Speakers

Dr. S. K. Rathor PhD, M.Sc. & M.Phil. in Physics and MBA in marketing started his career as Computer Engineer in one of the top IT Company of the country in 1991. After four and half years of his services he established and successfully ran his own Computer Company but his undying passion towards education, inspired him to venture into early year education. He started first preschool in 1999 and his vision to establish an unique learning system for the preschoolers made him travelled to several countries to understand and explore different preschool education systems. His in-depth research on early year education inspired him to adopt U.K. concept of preschool education. Dr. S. K. Rathor is decorated with “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” for his contribution in the field of education and is awarded as “The Most Successful Educationist in Early Childhood Education”. He is a well-known name in the field of education today and his Success Story is telecasted on ABP News. Dr. Rathor is a regular speaker in major conferences & seminars on Education & Entrepreneurship in the country.

B. Anantha Krishnan is the CEO Operations at Kalorex Group Of Institutions. Mr. Krishnan is a target oriented professional with 22+ Years of Experience in Techno-commercial and Operational roles in the field of Education. He has a good exposure in starting Schools and Educational Institutions right from the drawing board and establishing them into a profit venture. He also has an expertise in K-12 Joint-Ventures, Supplimentary Education programmes and tie-ups at Pan Asia level. Prior to joining Kalorex Group in 2014, he was associated with FIITJEE Limited in the position of DGM – Formal Education & International Ventures. He holds a B.Com. degree from the Delhi University.

Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff is a renowned edupreneur, vlogger, achiever, and podcaster who has made a significant impact in the field of education. As the CEO of Kalorex Group, she has played a pivotal role in establishing and managing several premier schools, including Delhi Public Schools and Calorx Public Schools, with a focus on excellence and technological innovation. With a passion for holistic education, Dr. Shroff advocates for SHROFFism, which emphasizes the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in leading a centred life. She believes in breaking away from traditional learning methods and encourages interactive and engaging teaching methodologies to make education more interesting and accessible to students. Driven by her commitment to social responsibility, Dr. Shroff actively engages in various CSR activities, particularly in providing basic education to the underprivileged. Her efforts in promoting inclusive education are evident through projects such as Visamo Kids and Prerna, a school for dyslexics. Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff’s remarkable contributions to the field of education have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the prestigious Secular India Award from the President of India, Shri Shankar Dayal Sharma & Woman of the year by American Bibliography Society, North Carolina. Her relentless dedication to empowering education and her inspiring leadership make her a true trailblazer in the industry.

Harshita Sharma is the Founder -Director of Brainstorm International. She’s a Global Literacy Edupreneur and an Author with 3 decades of rich experience in transforming schools through high impact training and mentoring. She’s a success strategist in creating stress free learning environment with mindful classroom management tools and techniques with 360-degree holistic programs for emotional wellbeing of all stake holders. Ms. Sharma is also a recipient of many international Awards and rewards.

Devidutta Kanungo is the CEO of Redcliffe Group of Schools Hyderabad. With over 18 years of experience as an educationist, he has been spearheading an innovative and student-centric model of teaching-learning. He is a life-long learner who is passionate about impacting children’s lives through education. Radcliffe is a national chain of 14 CBSE and IB schools with a vision of providing affordable but cutting-edge education to every child. Prior to this role, Devidutta was the National Head (Academic Excellence Expert) of Leadschool, India’s only B2B edutech unicorn with 8 lakh+ students. In his earlier roles, he has also headed education function for Nord Anglia Education (India) as Vice President – Education.  He has been instrumental in managing and leading the Oakridge group of schools which have consistently been rated among the top 5 international curriculum schools in India and is one of the largest group of IB schools in the country with 7500+ student under its aegis. He has also worked with some of the top multinational organizations like Johnson and Johnson Ltd and Indian School of Business in leadership positions. Devidutta is an alumnus of the prestigious Indian School of Business and IB-certified school administrator.

Dr. Niyati Chitkara is a highly esteemed educator serving as the Principal of Chitkara International School in Chandigarh and Panchkula. With her extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of education, she has made a profound impact on the lives of numerous students. As a passionate and dedicated professional, Dr. Chitkara possesses a deep understanding of the importance of holistic development in students. She firmly believes in providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence, character building, and the overall growth of each student. Under her visionary leadership, Chitkara International School has emerged as a leading institution, known for its commitment to academic rigor, innovative teaching methodologies, and a strong emphasis on values and ethics. Driven by her desire to provide a transformative educational experience, she ensures that the school provides a well-rounded curriculum, complemented by co-curricular activities and opportunities for personal development. Dr. Niyati Chitkara’s contributions extend beyond the school premises. She actively engages in professional development programs, conferences, and workshops, keeping herself abreast of the latest advancements in education. Her progressive mindset and commitment to staying updated with emerging educational trends enable her to provide the best possible learning environment for her students.    

Annu Arora is the Principal of S.L.Suri DAV Public School, Janak Puri, Delhi. She’s an effective communicator and team leader with a career spanning over 24 years of consistent success as an educator at both middle and high school levels. She has a rich experience in educational leadership, administration, supervision, classroom teaching, and student counselling, as the Head of Institution for the last 8 years. Ms. Arora has an excellent track-record in assuring student success through technology-based strategies and innovative teaching environments. She has been managing a team of 80+ staff members in cohesion with a large parent body & administrative staff to operationalize the School’s Development Plan, overseeing fiscal management, staff recruitment, development and evaluation, organization & team building. She is responsible for the academic, physical, mental, and emotional growth of over 1000 young students. She has introduced DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) to inculcate reading habits in students and teachers. Ms. Arora has received various awards and accolades some of which includes, ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ awarded by Chief Minister of Delhi for contribution to Environment protection & Green Campaign in and around school community. Awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award – 2018’ by Teacher Education and Research Summit for a Cleaner World. Awarded the ‘Outstanding Principal Award 2022’ by ADSRS Education & Research, for recognition of valuable contribution to academics and student development.

Dr. Manimekalai Mohan is a Post Graduate in Psychology & Rehabilitation Science. She has completed her 5 years integrated collegiate education from Holy Cross, Trichy- an autonomous college under Bharathidhasan University. She possesses a Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) for Education from America West University and University of South America conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) in the year 2016. Dr. Manimekalai Mohan, Founder, Managing Trustee and Correspondent of SSVM Institutions at Coimbatore and Mettupalayam. She is the Founder of two Trusts namely Sri Srisha Educational & Charitable Trust and Srisha Educational & Charitable Trust. Under these trusts she is running the following institutions:

Atul Khosla is the Vice Chancellor at Shoolini University. He drives new initiatives at Shoolini – initiating partnerships with industry and top global universities, starting new innovative academic programmes, transforming a traditional system to new methodologies of pedagogy, initiating a skills-based curriculum and building one of India’s most dynamic and cutting-edge education technology platforms. He started his career with McKinsey and Co. and in his 25 years as a consultant, he advised clients in India, Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. Atul was also advisor to MMC’s Global Board on building the company’s global operating platform. In addition, Atul led Oliver Wyman’s initiative to build a global “Risk Advisory and Operations” business in JV with a global outsourcing major. Atul is the Dean of ‘Faculty of Management Sciences & Liberal Arts at Shoolini University and he teaches Finance and Strategy. He is also a guest and visiting faculty at several Indian and Global Universities. He is a B.Tech from the IIT Kanpur and MBA from JBIMS, Mumbai.

Dr. Vikas Singh is the Founder Vice Chancellor at Geeta University. He stands at the forefront of higher education as an accomplished leader with an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and innovation. With expertise in establishing and growing multidisciplinary universities, he consistently emphasizes outcome-based education, effective student learning outcomes, strategic academic planning, collaborative research, governance, and global best practices. A leading authority on the new National Education Policy, Dr. Singh’s best-selling book, “Paper to Screen – The Future of Education,” has garnered international acclaim and been translated into Persian by the University of Mazandaran, Iran. Recognized as one of India’s Top 50 Higher Education Experts, Dr. Singh is a sought-after speaker at over 100 prestigious higher education events worldwide. His unwavering dedication to excellence has led to numerous accolades, including the “Vice Chancellor with Outstanding Contribution towards Student Employability and Career Development,” “Trailblazer Leader in Higher Education,” “Life Time Achievement Award for Education Excellence,” and “Iconic Leader in Higher Education” awards. Business World and India Today have also recognized his transformative contributions to engineering education.