Shrestha

University Counselor,
International School, Bangkok

Tannaz Daver

Founder and Principal Consultant,
TZD Advisory

Voices that Inspired Intersect

Shiv Khera

Indian Author, Activist, Educator
and Business Consultant

Ravi Kant

Former Vice Chairman & MD,
Tata Motors

Shri Pradeep Lokhande

Postcard & Library Man of
India

Pratham Mittal

Founder
Masters’ Union

Dr. Amrita Dass

Chair Person and Managing Director, ICS Education Ltd

Ganesh Kohli

Founder,
IC3 Movement

Manish Sardana

Founder & CEO, Craydel ,
Africa

Ambassador Deepak Vohra

Government of India

Joan Liu

Founder & Executive Director,
Second Chance at Higher Ed

Sumit Kumar Singh

Co-Founder,
Interview club