The Zee News Education Conclave 2024, scheduled for 29th July in New Delhi, is set to bring together some of the most influential figures in the Indian education sector. The event aims to foster collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders, and its success will be significantly enhanced by the presence of several notable guests. By facilitating discussions on key educational issues, the conclave seeks to drive transformative changes in the sector.
Esteemed Guests & Speakers
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Honourable Cabinet Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is expected to serve as the chief guest at the Zee News Education Conclave 2024. Known for his unwavering commitment to enhancing India’s educational framework, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is likely to deliver a keynote address that will emphasize the critical need for policy interventions and regulatory reforms. His vision for an inclusive and skill-oriented education system is anticipated to inspire stakeholders to pursue transformative changes in the sector.
The event will be further enriched by the likely presence of several distinguished guests of honour such as Brijesh Pathak, the Deputy Chief Minister and Medical Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, who will discuss the integration of medical education into mainstream education. Several ministers from the UP Cabinet, including Shri Yogendra Upadhyay (Higher Education Minister) and Shri Ashish Patel (Technical Education Minister), will focus on highlighting the state’s advancements in higher education. The ministers will discuss initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and equity and the role of technical education in empowering youth and aligning education with industry demands, respectively. Additionally, the Education Minister of Haryana, Seema Trikha, is expected to share Haryana’s efforts to improve the quality of education and emphasize gender parity.
The event is also likely to be graced by other esteemed guests including various policy analysts, think tank representatives, and leaders from academia and industry. Notable academicians such as Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director of NCERT, Prof. Rahul Singh, Chairman of CBSE, Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of UGC, Prof. T.G. Sitharaman, Chairman of AICTE, Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor of Delhi University, and Prof. Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Delhi Technological University, will be contributing to the discussions.
Panel discussions & Agenda
The Conclave promises to highlight the importance of leadership and collaboration in driving educational excellence. The presence of these eminent guests will not only add depth to the discussions but also provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the Indian education system. Their contributions are expected to play a crucial role in shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and skill-oriented educational framework for the country.
The day-long event will also feature panel discussions on critical issues in the education sector. Topics include the New Education Policy, which aims to make India a global knowledge superpower through a multidisciplinary approach. Other subjects include the role of AI, ML, and IoT in creating an adaptive educational environment, aligning curricula with industry needs for skill development, strategies for digital transformation, and governance and policy reforms to address systemic challenges and foster innovation.
This conclave is set to be a pivotal event in the journey towards educational reform and excellence in India.
