ArdorComm 'New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023'
#ELSAPune #ELSAMaharashtra
Theme: 'New Normal' Maharashtra: Pioneering Excellence in Education, Skilling & Employability
ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, is glad to announce “New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023” at Pune, Maharashtra on 24th November 2023.
Maharashtra, a beacon of educational excellence in India, stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to nurturing intellect and fostering academic growth. This diverse state, known for its vibrant cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, draws students and scholars from all corners of the nation and beyond. Maharashtra’s educational legacy is deeply intertwined with its rich history, making it a focal point for those seeking knowledge and enlightenment.
Situated amidst the picturesque landscapes of Maharashtra, Pune has long been celebrated as the “Oxford of the East.” This dynamic city has earned its esteemed reputation as a thriving educational hub for decades, attracting individuals thirsty for knowledge from far and wide. Pune’s heritage in education is a seamless blend of tradition and modernity, making it an ideal choice for ArdorComm Media’s New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023.
At this Knowledge forum, we invite policymakers, government dignitaries, academicians, educators, EdTech corporate, start-ups and industry experts. All will unite under one roof to share their experiences, ideas, and innovations that have facilitated the growth of the education community.
The prestigious ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023’ seeks to recognise individuals, educational institutions, Edtech, and start-ups who have worked diligently and selflessly for the development of the education community.
Join us on 24th November in Pune, Maharashtra, as we embark on a journey to unravel the possibilities of education in the new normal. Engage with thought leaders, educators, innovators, and policymakers as we collectively shape the future of education.
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
- NEP 2023 Implementation & Funding: Paving the way for Transformational Reforms & Reshaping K-12 and HE Framework
- Global Education and Cultural Exchange through Mobilizing Technology
- Research-based Learning, Skill Development & Multidisciplinary Approach: A Robust Eco-system in HEIs
- Mental Health & Well-being in Education
- Changing Trends in Higher Education Enrollment Space with the Advent of New Age Technology
- How the New Age Technology like AI-ML, AR-VR, IoT can help in Fostering Experiential Learning Pedagogy?
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
PARTICIPATION FROM
Government Dignitaries
Academicians
Educators
Corporate
EdTech
Startups
HRs
OUR SPEAKERS
Past Speakers


Special Guest
Dr. D. V. Jadhav
Joint Director, Technical Education, Regional Office
Pune Govt. of Maharashtra






Chetan Wakalkar
Educationist, Academic Advisor – Indira Institutes Co Founder Unicircle and SmartXR


































Dr. Sandeep Bhardwaj
Dean Academics
Vivekanand Education Society Institute of Management Studies and Research

Corporate Speakers






ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2023

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 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.
- Last date for nominations: 15th Nov’23
- 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 11,800 to INR 23,600 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 2000 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 - 5 Segments
Higher Education | School Education | Preschools | Corporate | Startup
- 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
- Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards humanity & nation building 2023
- Outstanding Institute towards socio-economic empowerment initiatives 2023
Organisation/ Institute
- 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
Individual
- 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
- Remarkable Contribution in Sports Education 2023
- Impactful Social Initiative by an Institute towards humanity & nation building 2023
- Outstanding Institute towards socio-economic empowerment initiatives 2023
Organisation/ Institute
- 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
Individual
- 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
- 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
Organisation/ Institute
- 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
Individual
- 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
- Innovative 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
- Innovative 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
Award Nomination Fee Structure

Preschool
INR 14,750 (Inclusive All)

School Education
INR 14,750 (Inclusive All)

Higher Education
INR 14,750 (Inclusive All)

Startup
INR 17,700 (Inclusive All)

Corporate
INR 23,600 (Inclusive All)
Time | Topic |
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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 |
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9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Panel 1 – (K12+ HE) PreInaugral Session :- NEP 2023 Implementation & Funding: Paving the way for Transformational Reforms & Reshaping K-12 and HE Framework |
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Inaugural Session:- ‘New Normal’ Maharashtra: Pioneering Excellence in Education, Skilling & Employability |
10:45 AM- 10:55 AM | Book Launch |
10:55 AM – 11:15 AM | Fireside Chat |
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Networking Tea |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel 2 – K12 :- Mental Health & Well-being in Education |
12:30 PM- 12:40 PM | Industry Speech 1 |
12:40 PM- 12:50 PM | Industry Speech 2 |
12:50 PM -1:50 PM | Panel 3 – HE :- Research-based Learning, Skill Development & Multidisciplinary Approach: A Robust Eco-system in HEIs |
1:50 PM – 2:40 PM | Networking Lunch |
2:40 PM – 3:40 PM | Panel 4 – HE :- Global Education and Cultural Exchange through Mobilizing Technology |
3:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Industry Speech 3 |
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM | Industry Speech 4 |
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Panel 5 – HE :- Changing Trends in Higher Education Enrollment Space with the Advent of New Age Technology |
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Networking Tea |
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Valedictory, Felicitation & Award Ceremony |
VENUE
Radisson Blu Hotel
Nagar Bypass Road, KharadiPune, 411014, India
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