ArdorComm Media presents 11th New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2024 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

11th New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2024

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Theme : New Normal Tamil Nadu: Pioneering Education, Skilling, and Employability in the 21st Century Workplace

ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join the 11^th New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2024, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 3rd May 2024

‘Tamil Nadu’ stands as a premier hub for education and skilling initiatives in India. ‘Coimbatore’ is one of the very important educational cities in South India. Students from across the country prefer ‘Coimbatore’ for its wide range of premier educational institutions and excellent quality of education.With a diverse array of academic institutions and progressive policies, the state fosters a culture of innovation and critical thinking. Through robust infrastructure and collaborative efforts, Tamil Nadu prepares its citizens to excel in the dynamic 21st-century landscape, making significant strides in education and workforce development.

Welcome to the Knowledge Forum, where Academicians & Educators, Edupreneurs & Innovators, as well as Edtech & Industry Experts converge to share their insights, experiences, and accomplishments, all in pursuit of sustainable growth for the education community. The Prestigious ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2024 stand as a beacon of recognition, honouring individuals, educational institutions, EdTech pioneers, and startups whose relentless dedication and innovation have propelled the education community forward. Join us as we celebrate those who have tirelessly worked towards the enhancement and advancement of education, shaping a brighter future for learners worldwide.

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KEY DISCUSSION POINTS

Innovation in Teaching and Learning: Leveraging technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Skills for the Future Workforce: Strategies for integrating employability skills and career readiness into educational programs.

Sustainable Education Practices: Integrating sustainability education into the curriculum to foster responsible citizenship.

Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity in Education: Building digital literacy skills among educators and students to navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly.

Global Collaboration and Partnerships in Education: Harnessing the power of international collaboration and partnerships to enrich teaching and learning experiences.

PARTICIPATION FROM

Government Dignitaries

Educators

Corporate

EdTech

Startups

HRs

OUR SPEAKERS

Past Speakers

Kumar Chandan Anand

Founder, CEO & Group Editor

ArdorComm Media Group

Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff

MD and CEO

Kalorex Group

Prof. Shanmugam S

Founder & Chairman

United Educational Institutions

Pradeepa Thinakaran

Founder and Managing Director

Zing International Preschool

Dr. P. Mohan Chandar

Chairman

National Model Group of School

Dr. George Arvind

Vice Chairman

Sunbeam group of schools

Thayagu Valliappa

Vice Chairman

Sona School of Management

R. Anitha

Chief Executive Officer

Suyam Kids Preschool

Dr. Thomas K George

Chairman & Director

LEAD College of Management

Prof. (Dr.) D. Viswanathan

Rector – Research and Development

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Dheepan Thangavelu

Vice Chairman

Sri Shakthi International School

John Xavier Thangaraj

Chairman

Little Flower Group of Schools

Sanchana Navaneethakrishnan

Trustee

Vivekam Sr. Sec. School

Dr. K. Ramasamy

Chancellor

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

Dr. S.P.S. Arul Doss

CEO

Gnanam School of Business

R. Manickam

CEO

Rathinam Group Of Institutions

Dr. K. Karunakaran

CEO

Hisdusthan Educational Institutions

Dr. N. Mohan Das Gandhi

CEO

KIT – Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology

Dr. Uma Kannan

Founder Principal

Sri Venkateswara Group of Schools, Ambattur, Tamil Nadu

Dr. C. Guna Sekaran

COO

RVS Group of Institutions & Establishments

Dr. Shaleesha A. Stanley

Pro Chancellor

Jeppiaar University

Prof. Venkat Rangan

Vice Chancellor

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Dr. T. V. Christy

Vice Chancellor

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST)

Prof. (Dr.) M. Sundararajan

Vice-Chancellor – (i/c)

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

Dr. Jamshed Bharucha

Founding Vice Chancellor

Sai University

Dr. Mahesh Vakamudi

Pro Vice-Chancellor

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Dr. E.J. James

Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Collaborations)

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

Dr. A. Shajin Nargunam

Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic), Director(CSTA) , Dean, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education

Dr. P. Krishnakumar

CEO & Secretary

Nehru Group of Institutions

Dr. N. Prasannan

CEO

Sree Sakthi Engineering College, Karamadai

Prof. Saramma Samuel

Secretary

RVS Group of Institutions

Dr. K. Maran

Director

Sairam Institute of Management Studies

Dr. R. Nanda Gopal

Director General- School of Management

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College

Dr. K. Bommanna Raja

Executive Director

Excel Group of Instituitions

S.K. Binu Siva Singh

Registrar

Jeppiaar University

Dr. L. Mahesh Kumar

Registrar

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research

Dr. N. Raja Hussain

Registrar

B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology

Dr. A. Sankaran

Director – AERO

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology

Dr. K. Senthil Ganesh

Managing Trustee

RVS Educational Institutions

Dr. Muthukumar Kuppusamy

Director

SNMV Institute of Management

Dr. K. Porkumaran

Principal and Senior Professor

Sri Sairam Engineering College & Chairman- IEEE Madras Section

Prof. Dr. B. Sendilkumar

Dean- Allied Health Sciences

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation-Deemed to be University

Dr. S.V. Saravanan

Principal

Asian College of Engineering and Technology

Rajesh Vasudevan

Head of School

Manchester International School

Anantha Krishnan B.

CEO- Operations

Kalorex Group

Dr. M. Somasundaram

Dean – Research

Jaya Group of Institutions

Vagisha Gupta

Director

RKS Institutions

Dr. K. Srinivasan

Director

Sudharsan Group of Institutions

Dr. S. J. Vijay

Director (Research and Consultancy)

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

Dr. P. Shankar

Director – Academics & Administration

KGISL Institute of Technology

Dr. J. Yogapriya

Dean (Research & Development)

Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology

Dr. K. Selvavinayaki

Dean – School of Computational Science

Nehru Arts and Science College

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Dean – School of Engineering and Technology

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University

Dr. Selvam Jesiah

Principal

Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Management Sciences

Dr. N. Janaki Manohar

Principal

Arjun College of Technology

Dr. K. Indira Devi

Principal

GRG Polytechnic College

Prof. (Dr.) S. Mohanamurugan

Principal

Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering

Dr. Sumithra M G

Principal

Sri Krishna College of Technology

Dr. S.U. Prabha

Principal

Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology

K. Chitra

Principal

Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science for Women

Dr. C. Natarajan

Principal

Hindustan Institute of Technology

Dr. Ezhilarasi M

Principal

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Dr. S. Suresh Kumar

Principal

K.G.I.S.L. Institute of Technology

Dr. Hemanalini

Principal- Management

Intercell

Dr. N. Vivek

Dean-Dental KTR

S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology Chennai

Thyagu Vallaiappa

Vice- Chairman

Sona Institutions & CEO Sona Star Innovation Pvt. Limited

Prof. (Dr.) A. Kanagaraj

Chairman

Jaya Educational Trust

Dr. P. Geetha

Principal

KPR College of Arts Science and Research

Dr. S. Prakash

Dean- Mechanical

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology

Dr. A. Jameer Basha

Dean and Professor

Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

Dr. K. Elamvazhuthi PhD

Director – Management Studies Excel Group Institutions

Pallakkapalayam, Namakkal Dt.

Jayanth Prakash

Account Director & Regional Lead – South, Academics & Government

Anup Mohan

Chief Manager- Interactive Display

SAMSUNG

Dr. Prem Das Maheshwari

Director -South Asia

D2L Corporation

Varun Bharadwaj

Vice President – Edtech Solutions

Intercell Technologies

Swapnil Omprakash Mandhana

Director – Learning and Development

Teachmint

Dr. B. Anirudhan

Principal

Nehru Arts and Science College

Ujjwal Kandhari

Dy Manager -Technology

Digitaled India

Dr. V. Krishnakumar

Group Director

RVS Group of Institutions Dindigu

Dr. Ciza Thomas

Dean – School of Computer Science & Technology

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

Benjamin A

Principal

Karunya Christian School Coimbatore

OUR PARTNERS

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Connected Classroom Technology Partner

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ASSOCIATE PARTNER

School Partner

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ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2024

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- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2024” 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 Media Awards 2024 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.

Time	Topic
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Inaugural Session :- INDIA’s Vision 2030: A Move to Improve Education & Skills in 21st Century Workplace
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM	Networking Tea
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Panel 1 :- Disruptive Technologies Transforming Education in the 21st Century
12:15 PM – 12:25 PM	Industry Speech 1
12:25 PM- 12:35 PM	Industry Speech 2
12:35 PM – 1:35 PM	Panel 2 :- Need of an Effective Early Childhood (ECE) Curriculum for a Sustainable Development Goal.
1:35 PM – 2:15 PM	Networking Lunch
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM	Panel 3 :- STEM-based learning and skill-based education, most progressive education trends
3:15 PM – 3:25 PM	Industry Speech 3
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM	Industry Speech 4
3:35 PM – 4:25 PM	Panel 4 :- How NEP 2020 Policy Aims to make Education More Inclusive, Equitable, and Holistic?
4:25 PM – 4:40 PM	Networking Tea
4:40 PM – 4:50 PM	Industry Speech 5
4:50 PM – 6:00 PM	Valedictory, Felicitation & Award Ceremony

AGENDA

Time	Topic
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM	Panel 1 – HE -: PreInaugral Session :- Innovation in Teaching and Learning: Leveraging technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and outcomes..
9:45 AM – 10:40 AM	Inaugural Session:- New Normal Tamil Nadu: Pioneering Education, Skilling, and Employability in the 21st Century Workplace
10:40 AM – 10:45 AM	Book Launch
10: 45 AM – 11:00 AM	Fireside Chat
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM	Networking Tea
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Panel 2 – K12 :- Sustainable Education Practices: Integrating sustainability education into the curriculum to foster responsible citizenship.
12:15 PM- 12:25 PM	Industry Speech 1
12:25 PM – 12:45 PM	Industry Speech 2
12:45 PM -1:45 PM	Panel 3 – HE :- Skills for the Future Workforce: Strategies for integrating employability skills and career readiness into educational programs.
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM	Networking Lunch
2:20 PM – 3:20 PM	Panel 4 – HE :- Global Collaboration and Partnerships in Education: Harnessing the power of international collaboration and partnerships to enrich teaching and learning experiences.
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM	Industry Speech 3
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM	Industry Speech 4
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM	Panel 5 – HE :- Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity in Education: Building digital literacy skills among educators and students to navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly.
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM	Networking Tea
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Valedictory, Felicitation & Award Ceremony

D2L Sponsored - Leadership Talk Session - A Roundtable Discussion

Time	Topic
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM	Registration & High Tea
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM	Opening Remarks
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM	Adapting to Change: Future-Proofing Education with Innovative Technologies and Continuous Improvement in Learning Management Systems
7:00 PM	Cocktail Dinner

VENUE

Le Méridien Coimbatore

762, Avinashi Rd, Cexus Nagar, Neelambur,
Tamil Nadu 641062

Testimonials

"Platforms like the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in New Delhi by ArdorComm Media are the right platforms where we can connect and curate education for today's modern children. At the end of the day, everyone wants to see value education in our country, Bharat, which will curate the life of our human resources. Thank you for inviting me, and all the best on the second anniversary of ArdorComm Media."

"Within just two years, you’ve achieved a lot. I’d like to express my gratitude to ArdorComm Media Group. Education, knowledge accumulation, creation, and dissemination are not easy tasks, especially in a country as vast and diverse as India. Your commitment, zeal, and interest in contributing to society are commendable. You are not alone in this endeavor, and your efforts go a long way in imparting the right knowledge to our youth. Congratulations to all of you for your dedication to this noble cause.”

"I always maintain that forums like this create collaboration, and collaboration is the only way forward. I like your approach to creating a unique space, I like your approach to learning incremental things, and I like your approach to making small, impactful changes, and that shows your attention to detail. And when you have attention to detail, excellence is a by-product. I like your space because of your attention to detail and your need ability and understanding to bring about incremental changes.”

"I must say that this is a wonderful effort by you to bring so many people who are holding leadership positions in their respective schools and other organizations on one common platform to share their experiences. It was such a beautiful convention, and I wish all the best to you and your team. I look forward to many more such conventions in the future."

"ArdorComm Media Group has shown remarkable professionalism, and the arrangements for this event reflect a level of experience that one would expect from a group like this. Congratulations to the entire team for organizing such a wonderful event that connects everyone. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of it.”

"I'm really happy excited to be here with Chandan today because there can be no more happiness for a teacher but to see somebody like him grow up a company set up a company and probably become very successful so I think it's an icing on the cake for me."

"Within a span of just one year you have taken very many significant initiatives because last time also you did invite me for online program at that point of time also I got the opportunity to speak to stakeholders from industry and academia and this time also I did the same thing."

"Follow your passion and make a benchmark and deliver what you have committed to the industry and yourself also. Nobody can stop you from reaching new heights every day. My good wishes to all the members of ArdorComm Media.I wish you all the very best to reach the pinnacles on the on the plateau of all your endeavour."

"Since its inception, ArdorComm Media Group has been moving in the right direction. Their involvement in the education sector and the way they bring together allied service providers to these events is an excellent initiative. We know that they are one of the best in bringing up these conclaves, summits, and events. I wish them all the best and look forward to many more events from them.”

"All the best to the whole team of ArdorComm, you’re doing a great job you’re a young team you’re a start-up and I wish you success for your Gujarat and Rajasthan forums I hope that you’ll come back to Bangalore for more such events and truly digital company also becoming in an offline presence I think the blend will be good Chandan for you."

"Now I have realized the importance of media like ArdorComm Media company because you are helping in bringing the academy and industry together without which higher education cannot become relevant, order of the day. ArdorComm can bring them together so that they can probably interact arrive at what is needed for this society that way you are playing an important role in the society. "

"You started wonderful, and when the first step is right then the journey becomes successful, keep going.You’ll be always be able to inspire leaders, teachers and make a big impact on the education scenario in the country. ArdorComm Media is growing, not growing old it is growing and it has a great future."

“First of all I’d like to thank you Chandan for doing an awesome work, you’re doing really good and I wish you all the best for doing much better things and you should reach greater heights in times to come.”

“Follow your passion and make a benchmark and deliver what you have committed to the industry and yourself also. Nobody can stop you from reaching new heights every day. My good wishes to all the members of ArdorComm Media.”

"You are doing a good job by getting all these people collected together, and they are discussing the real issues which they are either facing with the policy or with the curriculum. So, the discussion is not only for the sake of discussion but certainly, we will find out solutions to many of our problems, which we want the system to improve itself. So, I congratulate you, and my good wishes to all of you to keep on doing good work."