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State Education Summit - Odisha Edition
Elets Technomedia in association with Microsoft India (Presenting Partner) , is organising ‘Future Ready Bharat’ - a series of in-person deliberations with a vision to encourage and strengthen new innovations in the entire education ecosystem. The Odisha edition is scheduled on 18 May 2023 at Hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneshwar.
From modern classrooms to hybrid methodology, technology is bringing a paradigm shift in learning and teaching practices. Based on the theme - Where Your Skills meet Growth, the State Education Summit – Odisha edition will discuss transformative digital solutions & create an innovative blueprint for a future-ready education system.
The power-packed summit will bring key decision-makers from government and technology leaders on one platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Join us to witness the best strategies and technologies shaping the future of education in the digital era.
Key Highlights
Pertinent Fireside Chats
Illuminating Thought Leadership Session
Interesting Panel Discussions
Technology Showcase
Case Studies
10+ Eminent Speakers
Chief Guest
Ashok Chandra Panda
Hon'ble Minister for Science & Technology
Government of Odisha
Guest of Honor
Ashit Tripathy
Principal Adviser to
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha
and Chairman, Western Odisha Development Council
Special Guest
Anubhav Patnaik
Advisor to Electronics
& IT Department
Government of Odisha
Speakers
Raghuram Iyer
Director
Higher Secondary Education & Additional charge of State Nodal Officer, PM Poshan and Director Textbook Production and Marketing
Government of Odisha
Gangadhar Sahoo
Additional Secretary
Skill Development
and Technical Education
Government of Odisha
Dr Sunil Kumar Jena
Vice Chairman
Council of Higher and Secondary Education
Government of Odisha
Dr. R. K. Dash
Deputy Director General
NIC Odisha State Centre
Dr. Manoranjan Puthal
Managing Director
Odisha Knowledge Corporation Ltd
Government of Odisha
Dr. Tapas Nayak
Principal
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)
Khordha
Swati Kaushal
Solutions Specialist
Microsoft India
Gautam Karmakar
Chief Operating Officer
SigarBox Networks
Agenda
13:45 -14:30 Hrs
Networking Lunch
14:30 -14:35 Hrs
Introduction & context setting of the education track
14:35 - 15:00 Hrs
Microsoft Solution showcase: Leveraging technology to make education accessible for all
Swati Kaushal, Solutions Specialist, Microsoft India
15:00 - 16:15 Hrs
Panel Discussion: Bridging the digital divide through best in class education
Raghuram R. Iyer, Director, Higher Secondary Education & Additional charge of State Nodal Officer PM Poshan and Director Textbook Production and Marketing, Government of Odisha
Gangadhar Sahoo, Additional Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education, Government of Odisha
Dr. Sunil Kumar Jena, Vice Chairman, Council of Higher & Secondary Education, Government of Odisha
Manoj Kr. Pattanaik**, Chief Executive Officer, Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC)
Dr. R.K.Dash, Deputy Director General, NIC Odisha State Centre
Manoranjan Puthal, Managing Director, Odisha Knowledge Corporation Ltd, Government of Odisha
Dr. Tapas Nayak, Principal District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Khordha
Swati Kaushal, Solutions Specialist, Microsoft India
Dr. Ravi Gupta Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Elets Technomedia (Moderator)
16:15-16:30 Hrs
Technology presentation: Bridging the digital connectivity gap with sugar box
Gautam Karmakar, Chief Business Officer, Sugar Box Networks
16:30 -16:45 Hrs
Vote of thanks followed by networking tea
Key Themes
Key Discussion Points
Changing Education Landscape in the New Normal
Modern Teaching & Learning: Role of Technology & the Way Forward
Smart IT infrastructure: Supporting Modern Teaching Practices Enhancing Students’ Experience
New Digital Solutions: Best Practices, Challenges & Opportunities
Technology & 21st Century Skills: Preparing a Better Future
Key Participants
| Senior Government Leaders from Central Government | |
| Senior Policy Makers from State Education Departments | |
| Senior State Government Officials | |
| Officials from National Informatics Centre | |
| IT heads of Government Departments & Organsiations | |
| EdTech Leaders |
Key Takeaways
Past Speakers
Karnataka Edition
V. Ram Prasath Manohar
Special Commissioner (Education)
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
B B Cauvery, IAS
State Project Director
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka
Raghvendra H
Managing Director
Government Tool Room & Traning Centre
Government of Karnataka
Ravi Chandran N.
Director (Technical Education)
Department of Collegiate & Technical Education
Government of Karnataka
Satish B K
Head - Sankalp Scheme
Karnataka Skill Development Corporation
Anand Swamy
Country Head For Education
Microsoft India
Simran Dawar
Product Marketing Manager Modern Work
Microsoft India
UP edition
Akshay Tripathi
Special Secretary, IT & Electronics
Managing Director, UPLC
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Prof. Manish Gaur
Pro Vice Chancellor
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Technical University
Mayank Gangwar
Deputy Director Vocational Education & Skill Development
Directorate of Technical education
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Rohit Tripathi
Additional Project Director
Basic Education Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Vikas Srivastava
Deputy Director
Secondary Education
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Suchitra Kolluru
Director
Enterprise Channels
Microsoft India
Nivedita Sharma
Cloud Specialist-Education
Microsoft India
Reetu Pandey
IT Head, MIEE
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Lucknow
Ravi Gupta
Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia Pvt. Ltd.
Punjab Edition
Rajiv Gupta
Secretary, Technical Education
Government of Punjab
Kiranjit Singh Tiwana
Secretary
Punjab School Education Board
Government of Punjab
Amandeep Kaur
Deputy State Project Director
Samagra Siksha Abhyaan
Government of Punjab
Dr Maninder Singh Sarkaria,
Director, State Council of Education,Research and Training
Government of Punjab
Ashwini Bhalla
Deputy Director, Department of Higher Education
Government of Punjab
