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ArdorComm - Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025

Event Theme: Reimagining Education in Digital Bharat: Advancing Skills & Digital Pathways

#DBEC2025 #DBECMumbai #DigitalBharatEducationConclave

ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation, is hosting Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025 on 31st January 2025

In 2025 & beyond and we will continue experiencing lot of changes in curricula & pedagogy from K12 to Higher Education. Digital Bharat will ease the education standards adaptability & accessibility to regional- national- transnational education, offering Indian students access to best standards and quality education by bridging the digital divide. Innovations like AI, personalized learning, VR/AR experiences, smart content creation, and advanced data analytics will transform how students learn and teachers instruct. Digital literacy also raise ethical concerns that must be talked to ensure fairness and safety.

Academicians, Educators, HRs, Startups, Edtech & Industry experts from PAN India will converge to share insights, experiences, and best practices in pursuit of sustainable growth for the education community. ArdorComm Media Group will also recognise and honour individuals – institutions whose contribution have tirelessly worked towards the betterment of education, shaping a brighter future for learners worldwide.

Join us this celebration & knowledge sharing at ArdorComm- Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025 on 31st January 2025!!

PARTICIPATION FROM

Government

Academia

Universities

Engineering Inst

B-Schools

K-12

Preschools

Startups

HRs

EdTech

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Key discussion points

  • ⁠The NEP and Digitalization: Driving India’s Education Revolution
  • The Future of Lifelong Learning: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Digital Age
  • Empowering Students for the Global Stage: Skills for 21st Century Workforce
  • The Rise of AI, Metaverse & Immersive Technologies in Education
  • Digital Infrastructure & Smart Campus: Building a Future-Ready EdTech Ecosystem
  • Entrepreneurship in Education

Gov Letters

Eminent Speakers

Dr. (Er.) Sunil Kumar Pattanayak

Chairman
Suddhananda Group of Institutions
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Prof. (Mrs.) Rajita Kulkarni

President
Sri Sri University
Cuttack, Odisha

Prof. (Dr.) Sunita M. Karad

Executive Director
MIT-ADT University
Pune, Maharashtra

Dr. Sanjay Bansal

CEO - Laxmipati Group of Institution,
Joint Secretary - Sure Foundation Society
Bhopal

Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai

Vice Chancellor
Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sharma

Founding Director
R.D. Engineering College
Ghaziabad, UP

Parth Kotecha

Associate Vice President
Noble University
Junagadh, Gujarat

Dr. Raj Salunkhe

Chairman
Sharada Group of Education
Solapur, Maharashtra

Siddharth R Arimanda

Vice Chairman
Holy Mary Group of Institutions
Hyderabad, Telangana

Dr. Pravin H. Shingare

Pro Chancellor
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Karad, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Sayalee Gankar

Vice Chancellor
D Y Patil University
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. Anant Chakradeo

Group Provost
MIT Group
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) K. Prathapan

Vice Chancellor
D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Talsande
Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Vinayak S. Deshpande

Vice Chancellor
G.H. Raisoni University
Amravati, Maharashtra

Dr. Jaywant V. Shelar

Vice Chancellor
ITM Skills University
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Munish Sabharwal

Chief Operating Officer
IILM University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Poonam Kashyap

Vice Chancellor
Alard University
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. Prabhat Ranjan

Vice Chancellor
D Y Patil International University, Akurdi
Pune, Maharashtra

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain

Vice Chancellor
Ajeenkya DY Patil University
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof.(Dr.) Rajendra Sinha

Vice Chancellor
Sandip University
Nashik, Maharashtra

Prof. Prasad Joshi

Vice Chancellor
Deccan College Post Graduate & Research Institute Deemed to be University
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Milind Pande

Pro Vice Chancellor
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof.(Dr.) Satish Modh

Pro Vice - Chancellor Strategy & Dean- Faculty of Commerce & Business Studies
Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Maharashtra

Dr. Sudeep D. Thepade ‌

Pro Vice Chancellor ‌
Pimpri Chinchwad University
Mohitewadi, Maharashtra

Tijay Gupta

Co- Founder & COO
Bachpan Play School
Delhi

Dr. Amit Oak

COO
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (VIT)
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sudhir Kukreja

Co - Founder
Kidzonia International School & Credence International Schools
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Avijit Nair

CEO
Akemi Business School
Pune, Maharashtra

Dr. Gretta Sequeira

Founder Principal
Aquinas International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Parag Amin

Registrar
ATLAS SkillTech University
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. C.M. Sedani

Director
P K Technical Campus
Pune, Maharashtra

Ganesh Rao

Director
Pune Business School
Pune, Maharashtra

Dr. Kavita Aggarwal

Director - D.G. Khetan International School,
Chairperson - MISA
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Niti Desai

Director
S E International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sharonee Mullick

Director
Singapore International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Shim Mathew

Director - Academic Operations
C P Goenka International Schools
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Deepa Bhushan

Director
C P Goenka International Schools
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Richa Kumar

Director - Principal
Sanskruti World School and Junior College
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Debika Chatterji

Director - Principal
JBCN International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Ambuj Jagdish Gupta

Dean - School of Management
Ajeenkya DY Patil University
Pune, Maharashtra

Swarupa Chakraborti

Principal
MIT Vishwajyoti International School
Mumbai

Dr. Seemaa Negi

Director - Principal
Sanjeevani World School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Founder and Chairman

Director - Principal
Pune Institute of Business Management
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra D. Kulkarni

Vice Chancellor
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Mohammed Aslam Khan

Executive Chairman
AI's Board of Vocational and Technical Education
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Roundtable Speakers

Seema Sheikh

Principal Director
Pragyna Bodhini High School
Mumbai

Anne Dias

Director
VIBGYOR High School

Sharonee Mullick

Director
Singapore International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Manjusha Deshmukh

Principal
Saraswati College of Engineering
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Rajendra B. Koli

Principal
Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture
Pune, Maharashtra

Dr. Shriramshastri Chavali

Principal
Dr. D.Y. Patil Educational Academy's D. Y. Patil College of Engineering
Ambi, Maharashtra

Dr. Yasmin Pirzada

Founder & Trustee
Belvedere Spring School International
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Avinash Sharma

BDM WEST
Samsung Electronics India Pvt Ltd

Naim Shekh

Bisiness Head
TruScholar

Madhuri Ayyella

Principal
Narayana e-Techno School, Marol, Andheri East
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Vasa Siva Prakash

Principal
Western Hills High School
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Swati Popat Vats

Founder President
Podar Education Network
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Nandita Mishra

Director
Chetana's Institute Of Management And Research
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Sarita Gomes

Principal
Marwari Vidyalaya High School ( M V H S )
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Niraj Dilip Sharma

Academic Director
Little Angel Kids Zone School
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Vidyaa Patiil

Principal
Dr. Shivajirao S Jondhle International School Asangaon
Asangaon, Maharashtra

Dr. Chetan Chaudhari

Senior Director
Amity Global Business School
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. (Dr.) Suhrud S Neurgaonkar

Director
MIT School of Distance Education
Pune, Maharashtra

Dr. Sangeeta Joshi

Principal
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr. Suhas S. Khot

Principal
K J College of Engineering & Management Research
Pune, Maharashtra

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ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2025

Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced “Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025” to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, Corporate and EdTech Startups associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trendsetters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector.

Ardorcomm Education Leadership Awards 2025 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and EdTech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country.

Award Nominations & Selection Process – Terms & Conditions:
  • Last date for nominations: 20th Jan’25 & Early Bird: 31st Dec’24
  • Filling the e-nomination form is must. The nominee’s bio/ profile used for attachment should briefly state a concise statement about the eligibility nominee deserves an award. Attached profile should not be more than 2 pages.
  • There is a nominal award nomination fee ranging INR 12,500 to INR 20,000 for different categories. (See the details in Award Nomination page section).
  • The nomination fee is refundable incase not selected for the Awards (excluding applicable taxes & processing fee, i.e. INR 2500 only).
  • Kindly make sure that you keep your updated profile & payment transaction details ready before proceeding with filling the nomination form.
  • Read the e-nomination form carefully & fill the correct and relevant information.
  • Post submission of the award nomination form, the assessment & evaluation process will be conducted by the selection committee & the jury members. Eligibility is based on the evaluation of the nominee’s overall portfolio and work that have transformed the education sector and the society at large.
  • Selection committee & the jury will do necessary ref checks of the submitted nomination form and also re-authenticate the details present on the website & social media posts. The assessment process is reliable & authentic.
  • Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email id as filled in the nomination form.

Please Note:

We sincerely appeal that post submission not to make any confirmation Inquiry or request for award consideration. That is purely on merit and via proper assessment process by selection committee & the jury members. Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email Id as filled in the nomination form.

AWARD CATEGORIES - 6 Segments

Preschools | School Education | Higher Education | Skills & Training | EdTech Startups | EdTech Corporate
Preschool Awards

    Organisation/ Institute

  • Excellence in Preschool Pedagogy 2025
  • Outstanding Contribution in Early Childhood Education 2025
  • Innovative Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 2025
  • Innovation in Creating Most Hygienic Campus Infrastructure 2025
  • Outstanding Preschool in Creative Arts & Culture 2025
  • Most Impactful Preschool in Digital Infrastructure 2025
  • Start-Up Preschool of the Year 2025
  • Leading Preschool Chain (National) 2025
  • Leading Preschool Chain (Regional) 2025
  • Excellence in STEM Education 2025
  • Remarkabale Contribution in Sports Education 2025
  • Most Emerging National Preschool Franchise Brand of the Year 2025

    Individual

  • Outstanding Preschool Digital Educator Award of the Year 2025
  • Iconic Leadership Award in Preschool Education 2025
  • Entrepreneurship Award in Preschool Education 2025
  • Preschool Edupreneur Award of the Year 2025
  • Preschool Leadership Award 2025
  • Most Emerging Leader in Preschool Education 2025
School Education Awards

    Organisation/ Institute

  • Outstanding School in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2025
  • Excellence in Student Outreach, Engagment and Digital Innovation 2025
  • Most Emerging School of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Primary/ Secondary School of the Year 2025
  • Innovation in Pedagogy and Skills Enhancement 2025
  • Outstanding School in Creative Arts and Culture 2025
  • Most Impactful School in Digital Infrastructure 2025
  • Most Promising School in Global Collaborative Learning 2025
  • Outstanding Green School Initiative of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding School in Smart Class Initiative 2025
  • Most Promising School for Academic Excellence 2025
  • Remarkable Contribution in Co-Curricular School Activities 2025
  • Remarkable Contribution in Teacher Training 2025
  • CSR Excellence in School Education 2025
  • Remarkable Contribution in Curriculum Development 2025
  • Outstanding School in Learning Intiative and Skill Development 2025
  • Leading School Chain (National) 2025
  • Leading School Chain (Regional) 2025
  • Remarkable Contribution in Sports Education 2025
  • Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards Humanity & Nation Building 2025
  • Outstanding Institute towards Socio-Economic Empowerment Initiatives 2025

    Leadership (Individual) Category

  • K-12 Edupreneur Award of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2025
  • Outstanding Principal of the Year 2025
  • Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2025
  • Iconic Leadership in School Education 2025
  • Outstanding Digital Educator Award of the Year 2025
  • Most Emerging Leader in School Education 2025
  • Innovative Digital Educator Award in School Education 2025
  • Women Entrepreneurship Award in School Education 2025
Higher Education Awards

    Organisation/ Institute

  • Excellence in Student Outreach & Industry Engagement 2025
  • Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2025
  • Outstanding Institute in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2025
  • Remarkable Contribution in Online Learning and Digital Practices 2025
  • Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement 2025
  • Outstanding  Institute in Learning Initiative and Skill Development 2025
  • Most Impactful Institute in Digital Infrastructure 2025
  • Most Emerging  Engineering Institute 2025
  • Most Promising Institute in R&D 2025
  • Outstanding Institute with Excellent Infrastructure and Green Campus Initiative 2025
  • Outstanding Institute in Digital Innovation and Technology 2025
  • CSR Excellence in Higher Education 2025
  • Most Impactful Contribution for Global Outreach and Exchange Program 2025
  • Most Promising Institute in Global Collaboration 2025
  • Most Emerging Startup University 2025
  • Most Promising B-School of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising Corporate-Governed University 2025
  • Outstanding Institute in Smart Class Initiative 2025
  • Outstanding University in Training & Placements 2025
  • Most Promising University in Curriculum Design and Development 2025
  • E-Campus Award of the Year 2025
  • Remarkable Contribution in Distance Learning Education
  • Most Promising Medical Institute 2025
  • Most Promising Engineering Institute 2025
  • Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards Humanity & Nation Building 2025
  • Outstanding Institute towards Socio-Economic Empowerment Initiatives 2025

    Leadership (Individual) Category

  • Iconic Leadership in Higher Education 2025
  • Outstanding Leadership in Higher Education 2025
  • Outstanding Contribution in Online Education and Pedagogy 2025
  • Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2025
  • Excellent Digital Educator Award 2025
  • Excellence in Innovative Teaching & Learning Practices 2025
  • Outstanding Research Scholar of the Year 2025
  • Entrepreneurship Award in Higher Education 2025
  • Women Entrepreneurship Award in Higher Education 2025
Skills & Training Awards

    Institute Category

  • Most Promising Skill Development & Training Institute 2025
  • Excellence in Skill Education 2025
  • Excellence in Sports & Physical Education 2025
  • Most Promising Institute for Soft Skills Training 2025
  • Most Promising Institute for Corporate Training 2025
  • Most Promising Institute in Performing Arts 2025
  • Most Promising Institute in Entrepreneurial Excellence & Training 2025
  • Most Promising Design Institute of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising Institute in Vocational Training 2025
  • Most Promising Institute for Dance 2025
  • Most Promising Institute for Drama 2025
  • Most Promising Institute for Music 2025
  • Most Promising Institute for Fine Arts 2025

    Leadership (Individual) Category

  • Innovator of the Year in Professional Certification Training 2025
  • Iconic Leadership in Skill Education and Training 2025
  • Iconic Leadership in Online Training and Education 2025
  • Outstanding Skill Development Trainer 2025
  • Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award  2025
  • Entrepreneurship Award in Skilling & Training 2025
  • Women Entrepreneurship Award in Skilling & Training 2025
  • Iconic Leadership in Performing Arts 2025
EdTech Startup Awards
  • Leading E-learning Platform 2025
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Higher Education 2025
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Schools 2025
  • Most Promising Assessment Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Smart Class Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Leading ERP Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2025
  • Leading School Security Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising Video Conferencing Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Excellence in Multi-Language Content Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Admission Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising AR-VR Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Innovation in AI-ML 2025
  • Outstanding Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Leading Display Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising Hybrid Solution Provider of the year 2025
  • Innovative Training Provider to Working Professionals 2025
  • Innovative Digital Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising LMS Provider of the Year 2025
  • Innovative Lab Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Innovation in Robotics in the Year 2025
  • Outstanding contribution in IoT & Big Data in the Year 2025
EdTech Corporate Awards
  • Leading E-learning Platform 2025
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Higher Education 2025
  • Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Schools 2025
  • Most Promising Assessment Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Smart Class Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Leading ERP Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2025
  • Leading School Security Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising Video Conferencing Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Excellence in Multi-Language Content Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Admission Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising AR-VR Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding Innovation in AI-ML 2025
  • Outstanding Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Leading Display Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising Hybrid Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Innovative Training Provider to Working Professionals 2025
  • Innovative Digital Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Most Promising LMS Provider of the Year 2025
  • Innovative Lab Solution Provider of the Year 2025
  • Innovation in Robotics in the Year 2025
  • Outstanding contribution in IoT & Big Data in the Year 2025
  • Outstanding CSR Initiative in Environment Protection & Sustainability of the Year  2025
  • Impactful CSR initiative towards Humanity & Nation Building of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding CSR initiative towards Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Year 2025
  • Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement 2025

AGENDA

TimeTopic
9:00 AM – 9:45 AMPanel 1 -: The NEP and Digitalization: Driving India’s Education Revolution
9:45 AM – 10:45 AMInaugural Session:- Reimagining Education in Digital Bharat: Advancing Skills & Digital Pathways
10:45 AM – 11:15 AMNetworking Tea
11:15 AM – 12:15 PMPanel 2 :- The Future of Lifelong Learning: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Digital Age
12:15 PM- 12:25 PMIndustry Speech 1
12:25 PM – 12:35 PMIndustry Speech 2
12:35 PM – 1:35 PMPanel 3 :-
Empowering Students for the Global Stage: Skills for 21st Century Workforce
1:35 PM – 2:15 PMNetworking Lunch
2:15 PM – 3:15 PMPanel 4 :- The Rise of AI, Metaverse & Immersive Technologies in Education
3:15 PM – 3:25 PMIndustry Speech 3
3:25 PM – 3:35 PMIndustry Speech 4
3:35 PM – 04:30 PMPanel 5 :- Digital Infrastructure & Smart Campus: Building a Future-Ready EdTech Ecosystem
4:30 PM – 04:45 PMNetworking Tea
04:45 PM – 6:00 PMValedictory Session:
Felicitation & Award Ceremony

ROUNDTABLE AGENDA

Time Topic
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM From Chalkboards to Digital Boards: The Evolution of Classroom Interaction

Venue

Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport, an IHG Hotel

Sakinaka, Junction, Andheri – Kurla Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072

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