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Speakers

Key Note Speaker

Barkha Dutt

Indian Journalist and Founder at We The Women

One of India's best known broadcast journalists, with over 20 years of experience, is the Founder-Editor of digital platform Mojo Story and a columnist with the Washington Post and the Hindustan Times.

Key Note Speaker

Manoj Kohli

Former CEO, Airtel

An accomplished entrepreneur with expertise in mobile internet, robotics, renewable energy, and digital unicorns. Having led SoftBank’s AI portfolio and Bharti Airtel’s growth, he now mentors CEOs to scale businesses globally. His focus is on building strong teams and impactful brands.

Key Note Speaker

Ambassador Deepak Vohra

Government of India

Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Lesotho and Guinea-Bissau and to Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils, Kargil and Leh. From the Indian Foreign Service class of 1973, Deepak Vohra was India's senior-most Ambassador and has been described as one of the finest minds in the world.

Key Note Speaker

Swati Ganeti

Director, Undergraduate Programme, Masters’ Union

An accomplished business professional and academic leader, currently serving as the head of the Undergraduate Program at Master's Union, a top-tier business school founded by alumni from Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton.

Panelists

Dev Arora

CEO,
Chai Point

Sumit Kumar Singh

Ex- Product Manager,
Microsoft

Seema Sapru

Principal The Heritage School,
Kolkata

Major General Waraich

Director & Head of School,
Yadavindra Public School

Inderbir Thussu

Head of School,
Kunskapsskolan

Kuldeep Dagar

Joint Secretary,
Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Anu Monga

Founder and Chair of TAISI

Vardan Kabra

Co-Founder & Head of School,
Fountainhead School

Dr. Neeta Bali

Director- Schools,
Seth Anandram Jaipuria Schools

Adarsh Khandelwal

Co-Founder,
CG Collegify Pvt. Ltd

Srivalsan Murugan

Principal & CEO, GEMS Education,
Sharjah, UAE

Manish Kr. Semwal

Academic Specialist,
Gandhi Memorial International School

Rachna Sippy

Career Coach and College Counsellor,
Dubai International Academy

Nusrat Sharmin

College Counselor at The Aga Khan
School, Dhaka

Sunita Mohanty

Head Customer Engagement Services,
SAP India

Dr. Ram Sharma

Vice Chancellor,
UPES

Anshul Gupta

Founder,
Bharat Founder School (BFS)

Dr. Avantika Tomar

Partner, EY-Parthenon

Mahesh Balakrishnan

Vice Chancellor,
UPES

Dr. Ashwin Fernandes

Executive Director,
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Dubai

Bhavin Shah

Director and CEO at EducationWorld,
Mumbai

Asna Nafees

DPS Modern Indian School,
Qatar

Seema Kaushik

Lead Career & College Counselor,
Global Indian International School

Dr. Ed Rogers

Chief Knowledge Officer, NASA &
Professor, Masters’ Union

Dr. Garrick Hileman

Former Visiting Professor, London
School of Economics

Dr. James Oldroyd

Former Lecturer, Northwestern
University- Kellogg School of Management

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Highlights

Key Highlight - 1

Getting Industry into the Classroom- Question of
Difficulty or Intent?

Experts weighed in on curriculum innovation, industry partnerships, and policy reforms, yielding key takeaways on successful collaboration models and the importance of experiential learning.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Dev Arora - CEO, Chai Point

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    Sumit Kumar Singh - Ex-Product Manager, Microsoft

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    Seema Sapru - Principal, The Heritage School, Kolkata

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    Kuldeep Dagar - Joint Secretary, Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Key Highlight - 2

New Age Universities in India – Global Appeal?

A panel of experts explored their global appeal, discussing innovative academic models, cutting-edge research, and strategic international collaborations.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Mr. Srivalasan Murugan - Principal, GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah, UAE

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    Manish Kr. Semwal - Academic Specialist at Gandhi Memorial International School, Jakarta

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    Rachna Sippy - Career Coach and College Counsellor, Dubai International Academy

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    Nusrat Sharmi - College Counselor at The Aga Khan School, Dhaka

Key Highlight - 3

Developing Student Mental Health in the Age of Hyper Competition, AI & Social Media : Challenges &
Solutions

A panel of experts convened to address the growing issue of student mental health, which is under siege due to AI and social media. The discussion highlighted challenges such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, and disconnection, shedding light on the alarming rise in mental health concerns.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Anu Monga - Founder and Chair of TAISI

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    Vardan Kabra - Co-Founder & Head of School at Fountainhead School

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    Dr Neeta Bali - Director- Schools, Seth Anandram Jaipuria Schools

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    Major General Waraich - Director & Head of School Yadavindra Public School, Mohali

Key Highlight - 4

Bridging the Gap: Aligning Academic Learning with
Industry Needs

The discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration, experiential learning, and skill-based training in preparing students for the modern workforce. The panel's insights provided a roadmap for creating a more aligned and effective education system.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Sunita Mohanty - Head Customer Engagement Services, SAP India

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    Dr. Ram Sharma - Vice Chancellor, UPES

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    Anshul Gupta - Founder, Bharat Founder School (BFS)

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    Inderbir Thussu - Head of School, Kunskapsskolan

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    Dr. Avantika Tomar - Partner, EY-Parthenon

Key Highlight - 5

Future Skills: Preparing Students for the Workforce

The discussion emphasized the need for students to develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, in addition to technical proficiency. The panel also highlighted the importance of lifelong learning, adaptability, and resilience in an era of rapid technological change.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Major General TPS Waraich - Director and Head of School, Yadavindra Public School

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    Mahesh Balakrishnan - Vice Chancellor, UPES

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    Dr. Ashwin Fernandes - Executive Director, QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Dubai

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    Bhavin Shah - Director and CEO at EducationWorld, Mumbai

Key Highlight - 6

International School Leaders on building Industry

The discussion highlighted the importance of co-creating curriculum, providing experiential learning opportunities, and developing soft skills. The panel also explored ways to bridge the gap between education and industry, creating a talent pipeline that meets the needs of the modern workforce.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Asna Nafees - DPS Modern Indian School, Qatar

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    Seema Kaushik - Lead Career & College Counselor, Global Indian International School, Singapore

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    Srivalsan Murugan - Principal & CEO, GEMS Education, Sharjah, UAE

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    Dr. Manish Kr. Semwal - GMIS Jakarta, Indonesia

Key Highlight - 7

Global Best Practices on Bridging Industry &
Academia Divide

The discussion showcased successful models of industry-academia partnerships, including joint research initiatives, experiential learning programs, and curriculum co-creation. The panel also emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.

Panelists for the discussion were:

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    Dr. Ed Rogers - Chief Knowledge Officer, NASA & Professor, Masters’ Union

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    Dr. James Oldroyd - Former Lecturer, Northwestern University- Kellogg School of Management

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    Dr. Garrick Hileman - Former Visiting Professor, London School of Economics

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    Adarsh Khandelwal - Co-Founder, CG Collegify Pvt. Ltd

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