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The much-anticipated next generation of the Internet, the metaverse, is the latest buzzword in the IT world. It’s a combination of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), online gaming, social media, and cryptocurrency that promises to deliver an interconnected virtual experience that re-imagines how we engage online in the future. Immersive technology has advanced significantly in recent years. VR environments are becoming more feature-rich, while emerging AR and holographic technologies are seamlessly blending the digital and physical worlds. These technologies are being used by an increasing number of companies, and they will continue to gain traction across industry verticals and around the world. Booming of New Technology The term “metaverse” refers to a virtual environment enhanced by upcoming immersive technologies such as extended reality (a mix of VR, AR, and MR), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and more. It isn’t, however, a brand-new concept. Immersive technologies had already been developed, but their use was limited to internet-based video games and social media in order to improve the quality and immersion of virtual reality environments. The work culture has shifted dramatically in the last two years, with remote and hybrid workspaces becoming the new standard. Metaverse technologies will be used to improve job productivity, provide interactive learning environments, and facilitate virtual reality home tours, among other things. Many businesses are already developing best-in-class Proofs-of-Concept and top-notch development abilities. The Future of Work and the Metaverse The internet and other work-from-home technology helped us stay resilient and preserved business continuity as the COVID-19 pandemic swept industries and devastated economies. Many businesses, such as education, retail, conferencing, and event management, have become technologically intensive. While social separation was in effect, the most evident and fundamental shift that the world witnessed was how people communicated. Physical meetings, conferences, and events came to a halt, with the majority of individuals opting for online video conferencing systems. One of the growing issues in the remote and hybrid work environment is keeping employees interested on online video conferencing platforms for lengthy periods of time. Keeping a large group of people fascinated and engaged on small displays when on virtual calls becomes a difficult task. However, not everyone enjoys appearing on camera. It’s tough to grasp the extent to which each virtual call participant is involved. In addition, practically everyone who used virtual tools during this era will agree that their online meeting times overlapped on certain days or that they did not have enough time to finish the chat. People also complained about screen fatigue and other ailments as a result of spending long periods of time online. These are some of the reasons why businesses are interested in metaverse-based solutions. But how is it different in the metaverse, you might wonder? Work in an Immersive Setting In a world of virtual work, the metaverse promises to deliver new degrees of social interaction, mobility, and collaboration. Metaverse will further revolutionise these industries by introducing virtual reality (VR) wearables that allow people to explore and purchase services through immersive visualisation (without leaving the premise of their homes). Furthermore, computer-generated holography technology is progressing quickly and will soon replace the need for VR headsets, either through the use of virtual viewing windows that create holographic displays from computer images or through the deployment of specially designed holographic pods that project people and images into actual space at events or meetings. Meta is developing haptic (touch) gloves that allow users to interact with 3-D virtual objects and feel sensations such as movement, texture, and pressure. Meta has been in the news for their comprehensive metaverse-centric business ambitions. Technology is removing certain traditional features of the workplace, such as team cooperation, learning and development, and company culture, resulting in the formation of new working patterns.  

Education 5.0 is the application of new technologies to deliver more humanised teaching, with an emphasis on students’ social and emotional growth, as well as solutions that improve society’s quality of life. Technology should be beneficial to life in all social arenas, including work, industry, and health care. It’s no different with education, which is the foundation of a person’s upbringing. What is Education 5.0, exactly? We have seen a rise in digital transformation and new technologies in our daily lives during the past few decades. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), data processing, and other tools have become ingrained in our daily lives and businesses. Humans, not technology, are at the centre of Education 5.0. Its goal is to specify the specific goals that humans must attain as a result of a given learning experience. It’s not about handing out laptops or tablets to every student. It’s not just about bettering infrastructure and connectivity. It’s not about creating digital platforms and tools. Instead, as a general objective, it is about preparing academically, socially, and emotionally robust individuals who are conscious of their health and personal growth. The proper strategic, methodological, and instructional approaches are subsequently implemented. The latter includes, among other things, how to reintroduce drive, creativity, and the joy of learning to students. While digital equipment, infrastructure, and platforms are still important, they serve as enablers rather than as ends in and of themselves. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Life became more digital after the Covid-19 outbreak, and educational institutions were no exception. Online classes and remote learning were no longer trends; they had become the norm, and everyone had to adjust. But, beyond technological equipment, the pandemic highlighted the need to prepare humans for hardship, namely for emotionally intelligent people who understand how to use digital transformation as a vehicle for social transformation. And that is precisely what Education 5.0 is, it’s a chain connecting digital and technology knowledge with human social and emotional abilities in order to enhance well-being. What’s the difference between Education 4.0 and 5.0? Even as we were discussing Education 4.0, the 5.0 chain swept in and obliterated these ideas. The role of technology in education, according to 4.0, is to increase speed, accuracy, and knowledge in instruction. The fundamental aim is to incorporate Industry 4.0 technology into learning and educational institutions, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning, and gamification. The goal is to align education with technological innovations already in use by society and businesses, as well as to foster more direct engagement with younger generations who can no longer exist without it. Education 5.0 is the result of this concept. It does not reject Education 4.0’s suggestions, but it does bring a more human viewpoint to learning, including social and emotional abilities, in order to promote less environmental effect while improving health and safety. Advantages of Education 5.0 Generation Z now has access to Education 5.0, which is similar to what baby boomers and Generations X and Y have in terms of technical knowledge for professional training. In addition to technical knowledge, educational institutions that can include this feature into their teaching philosophy and management processes can build skills such as: Collaborative projects Improved interpersonal relationships, empathy, and variety tolerance Conflict Resolution techniques Communication that is more fluid All of these real-world abilities are required to thrive in Society 5.0. How can Education 5.0 be used in educational institutions? Education 5.0 can be used in a variety of public and private institutions, from elementary school through graduate school. Furthermore, not only remote learning but also in-person institutions will gain from this. It’s critical to understand that implementing Education 5.0 entails much more than just distance learning. It also necessitates Technology investment in education When it comes to technology, many educational institutions remain stuck in the past. Even though they have management software, pedagogic and administrative activities are often kept distinct. Training the Teachers It isn’t just educational institutions that are behind the times. Many professionals have been left behind and continue to teach in the manner in which they learned at the start of their careers. It is critical for instructors to be trained in this new perspective in order to shift attitudes to Education 5.0. Previously, the emphasis was on developing students’ technical ability; currently, the emphasis is on developing students’ soft skills. Conclusion Education 5.0 is about people, not technology, and it makes use of technology as a tool to bring value and improve efficiency. It’s not about using less or more technology in education; it’s about making informed, responsible decisions while keeping the overall picture in mind. Privacy, ethics, safety, and technology mindfulness are all important parts of Education 5.0. It necessitates a comprehensive strategy to educational transformation that encompasses all necessary elements. The comprehensive approach also entails bringing together all key stakeholder groups, including as governments, education and training providers, industry, supporting structures, the broader community, and, most crucially, learners. This transformational shift in the education sector will bring us and future generations to a bright and sustainable future. Also Read: ArdorComm- Higher Education and EDTECH Conclave & Awards (#HEET Conclave & Awards)

India’s education system is frequently the subject of heated debate due to poor learning quality, obsolete curriculum, an over-reliance on rote learning, and a lack of suitable infrastructure. Even as our formal education system returns to physical campuses, e-learning is increasingly finding its way into our classrooms. An increasing number of educational institutions are warming up to the concept of embracing new digital tools to develop a future-ready education system, much as much else in our life, from shopping to entertainment, from investment to travel, goes online. Schools and colleges around the country are finding significant value in the digital format of education and want to continue with some of its elements, from flipped classrooms to continuous feedback, virtual labs to discussion forums, online assessments to live sessions by industry experts. Technological tools are not only finding a place in the realm of online education, but they are also collaborating with traditional institutions to produce new kinds of education. Challenges in education have always existed; however, because Google knows everything, we need to shift our focus from knowing to learning. Because simply pouring more money isn’t working, metrics must change from inputs to outcomes. Differentiation and personalization are about making learning accessible to children by tapping into their motivations and skills, not about making things easier for them. Annual exams must give way to ongoing feedback in terms of assessment. Teachers’ content knowledge is not the same as their capacity to influence student learning. A continuum of preparation, repair, and upgrade is required for lifelong learning. Several flaws in classroom education can be mitigated with the use of educational technology. The government’s recent initiatives, such as making universities multidisciplinary, using an academic bank of credit to store credentials, promoting various MOOC platforms, overhauling the examination system to introduce a more inclusive continuous assessment system that tests students on their ability to apply what they’ve learned, teacher training on the use of digital teaching tools, and the launch of India Skills Online for skill training, all encourage students to improve their grades. Traditional learning and online learning are becoming increasingly blurred, with online resources such as e-exams, e-tutorials, live online projects, peer group discussions, online assessments, online mentorship, and internships being utilised to supplement classrooms. Institutes are utilising technological platforms to offer new disciplines such as digital marketing, cloud computing, cyber security, AI and machine learning, data science, and digital forensics in order to develop future-ready workers. Learning is becoming more engaging and immersive thanks to the use of gamification in many ways such as quizzes, leader boards, badges, and online games. Learning is more exciting and engaging when students use online learning technologies that encourage peer-to-peer learning by sharing learning materials, working on collaborative projects, exchanging ideas, and participating in group activities. Schools and institutions will be able to create tailored learning journeys for distinct learners based on their talents, preferences, and performance using data science and AI powered intelligent tutoring systems. Since providing hands-on learning for large groups of students may be difficult and expensive, the use of AR and VR within classrooms will dramatically improve immersive learning experiences. The use of technology to automate mundane duties would free up teachers to focus on tasks that are uniquely suited to humans, such as coaching, mentoring, and motivating learners. Because of time and space constraints, physical classroom systems frequently made this mistake. The promise of online education, which promised to break the tough trinity of cost, quality, and scalability, was not realised. With the widespread adoption of online learning in traditional classrooms, this is about to change. Finally, we can have an educational system that allows equal and great students to not only coexist but prosper.

Technology is a tool to add value and make education more effective. In a scenario where there is a huge transformation in the education sector with the rapid technological advancements, we are gradually transitioning from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0. ArdorComm Media Group, being one of the growing media company in India, is here to explore the possibilities of innovation in education, the future trends and the existing scenario to propel necessary discussions between major education, tech, and government stakeholders. Education 5.0 isn’t about using less or more technology; it’s about making informed, responsible decisions while keeping the overall picture in mind. Privacy, ethics, security, and technological mindfulness are all given specific consideration in Education 5.0. It equips students for lifetime learning and establishes the groundwork for a variety of abilities that extend far beyond digital literacy. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media, emphasized saying, ‘’The goal of Education 5.0 is to transform the current educational system into one that is centered on action and outcomes. Despite repeated attempts to offer proper training, evaluation, and related assistance, the actual figures of employable graduates each year are alarming. As a result, the gap between corporate organizations’ actual needs and the intellectual human capital developed and supplied continues to widen.” To address this issue and discuss the need of the hour in the Higher education sector, ArdorComm Media, is coming up with the ‘HIGHER EDUCATION and EDTECH CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2022’ (#HEET Conclave & Awards) as a ‘PHYSICAL EVENT’ in Pune, Maharashtra on 6th May 2022. We see that the freshers are regularly trained to tune them to the organizational requirements, which costs a lot of money. Many times, children attend school with no clear purpose in mind, and students attend college with no clear goals in mind. Bringing in significant changes in a short period of time is extremely difficult for institutions and individual educators to do within the time constraints. Every industry and business organization go through a “natural cycle of change,” and the education sector is no exception. We will end up fighting today’s problem with yesterday’s tool unless we innovate and bring in the essential change proactively in every aspect of the process, which is critical for greater sustainability in the current scenario. Hence, it’s the time to propel discussions with the higher education leaders, ed-tech and other stakeholders to know their views on the same and to come up with a roadmap for transitioning to Education 5.0. About the event: The ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ (#HEET Conclave & Awards) will grace the floor on 6th May 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra. The Summit’s theme will focus on ‘Empowering Higher Education community with Ed-Tech collaboration to voyage into Education 5.0’. Maharashtra –The land of Shivaji, with its rich historic and cultural past, is also known for its good educational infrastructure. As Mumbai is the Financial Capital of the country; Pune is considered as the Cultural and Educational Capital of the state, popularly known as the ‘Oxford of East’. Cities like Aurangabad, Nasik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Satara, Wardha are also the higher education destinations and are emerging as ‘The Centre of Learning’. This Knowledge forum invites Higher Education Leaders, Innovators, and Edtech Experts to share their experiences, ideas and accomplishments which has helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic. ArdorComm Media Awards 2022 will honour and felicitate the success stories of all educators who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. Key Discussion Points of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’: Education 4.0 to 5.0: A transformational shift in the education system. Reinventing higher education through the ‘PHYGITAL’ mode of learning. How can the setting up of ‘Digital Universities’ as per Union Budget 2022 help in getting world-class education? Can Distance Learning and MOOCs play a pivotal role in Higher Education in India? Skill development and multidisciplinary approach: A robust education eco-system. How the new age technologies like AI, ML, IoT are changing India’s higher education landscape? Key Highlights of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’: Days: 1 Sessions: 5+ Speakers: 40+ Government Dignitaries: 10+ Higher Education Institutes (Universities + Engineering Institutes + B-Schools): 150+ Edu Corporate: 10+ Edtech Startups: 10+ ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different education and tech sectors. Join the Education Conclave to be a part of a community that cares deeply about imparting education. Witness the change taking place when India’s top educators, innovators and dignitaries come together to share their best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers in the education community in 2022. Inviting you to participate & witness the ‘ArdorComm- Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ (#HEET Conclave & Awards) on 6th May 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra. View Event

The education sector is witnessing a major shift due to digitalization. In this modern world where we are living in, the concept of learning is gradually changing day by day. Amidst this faced paced transformation the answer to how technology and new-age learning is leading the next wave of value creation in overall education sector is the need of the hour. As one of the fastest growing media company in India, ArdorComm Media Group is here to explore the possibilities of innovation in education, to determine the trajectory of new age learning process with the help of planned financing solutions. In order to propel necessary discussions between the major education stakeholders, ArdorComm Media in collaboration with FINANCEPEER is coming up with a 3 months’ education webinar series featured as ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Symposium’ from February’22 to April’22. The deliberation aims to acknowledge that how technology and new-age learning is leading the next wave of value creation in overall education sector i.e. school, higher & technical education. Meaningful implementation of technology, innovation & financial assistance helps the teaching-learning process to be more affordable & accessible. It really aids in bridging the digital-gap. This gap is one of the most important factors that also determine the economy of the country. Chandan Anand, CEO & Founding Editor of ArdorComm Media Group said, “This 3 months’ education webinar series will be covering important themes focussing on how to improve digital campuses in schools & higher education institutions with correct financial decision and digital investment planning.” Due to the pandemic, the educational institutions had to adapt to the technology in order to create a digital infrastructure for seamlessly imparting education. Planned financing solutions & technology collaborations can play a vital role in developing a better digital infrastructure/ digital campus. Now, digital financing & investment planning especially in education sector is undergoing a profound transformation. How can this help the students and learners to get easier accessibility and affordability of education? How can the hybrid/blended learning change the student-teacher relationship? How can digital literacy be improved? To discuss the multiple key questions that are clouding the minds of all stakeholders involved in the education sector, the ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Symposium’ powered by FINANCEPEER will act as a host and a platform to discuss on these important aspects. Themes of ArdorComm Education Leadership Symposium, #ELS2022: 28th Feb 2022: How can planned financing solutions and technology collaborations aid in developing a better digital infrastructure/ digital campus? 14th Mar 2022: How can skill development be enforced in educators with the help of technology to increase digital literacy? 30th Mar 2022: How can blended learning change the dynamics of the teacher-student relationship? 12th Apr 2022: How Innovation & financing partnerships will help reduce the urban-rural upheavals in education through easier financing? 26th Apr 2022: In what ways AI-ML and student centric technologies are enabling institutions to track, access and record the teaching-learning progress? Participation from stakeholders: Educators Academicians Founders Trustees Principals HODs Vice-Chancellors Directors Chancellors CEOs Teachers Students   The virtual symposium is being held on the respective five dates as mentioned above. Join us at ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Symposium’, #ELS2022 to know, how meaningful implementation of technology, innovation & financial assistance is making teaching-learning process more affordable & accessible.   Register for the event now! (Click here for the registration link)  

The Healthcare sector has transformed a lot over the last few decades. India has made significant advancements in the way healthcare is delivered in the country. In terms of employment and revenue, it has been one of the largest sectors and is growing at a brisk pace. There are vast opportunities for investment in healthcare infrastructure in both urban and rural India. Government initiatives, policies & schemes are aiding to the future vision of democratized distribution of digital health and improving economic growth. COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the speed of innovations, research and discoveries. From ignorance to basic hygiene, all Indians have come a long way. With the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in the year 2020, it shook the foundation of the entire healthcare system across the country. The healthcare industry, along with the central and state governments, undertook a robust response plan to tackle the pandemic by setting up of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals, isolation centres and tech-enabled mapping of resources. In order to effectively manage the outbreak, the Indian government also leveraged technology and developed various applications both at the central and state-levels. It has again set for us a great example that how much importance is of the Healthcare system in the world. The Healthcare, Wellness and AYUSH community is evolving each day with the technological advancements. There is a major transformation taking place in the Pharma industry for improving the medicine development and circulation. The adoption of e-health systems in taking place at large to provide medical facility beyond geographical boundaries. Huge strategic investments are being made in IoT, Big Data, AI to rediscover and rebuild India’s healthcare sector. The medical institutes across the country are focusing on R&D and clinical trials during and post pandemic. To discuss these socio-digital transformation of the Healthcare industry, ArdorComm Media a growing media organisation in India is coming up with the much-awaited virtual symposium of the “New Normal – Healthcare Leadership Summit and Awards 2022.” It will act as a host and a platform where eminent personalities, thought leaders and Industry experts from the ‘Health & Wellness Community’ will e-meet to deliberate on next & best practices, innovations, investments, opportunities and roadblocks to the sector’s progress. ArdorComm – Healthcare Leadership Awards 2022 will recognise, felicitate & honour those individuals, hospitals & organisations those who have demonstrated a significant contribution to Healthcare, Wellness, AYUSH & HealthTech Industry. Let us take you through the paramount event itinerary designed to evoke curiosity amongst the varied audiences. Mr. Chandan Anand, CEO & Founding Editor of ArdorComm Media said, “The New Normal – Healthcare Leadership Summit & Awards 2022, will be held on 11th & 12th March 2022. The Summit’s theme will focus on ‘Empowering Healthcare Community with Socio-Digital Transformation: Strengthening Governance at Global, Regional & National Level’. The event will witness a congregation of leaders from the Ministry, Senior Government Officials, Medical Associations, Chairman, MDs & Trustees, Doctors, CIOs, CTOs, COOs, & CEOs, Hospital administrators, Technology Providers and Healthcare Consultants, Health innovators, Academicians and Medical Students.” About the ArdorComm Healthcare Leadership Awards 2022, He said that, ArdorComm Media would like to honor the trend setters, innovators, doctors, surgeons, physicians, dentist, veterinarians, hospitals,  companies, healthcare startups and medical colleges that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the healthcare sector; despite the tough times we faced since two years.” The Agenda & Key Discussion Points in the 2 days Virtual Symposium are as follows: Key Discussion Points of Day 1 of the Event: How has adoption of new-age technology redefined healthcare services How to equip with e-health infrastructure to ease the adoption of medical treatment beyond geographical boundaries? Re-defining strategic investments in IoT, Big Data, AI-ML to re-build India’s healthcare sector Rediscovering the Pharma Industry with Digitalisation: Improving medicine development and patient care Key Discussion Points of Day 2 of the Event: Building the right healthcare infrastructure with customer demands Re-defining healthcare technology & resources to help minimise the rural-urban divide How to leverage clinical and non-clinical data to build a patient-centric approach? How can wellness practices be associated with the right clinical results for widespread adoption? Effectiveness of wellness programs on mental health. Role of Medical Institutes in promoting e-Learning, R&D and clinic trails during & post pandemic. The Key Highlights of the Event are: Days – 2 Sessions – 10+ Speakers – 60+ Participating Doctors – 200+ Participation from Hospitals/ Clinics – 500+ Participating Government dignitaries – 10+ Corporate Participation – 25+ Startups Participation – 25+ ‘New Normal – Healthcare Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’, #HELSA2022 awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different Healthcare, Wellness and AYUSH community. Join ArdorComm ‘New Normal’ #HELSA2022 Virtual symposium. Register for the event now!(Click here for the registration link)

ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation hosted the second edition of India’s First & Biggest ‘New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ (#ELSA2022) on 7th & 8th January 2022 as a Virtual event. AICTE (Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) and Higher Education Department, Government of Telangana associated as the ‘Government supporting partners’ in this event. The virtual symposium of ‘New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ built the congregation of the Indian Education Community from pan India to discuss and explore the possibilities of innovation in education, the future trends and the existing scenario of the education sector. The event witnessed the convergence of education leaders and innovators from various institutions, schools, organizations, universities, EdTech & startups. The Silver Partner of the event was Knauf Ceiling Solutions, the Associate Partners were PinnacleWorks Infotech (P) Ltd, Chrysaalis i-maths India Pvt Ltd and ExtraaEdge. The School Partner of the event was Billimoria High School, Panchgani and the Pre-School Partner was Hello Kids Chain of PreSchools. Mr. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Editor, ArdorComm Media Group said, “New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022, #ELSA2022 is a knowledge forum to propel discussions on Empowering the Education Community for Socio-Digital Transformation and adoption of 21st century skills in this VUCA phase. This ‘New Normal’ event will thus unfold the latest trends in the education and technology sector.” Higher-ups in the education sectors like Chancellors, Trustees, Vice Chancellors, CEOs, MDs, Directors, Principals and government dignitaries came together to express their views to empower students to make judicious use of technology in education. The Guest of Honour of the event was Shri Navin Mittal, IAS, Commissioner, Technical & Collegiate Education Higher Education Department, Government of Telangana. The Special Guests of the summit were, Shri Ramanan Ramanathan, Former (First) Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, Former Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog, Dr. M. S. Shyamasundar, Senior Adviser, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and Dr. M.V.V. Prasada Rao, Former Director, CBSE. The two-day virtual symposium witnessed the powerful deliberation of the leaders from apex government bodies, academicians and educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & start-ups. The Summit’s theme was focused on ‘Empowering Education Community with Socio-Digital Transformation & 21st-century skills in VUCA World’. The eminent speakers on Day 1 (Higher Education) included Manish Kothari, Managing Director, ISBR Business School, Bangalore Urban, Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh, Vice Chancellor, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, Dr. Raj Singh, Vice Chancellor, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Prof. Vikas Singh, Vice-Chancellor, ITM, Raipur, Moulshree Dubey, CEO, Professional Institute of Engineering and Technology, Raipur, Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Educator, OP Jindal Global University, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, Dr Dwarika Prasad Uniyal, Pro Vice Chancellor, RV University, Bengaluru, Sanjay Padode, Founding President, Vijaybhoomi University & Chairman, JAGSOM, Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Dean and Director, Health Sciences, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation – Deemed to be University, Salem, Dr. Madhur Gupta , Director, St. Francis Business School, Bangalore, Dr Hari Krishna Maram, Vice Chancellor, Universal Digital University and many others. The eminent panel speakers of Day 2 (K-12 education) included Dr. Pranati Tilak, Chairperson, Tilak Maharshtra Vidyalaya, Pune, Kanak Gupta, Director, Seth MR Jaipuria Schools, Aditi Goradia, Managing Director, Billimoria High School, Panchgani, Pratima Sinha, CEO, DSR Educational Society, Hyderabad, B. Anantha Krishnan, CEO Operation, Kalorex Group Of Institutions, Ahmedabad, Sir Kuldeep Surolia, Founder Director and Trustee, Sorsfort International School, Sapna Sukul, Founder, Edustart Solutions, Sunita Jain, Director, Hello Kids Chain of PreSchools, Dr. Kavita Bajpai, Director & Co-Founder, The Thrissur International School, Thrissur, Kerala, Dr. Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KIIT International School, Bhubneshwar, Tijay Gupta, Co-Founder & COO, BACHPAN & AHPS Group of Schools, New Delhi, Harshita Sharma , Founder and Director, Brainstorm International School, Pune, Amol Arora, Managing Director, Shemrock & Shemford Group of Schools, Vindi Pujari, Director, Nerva Education Foundation, Pune, Sandeepan Reddy, Founder – Chairman, Synergy National School, Ambejogai, Dharmesh Kapasi, President, Shanti Juniors Group of Schools and many others. The Key Discussion Points of the Event were: Higher Education The Rise Of Lifelong Learning In The ‘New Normal’ Era Bridging The Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology The Importance Of Transnational Programmes In The Internationalization Of Higher Education How Can R&D & Innovation Play A Central Role In Economic Growth & Job Creation Importance Of Entrepreneurial Education Among Students School Education Redefining The Role Of Schools And Education In The New Normal Can Group Analysis And Social Interactions Flourish In A Virtual/Hybrid Education Ecosystem? Digital Textbooks Vs Regular Textbooks Physical & Extra-Curricular Activities Vital For Holistic Development Bridging The Digital Divide In K-12 Education The Key highlights of the event are: Days – 2 Sessions – 12+ Speakers – 60+ Participation – 600+ ArdorComm Media Award and Felicitation ceremony celebrated the success stories and exemplary contribution of the trend setters, innovators, education leaders, academicians, who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the education community during this unprecedented time. The felicitation ceremony was hosted to felicitate Higher Education Institutes, Schools, Universities, Corporate & Start-ups for their excellent contribution to the education sector. ‘New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ was an important knowledge sharing platform of the education community that cared deeply about imparting education and making the teaching- learning process smoother and accessible to all. It highlighted a glimpse of the education fraternity comprising India’s top educators, innovators and dignitaries who came together to share their best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers in the education community in 2022. Thank you for participating & witnessing India’s 1st & Biggest New Normal Event, ArdorComm – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022. Click here to view the recorded version of the event.