New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023
#ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu
Theme: “Vision 2030: Expanding Boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability”
ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join the “New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023”, at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 28th April 2023.
‘Chennai’ is the host city for our flagship event ‘New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards’. Madras now ‘Chennai’ is among the largest metropolitan economies of India. It is citing its amalgam of both modern and traditional values, and is also one of the best cosmopolitan cities of the world. Chennai is also one of the most-visited Indian cities by foreigners. It attracts a huge number of domestic & foreign health tourists, as is also referred to as ‘India’s health capital’. It hosts more than one-third of India’s automobile industry, and is a major film production center, home to the Tamil film industry (Kollywood).
The literacy rate in ‘Tamil Nadu’ has seen an increasing trend with 80.09 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 86.77 percent while female literacy is at 73.44 percent. Cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore & Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) represents India’s topmost educational institutes, industries, and career destinations. Hence, Tamil Nadu is considered to be one of the most literate states in India.
Tamil Nadu, the land of Tamils allures with its art, literature, history, music and culture. Temples of this state flaunt an unbeatable architectural style, hence, it is often referred to as ‘The Land of Temples’, with old famous cities like Madurai, Kancheepuram, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari showcasing mesmerising architecture of temples. Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor and several other cities of Tamil Nadu attract offbeat travelers and nature-lovers. Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Vellore, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli and Erode are the smartest cities in Tamil Nadu and has tremendous potential for job creation. Industrial development & academic infrastructure attracts workforce & students from across the nation.
This Knowledge forum invites policy makers, representation from government, dignitaries from education, skill, labor & employment departments; academicians and educators from preschool, school, higher, technical, and skill education; industry experts from edtech and startups. All will unite under one roof to share their experiences, ideas, and innovations that have facilitated the growth of the education community and how the future of education is shaping in this technologically evolving scenario.
The prestigious ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023’ seeks to recognise individuals, educational institutions, EdTech, and startups who have worked diligently and selflessly for the development of the education community.
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS

Blended Education, Hybrid Class & Flipped Learning: Future of School Education in India.
The 'New-Age' Teaching Mechanism & Upskilling: Empowering 21st Century Learners.
Enabling Innovation in Admission, Enrolment, Examination & Assessment: A Sustainable Approach in HE.
Digital First: The Future Readiness with Robust and Flexible Digital Infrastructure.
Decoding NEP: Shaping India into a Global Knowledge Superpower
PARTICIPATION FROM
Government Dignitaries
Academicians
Educators
Corporate
EdTech
Startups
HRs
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
OUR SPEAKERS
Past Speakers
Guest of Honour

Tmt. J Innocent Divya I.A.S
Managing Director
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation Government of Tamil Nadu
Corporate Speakers





School Education Speakers









Higher Education Speakers

Prof. S.P. Thyagarajan
Chancellor
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women






Dr. B. Sendilkumar
Dean-Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation-Deemed to be University, Salem

Prof Dr. D.Viswanathan
Rector – Research and Development, Former Vice chancellor
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Dr. S. Sriman Narayanan
Vice Chancellor
VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2023
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 New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023’ 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 Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2023 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.
- 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 10,000 to INR 20,000 (excluding taxes) 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 1000 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 Nomination Fee Structure - INR

Preschool
10,000 + 18% GST

School Education
10,000 + 18% GST

Higher Education
10,000 + 18% GST

Startup
15,000 + 18% GST

Corporate
20,000 + 18% GST
AWARD CATEGORIES - 5 Segments
Higher Education | School Education | Preschools | Corporate | Startup

Organisation/ Institute
- Excellence in Student Outreach & Industry Engagement 2023
- Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2023
- Outstanding University/ Institute in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2023
- Remarkable Contribution in Online Learning and Digital Practices 2023
- Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement 2023
- Outstanding University/ Institute in Learning Initiative and Skill Development 2023
- Most Impactful University/ Institute in Digital Infrastructure 2023
- Most Emerging University/ Engineering Institute 2023
- Most Promising University/ Institute in R&D 2023
- Outstanding University/ Institute with Excellent Infrastructure and Green Campus Initiative 2023
- Outstanding University/ Institute in Digital Innovation and Technology 2023
- CSR Excellence in Higher Education 2023
- Most Impactful Contribution for Global Outreach and Exchange Program 2023
- Most Promising University/ Institute in Global Collaboration 2023
- Most Emerging Startup University 2023
- Most Promising B-School of the Year 2023
- Most Promising Corporate-Governed University 2023
- Outstanding Institute/ University in Smart Class Initiative 2023
- Outstanding University in Training & Placements 2023
- Most Promising University in Curriculum Design and Development 2023
- E-Campus Award of the Year 2023
- Remarkable Contribution in Distance Learning Education
- Most Promising Medical Institute/ University 2023
- Most Promising Engineering Institute 2023
Individual
- Iconic Leadership in Higher Education 2023
- Outstanding Leadership in Higher Education 2023
- Outstanding Contribution in Online Education and Pedagogy 2023
- Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2023
- Excellent Digital Educator Award 2023
- Excellence in Innovative Teaching & Learning Practices 2023
- Outstanding Research Scholar of the Year 2023
- Entrepreneurship Award in Higher Education 2023
- Women Entrepreneurship Award in Higher Education 2023
- Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards humanity & nation building 2023
- Outstanding Institute towards socio-economic empowerment initiatives 2023
Organisation/ Institute
- Outstanding School in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2023
- Excellence in Student Outreach, Engagment and Digital Innovation 2023
- Most Emerging School of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Primary/ Secondary School of the Year 2023
- Innovation in Pedagogy and Skills Enhancement 2023
- Outstanding School in Creative Arts and Culture 2023
- Most Impactful School in Digital Infrastructure 2023
- Most Promising School in Global Collaborative Learning 2023
- Outstanding Green School Initiative of the Year 2023
- Outstanding School in Smart Class Initiative 2023
- Most Promising School for Academic Excellence 2023
- Remarkable Contribution In Co-Curricular School Activities 2023
- Remarkable Contribution In Teacher Training 2023
- CSR Excellence in School Education 2023
- Remarkable Contribution in Curriculum Development 2023
- Outstanding School in Learning Intiative and Skill Development 2023
- Leading School Chain (National) 2023
- Leading School Chain (Regional) 2023
- Remarkabale Contribution in Sports Education 2023
Individual
- K-12 Edupreneur Award of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2023
- Outstanding Principal of the Year 2023
- Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2023
- Iconic Leadership in School Education 2023
- Outstanding Digital Educator Award of the Year 2023
- Most Emerging Leader in School Education 2023
- Innovative Digital Educator Award in School Education 2023
- Women Entrepreneurship Award in School Education 2023
- Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards humanity & nation building 2023
- Outstanding Institute towards socio-economic empowerment initiatives 2023
Organisation/ Institute
- Excellence in Preschool Pedagogy 2023
- Outstanding Contribution in Early Childhood Education 2023
- Innovative Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 2023
- Innovation in Creating Most Hygienic Campus Infrastructure 2023
- Outstanding Preschool in Creative Arts & Culture 2023
- Outstanding Preschool Digital Educator Award of the Year 2023
- Most Impactful Preschool in Digital Infrastructure 2023
- Start-Up Preschool of the Year 2023
- Leading Preschool Chain (National) 2023
- Leading Preschool Chain (Regional) 2023
- Excellence in STEM Education 2023
- Remarkabale Contribution in Sports Education 2023
- Most Emerging National Preschool Franchise Brand of the Year 2023
Individual
- Outstanding Preschool Digital Educator Award of the Year 2023
- Iconic Leadership Award in Preschool Education 2023
- Entrepreneurship Award in Preschool Education 2023
- Preschool Edupreneur Award of the Year 2023
- Preschool Leadership Award 2023
- Most Emerging Leader in Preschool Education 2023
- Leading E-learning Platform 2023
- Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Higher Education 2023
- Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Schools 2023
- Most Promising Assessment Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Smart Class Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Leading ERP Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2023
- Leading School Security Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Most Promising Video Conferencing Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Excellence in Multi-Language Content Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Admission Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Most Promising AR-VR Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Innovation in AI-ML 2023
- Outstanding Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Leading Display Solution Provider of the year 2023
- Most Promising Hybrid Solution Provider of the year 2023
- Inovative Training Provider to Working Professionals 2023
- Innovative Digital Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Most Promising LMS Provider of the year 2023
- Innovative Lab Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Innovation in Robotics in the Year 2023
- Outstanding contribution in IOT & Big Data in the year 2023
- Outstanding CSR initiative in environment protection & sustainability of the Year 2023
- Impactful CSR initiative towards humanity & nation building of the Year 2023
- Outstanding CSR initiative towards socio-economic empowerment of the Year 2023
- Leading E-learning Platform 2023
- Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Higher Education 2023
- Outstanding Tech Solution Provider for Schools 2023
- Most Promising Assessment Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Smart Class Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Leading ERP Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2023
- Leading School Security Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Most Promising Video Conferencing Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Excellence in Multi-Language Content Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Admission Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Most Promising AR-VR Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Outstanding Innovation in AI-ML 2023
- Outstanding Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Leading Display Solution Provider of the year 2023
- Most Promising Hybrid Solution Provider of the year 2023
- Inovative Training Provider to Working Professionals 2023
- Innovative Digital Payment Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Most Promising LMS Provider of the year 2023
- Innovative Lab Solution Provider of the Year 2023
- Innovation in Robotics in the Year 2023
- Outstanding contribution in IOT & Big Data in the year 2023
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AGENDA
Time | Topic |
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Inaugural Session :- Vision 2030: Expanding Boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability |
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Networking Tea |
11:15 PM – 11:25 PM | Industry Speech 1 |
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM | Panel 1- SE :- Blended Education, Hybrid Class & Flipped Learning: Future of Education in India |
12:25 PM – 12:35 PM | Industry Speech 2 |
12:35 PM – 12:45 PM | Industry Speech 3 |
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Panel 2 – HE :- The ‘New-Age’ Teaching Mechanism & Upskilling: Empowering 21st Century Learners |
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM | Networking Lunch |
2:20 PM – 3:20 PM | Panel 3 – HE :- Enabling Innovation in Higher Eduation: A Sustainable Approach |
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM | Industry Speech 4 |
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM | Industry Speech 5 |
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM | Panel 4 – HE :- Digital First: The Future Readiness with Robust and Flexible Digital Infrastructure |
4:40 PM – 4:50 PM | Industry Speech 6 |
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM | Industry Speech 6 |
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Networking Tea |
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel 5 (HE + SE) :- Decoding NEP: Shaping India into a Global Knowledge Superpower |
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Valedictory, Felicitation & Award Ceremony |
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VENUE
Hotel Green Park
No.183 | N.S.K Salai | VadapalaniChennai – 600 026 | Tamilnadu
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