Digital Bharat Education Conclave

ArdorComm- Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025

Event Theme: ⁠Digital India Rising: Transforming Education, Skilling & Employability

#DBECBengaluru #DBEC2025 #DigitalBharatEducationConclave

 ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, is hosting Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 19th September 2025

Digital Bharat initiatives are transforming the educational landscape by increasing access to learning resources, promoting digital literacy, and preparing students for the future through technology integration, offering Indian students access to best standards and quality education by bridging the digital divide.

Education 5.0 effectively integrates the use of AI, ML, LMS-based digital learning, Immersive technologies with VR/AR experiences, and advanced data analytics. This is rapidly transforming the teaching-learning methodologies prioritizing human-centered learning and societal well-being.

Karnataka, being a technology-driven state, has been actively implementing digital education initiatives. Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka is also referred as the “Silicon Valley of India” (or ‘IT capital of India’ or ‘Electronic capital of India’). The education department has a comprehensive and progressive system in schools, higher education and technical education. State government initiatives are actively improving educational standards, infrastructure, inviting investments and strengthening economy.

‘ArdorComm Media’ will also felicitate and honour individuals – institutions whose contribution have tirelessly worked towards the betterment of education. 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.

Join us to experience this moment of celebration & knowledge sharing at our ‘National Flagship Event’- ArdorComm- Digital Bharat Education Conclave 2025 in Bengaluru!!

Key Highlights

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Higher Education

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PARTICIPATION FROM

Government

Universities

Engineering Institutions

B-Schools

Colleges

K-12

Preschools

EdTech

HRs

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS

Empowering Students for the Global Stage: Skills for 21st Century Workforce

Inclusive Campus in Digital Era: Addressing Digital Divides, Diversifying Curricula

Degrees to Skills: Rethinking Higher Education Outcomes for the Future Workforce

Education 5.0: Redefining Education by Integrating Immersive & Advance Technologies

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education: Institutional Perspectives for Scalable Impact

Gov Letters

Speakers

Chief Guest

Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil

Hon'ble Minister for Medical Education
and Skill Development Entrepreneurship
& Livelihood Department
Government of Karnataka

GUEST OF HONOUR

Smt Kanta Naik

Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, and Skill Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation
Government of Karnataka

SPECIAL GUEST

Prof. Shobha G

Director
Department of Collegiate Education
Government of Karnataka

CA Dr. Vishnu Bharath Alampalli

President
APS Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sooraj K Paul

Regional Manager (South & West)
Godrej Interio

Prof. Harish Kumar Sardana

Director
IIIT Raichur
Raichur, Karnataka

Dr. Harshita Sharma

Founder and Director
Brainstorm International School
Pune , Maharashtra

Chirag Agarwal

Founder & Director
EarlyVentions Chains of Pre School and Day Care Centres
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Vikram Reddy Enugala

Vice President
Chaitanya (Deemed to be University)
Warangal

Dr. Manish Kothari

Founder and President
ISBR Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Pranati Rohit Tilak

Chairman
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyalaya
Pune, Karnataka

Ashok KM Gowda

Chairman
Ekam Group of Insitution, Electronic City
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Ashok S Nagori

Trustee & Chairman
Arihant Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

K.C. Ashok

Chairman
Ashok Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Rohan Agarwal

Chairman
Redbridge International Academy
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Sami Ulla M

CEO
MEGA Educational Group
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Uttama Singh

CEO
MKM Group of Colleges
Hodal

Nitin Garg

Founder Director
International School of Management Excellence (ISME)
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Hamsa Venugopal

Managing Director
New Baldwin Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Deepak Agarwal

Founder
Cubs The Preschool & Cubs- Sankalp School
Vijayapura, Karnataka

Sumanth Narayan

Vice Chairman
Shanthi Nikethana Schools
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Manish Rastogi

Group CEO & Director
Zee Learn Limited
Mumbai, Karnataka

Vishal Khurma

CEO
Woxsen University
Hyderabad, Telangana

Pritam_Kumar_Agrawal

Pritam Kumar Agrawal

Founder & Director
Hello Kids

Manjula V

Founder & CEO
International Institute for Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Shaleesha A. Stanley

Pro Chancellor
Jeppiaar University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Y.M. Jayaraj

Pro Chancellor
BLDE (Deemed to be University)
Vijayapura, Karnataka

Prof. B. S. Satyanarayana

Vice Chancellor
Dayananda Sagar University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. H.B. Raghavendra

Vice Chancellor
CMR University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Prof. (Dr.) K. Prathapan

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

Prof. (Dr.) Shankar Ramamoorthy

Prof. (Dr.) Shankar Ramamoorthy

Vice Chancellor
Jigyasa University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Prof. (Dr.) Raghuvir Singh

Vice Chancellor,
K.R. Mangalam University
Gurugram, Haryana

Dr. S.N. Sridhara Col. (Hon. Retd.)

Vice Chancellor
Adichunchanagiri University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Balakrishna P. Shetty

Vice Chancellor
Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Jayanthi V

Dr. Jayanthi V

Vice Chancellor
Sapthagiri NPS University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Jaywant V. Shelar

Vice Chancellor
ITM Skills University
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajesh

Prof. Dr. Rajesh S

Vice Chancellor
MIT ADT University
Pune, Maharashtra

Prof. Kuldeep Kumar Raina

Vice Chancellor
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. K.B. Lingegowda

Vice Chancellor
Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education
Tumkur, Karnataka

Dr. S. Sowmya

Vice Chancellor
The Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Sibi Shaji

Pro Vice Chancellor
Garden City University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Y. Ramalinga Reddy

Pro Vice Chancellor
REVA University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Anupa Gnanakan

Director
ACTS Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Hemalatha S. Murthy

Director Principal
White Petals Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Meenakshi Ramesh

Director Academics
Vels Group of Schools
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Javeria Khan

Director
Aryan Institute
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Prof. Anant Chakradeo

Group Provost
MIT Group, India

M. Rama Devi

Principal
Reindeer International School
Yercaud, Tamil Nadu

Yashaswi Nagori

Managing Trustee
Arihant Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. N. Kannan

Dean
School of Engineering & Technology CMR University
Bengaluru

Abdul Ahad

General Manager, Global Expansion
NetCom +

Krishna Kumar

Vice President of Sales
MasterSoft

Rohit More

Head - Channel & Alliances | India
Skillsoft

Priyansh Singh

Deputy General Manager - Display Business
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd

Anand Subramaniam

Chief Business Officer - IndiaEd Finance
Auxilo Finserve Private Limited

Nikhil Abhichandani

Associate Director
Meritto

Sharath Chandra Ayyalasomayajula

Deputy Manager
Meritto

Roundtable Speakers

Sumita Dutta

COO
Redbridge International Academy
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Syeda Nusrath

Founder- Director
Aryan Institute
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Manjula Raman

CEO
Sherwood High School
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Sarada Chandrasekaran

Director Academics
Whitefield Global School
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Vamshee Priya Amar

Principal
MVJ International School
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sunitha Gowda

Founder- Chairperson
Delhi Public International School
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Vanitha Lokesh S K

Managing Director
Srushti Group of Institution
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Madhusudhana K P

Managing Director
Global Academy For Learning
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sushmitha Prashanth

Managing Trustee & Owner
PRISM ACADEMY School
Mysore, Karnataka

Shwetha Sumanth

Owner & Principal
Shanthinikethana School
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Pruthvi Banwasi

Founder
Roots Educational Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. C.S. Nair

Director
Silverline Public School
Ghaziabad, UP

Dr. C. K. Manjunath

Director
Poornaprajna Group of Schools
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sauda Sadaf

Chairman & Managing Director
Meridian English School
Ramanagaram, Karnataka

Anupa Gnanakan

Director
ACTS Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Yogita Agarwal

Co- Founder
Sankalp School

Kubra Hussain

CEO and Principal
Grandeur Group of Schools
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Anupama Ramachandra

Principal
Delhi Public School, Electronic City
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sunitha Vasanth

Founder Director & Trustee
Samskrithi Academy
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Rudrayya M Hiremath

Founder Principal and Chairman
Indian Public School
TuruveKere, Karnataka

Manjula Jagadeesh

Founder Secretary
Divine English School
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Kalesha Inaganti

Managing Director
New Baldwin Group of Institutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dr. Sunitha Khanapure

Principal
Christ International School
K R Puram, Karnataka

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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 “ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 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 CATEGORIES - 6 Segments

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

  • 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
  • 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 School of the Year 2025
  • Outstanding 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
  • 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
  • Most Emerging Pharmacy Institute 2025
  • Outstanding Institute in Journalism and Mass Communications 2025
  • Leadership (Individual) Category

  • Emerging Leader in Higher Education 2025
  • 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
  • Outstanding Principal in Higher Education 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

19th September 2025

Friday

08:00 AM – 07:00 PM

8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Panel 1 -: Empowering Students for the Global Stage: Skills for 21st Century Workforce
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Inaugural Session:- ⁠Digital India Rising: Transforming Education, Skilling & Employability
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Networking Tea
11:15 AM – 12:05 PM Panel 2 :- Inclusive Campus in Digital Era: Addressing Digital Divides, Diversifying Curricula
12:05 PM- 12:15 PM Industry Speech 1
12:15 PM – 12:35 PM Industry Speech 2
12:35 PM – 1:25 PM Panel 3 :- Degrees to Skills: Rethinking Higher Education Outcomes for the Future Workforce
1:25 PM – 1:35 PM Industry Speech 3
1:35 PM- 1:45 PM Industry Speech 4
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Networking Lunch
2:15 PM – 3:05 PM Panel 4 :- Education 5.0: Redefining Education by Integrating Immersive & Advance Technologies
3:05 PM – 3:15 PM Industry Speech 5
3:15 PM – 3:25 PM Industry Speech 6
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM Industry Speech 7
3:35 PM – 04:30 PM Panel 5 :- ⁠Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education: Institutional Perspectives for Scalable Impact
4:30 PM – 05:00 PM Networking Tea
05:00 PM – 6:00 PM Valedictory Session: Felicitation & Award Ceremony

Past Glimpses

Venue

The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru

Kumarakrupa Rd, High Grounds, Seshadripuram
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
THE LALIT ASHOK