Speakers

Abhishek Bagchi is an avid learner since his childhood. With Masters in Information Technology and later Post Graduation in Education Administration from Symbiosis he shifted his career from a computer professional to an educator. He started his career as an IT professional working in IBM platform. Programming is always one of his passions but he soon realized that Education space is where he belongs most. He does have more than 25 years of experience in education, with more than 10 years in leadership positions. He worked with reputed organisations like GEMS Education, PEARSON, Birla Group, MIT Pune, etc. and helped build several schools from scratch. He worked as a founder member of the first GEMS school in Eastern India, worked in Dubai as an educator and technology integrator, worked with the global giant PEARSON as the Manager Academics East looking after 6 school in West Bengal and also worked in a Birla School as a principal. He has trained more than 10000 students and more than 300 teachers in his career so far. At present he is working as a Director of MIT World Peace School group in Pune. Several of his work is published in magazines and newspapers including reputed DigitalLearning and Telegraph. His model ‘School-At-Home’ designed for schools during the pandemic is well celebrated and followed by several schools in India. In addition to all the above, he is an enthusiastic reader, writer, quizzer, photographer, movie buff, musician and traveller.

Mrs. Anamika Anjaria is the founder, promoter and Managing Director of RANGOLI group of institutes, which is currently operating more than 55+ preschools, 2 CBSE schools and 1 primary school in Gujarat. She is English literature student and holds master degrees in English literature as well as Gujarati literature. Mrs. Anjaria has pioneered various innovative concepts in the field of learning during her stint of 20 years as a teacher & administrator with various reputed institutions. She has diverse teaching and administrative experience of various educational boards including state board(s), central board, international board and universities. She has specialized in the field of English Speaking, Personality Development and Child Psychology. Under her able leadership, Rangoli has received plethora of awards from prestigious groups in education field like Times Group, Brainfeed, Silicon India, ECA (Early Childhood Education), ASMA (Adoption of Social media in academia) and Digital Learning as a best pre-school and recognized as one of the most trusted Pre School Chain of India. Her motto is “Lets grow together for the noble cause of child education.”

Archit Bhatt is a distinguished entrepreneur and Edupreneur with over 18 years of expertise in the Construction and Education sectors. Starting as a junior assistant under renowned architect Mr. Vijay Patel, he garnered valuable experience on projects nationwide. In 1995, he founded Prant Estates Pvt. Ltd., showcasing his proficiency in construction and design engineering. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Tripada Group of Schools, known as “Tripada Parivar,” he has overseen the establishment of multiple campuses affiliated with different educational boards. As President of AOPS (Ahmedabad Organization of Principals and Supervisors), Mr. Bhatt actively contributes to the educational landscape. A Cambridge certified Master Trainer, he has played a pivotal role in mentoring teachers and establishing schools across Gujarat. Recognized by cultural groups and awarded for his contributions, Mr. Bhatt remains a visionary leader dedicated to enhancing the quality of education for societal betterment.

Abhay Ghosh, Director of Shanti Asiatic School, Ahmedabad, embarked on a dedicated educational journey at Sheilling House School, Kanpur, progressing through various roles, including with the prestigious Dainik Jagran Group in Kanpur. With a 16-year tenure as Principal at Mussoorie International School, Mussoorie Dehradun, he led the institution to affiliations with CISCE and CIE University of Cambridge. As Founder Principal, he established an International School in Madurai, South India. Joining Shanti Asiatic School in 2015 as Principal, he now serves as Director. A postgraduate in Physics, Mr. Ghosh is a results-oriented professional with three decades of expertise in administration, student management, public relations, policies, training, and development. Recognized with numerous awards, including the Best School in India for Value-Based Education, he remains a lifelong learner, certified by institutions like Howard Graduate School of Education and Australian University. Committed to philanthropy, he engages in activities supporting education and cultural heritage.

Elliot Gowans is the Senior Vice President, International, at D2L, overseeing the company’s commercial endeavors beyond North America across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America regions. With a wealth of experience, Elliot joined D2L in 2015 after spending over a decade at software and services firm Blackbaud Inc. His roles at Blackbaud included serving in various senior commercial positions, including as a general manager within Blackbaud’s European division. Originally from Scotland, Elliot has made London, England, his home for more than 15 years, where he resides with his wife and two children. Elliot holds an MA (Hons) in philosophy from the University of Glasgow, an MSc in international finance and management from The Open University Business School, and a PgDip in information management systems from Glasgow Caledonian University. His commitment to education, lifelong learning, and technology is reflected in his passion for both formal and informal educational initiatives.