09:00 – 12:00 Hrs
Curated visits to leading ARISE Member schools across India, offering delegates an opportunity to experience how schools are building strong communities, collaborative cultures and future-ready learning environments.
Host Schools
- The Ardee School, Goa
- Walnut School , Pune
- The Newtown School, Kolkata
- SAI International School, Bhubaneshwar
- Valistus International School Whitefield, Bangalore
- Suchitra Academy, Hyderabad
- Grassroots Global Early Years, Patna
- The Shri Ram Academy, Hyderabad
- Brilliant Public School Vasundhara, Ambikapur
- Sagebrook International School, Hyderabad
09:00 – 12:00 Hrs
Curated visits to leading ARISE Member schools across India, offering delegates an opportunity to experience how schools are building strong communities, collaborative cultures and future-ready learning environments.
Host Schools
- The Ardee School, New Delhi
- CCA School, Gurugram
- Delhi Public School, Sector-45, Gurugram
- The Shri Ram School, Aravali
- Shiv Nadar School, Noida
- Vasant Valley School, New Delhi
- Nehru World School, Ghaziabad
- Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad
- Pathways World School, Gurugram
- Heritage International Xperiential School, Gurugram
- Khaitan World School, Ghaziabad
- Healthy Planet Early Years School, Noida
13:30 – 14:30 Hrs
14:30 – 15:30 Hrs
Session Brief : An experiential Masterclass exploring how fear, insecurity, identity, propaganda, belonging and the desire for power shape individuals and societies, and how learning can be redesigned to foster self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, sovereign thinking and responsible choice.
Convenor:
- Lina Ashar, Founder, Dreamtime Learning
Session Brief: A highly interactive workshop exploring how teacher development can become collaborative, evidence-based and deeply human.
Convenors:
- Mamta Kapoor, Executive Director – Education, Khaitan Education Centre
- Vishwa Srivastava, Director – Professional Learning, Khaitan Education Centre
14:30-15:00 Hrs
Session Brief: Exploring how a 15-metric monthly dashboard can strengthen data-informed governance, accountability and consistency, enabling schools to grow sustainably across single- and multi-campus settings.
Convenor:
- Siddharth Rajgarhia, Chief Learner & Director, Delhi Public School – Varanasi, Nashik, Lava Nagpur, Hinjawadi Pune and Pune East
Session Brief: Drawing on the experience of Healthy Planet Early Years School, this session explores how intergenerational learning can become an intentional part of school culture, curriculum and everyday life.
Convenors:
- Dr. Suhasini Kanwar, Co-Founder, Healthy Planet Early Years School; Director, Learning & Development, Healthy Planet Schools; Head, The Learning Lab
- Nishu Verma, Head of School, Healthy Planet Early Years School, Noida
15:00-15:30 Hrs
15:30-16:00 Hrs
16:00-17:00 Hrs
Session Brief: An interactive Masterclass on integrating safeguarding, digital wellbeing, cybersecurity and responsible AI into school culture, rather than treating them as isolated initiatives.
Convenor:
- Sanah Batta, Lawyer, Educationist, Child Rights Expert and Trustee, Bloom Public School
Session Brief: A practical exploration of new approaches to navigating uncertainty and change, with frameworks to build resilience, adaptability and agile, future-ready schools.
Convenors:
- Lt Gen Surendra Kulkarni, Former Director, Mayo College, Ajmer
09:00 – 10:00 Hrs
Venue: Atrium (Ground Floor)
10:00 – 10:35 Hrs
10:00 -10:05
Welcome & Theme AddressDr. Arunabh Singh, President, ARISE, Co-founder, Healthy Planet Schools
10:05-10:10
Special AddressFICCI Presidium
10:10-10:15
1. Launch of FICCI-ARISE-EY Parthenon Knowledge Report: AI Adoption Plan for K12: Moving beyond Experimentation
2. Launch of FICCI supported ARISE Excellence Awards Compendium
10:15-10:25
Presentation on snippets of knowledge report: AI Adoption Plan for K12: Moving beyond Experimentation
10:25-10:30
Vote of ThanksVardan Kabra, Senior Vice President, ARISE, Co-founder, Fountainhead Schools
10:30- 11:10 Hrs
Session Brief: Patrick Derham will reflect on his own unconventional educational journey and the experiences that shaped his approach to school leadership. Drawing on his leadership of three iconic schools, he will explore how schools can build strong communities and foster an ethos rooted in service, purpose and shared values.
Speaker:
- Patrick Derham
11:10-11:45 Hrs
Session Brief : Schools are ultimately designed for students, yet their voices are often absent from conversations about educational reform. This panel brings together students from diverse backgrounds and schooling contexts in an honest dialogue on the future of schooling, exploring what enables meaningful learning, wellbeing, belonging, creativity and purpose. Moving beyond feedback to genuine partnership, the session will examine how student perspectives can inform educational design, leadership and innovation, ensuring schools remain relevant, responsive and learner-centered.
Speakers:
- Saanvi Sharma, Grade 9, Shalom Presidency School, Gurugram
- Shaurya Harish Dhupar, Grade 12, KIIT World School, New Delhi
- Maya, Grade 9, Government Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Sangam Vihar
- Mishti, Grade 9, Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Vikaspuri A Block
Moderator:
- Ridhi Agarwal, Director, Delhi Public School (Gurugram 67, Vadodara, Harni, Bharuch, Anand) Trustee; Avalon World School (Waghodia, Dabhoi)
11:45-12:15 Hrs
12:15-12:45 Hrs
Session brief: This session explores how schools can translate the vision of NEP 2020 into meaningful career development and future readiness. It introduces Individualized Career Planning (ICP), supported by the Gatsby Benchmarks and a Future Ready Communities approach, to help students connect learning, skills, aspirations, and real-world opportunities.
Speaker:
- V. Scott Solberg, Professor, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Session brief: The session will focus on how school leaders can leverage emerging technologies to build smarter, more agile, and future-ready institutions while keeping people and purpose at the heart of education.
Speaker:
- Girish Sachdev, Founder & Executive, SchoolsOS
Session Brief: Curriculum leadership can often become dominated by compliance, taking focus away from pedagogy and leading learning. This session explores how school leaders can reclaim curriculum leadership by putting good educational practice at the centre, while still meeting the expectations of curriculum boards and other stakeholders. Through reflection and shared experiences, participants will explore practical ways to shift the focus from paperwork to purposeful educational leadership.
Speakers:
- Dr. Stephen Chatelier, Senior Lecturer in International Education; Course Coordinator: Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate); Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne
- Dr. Tapaswini Sahu, Academic Director, I Am A Teacher
12:45-13:00 Hrs
13:00-13:30 Hrs
Session Brief: A leadership-focused conversation on a holistic approach to school well-being, recognising that mental health, physical wellness and healthy everyday environments are deeply interconnected. The session will explore how school leaders can embed well-being into culture, policy and practice, creating the conditions for both students and educators to thrive.
Speakers:
- Dr. Roma Kumar, Senior Consultant Psychologist, Institute of Child Health | Co-Chairperson (Psychology), Institute for Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Anshita Gupta, CEO, Da One Group
Moderator:
- Dr. Aditi Misra, Director, DPS International; DPS Sec 45; Dharav High School
Session Brief: The session will examine the evolving role of the teacher in the GAI-enabled classroom. How do teachers shift from being sources of knowledge and authority to facilitators of learning and mentors of personal growth?
Speakers:
- Andrew Steele, Trainer, Burlington English, India
13:30-14:30 Hrs
14:30-15:00 Hrs
Session Brief: Drawing on his experience in shaping India’s innovation ecosystem and driving national initiatives that foster creativity, entrepreneurship and problem-solving among young people, Mr. Deepak Bagla will explore how schools can move from isolated innovation initiatives towards more connected and enabling ecosystems. The keynote will examine the policy, leadership and ecosystem conditions required to embed innovation within school culture, strengthen partnerships beyond the classroom, and connect young learners with real-world opportunities.
Speakers:
- Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
15:00-15:30 Hrs
Session Brief: This keynote explores how connected schools can harness technology while keeping people, relationships and purpose at the centre. It highlights the uniquely human capabilities students need to navigate and create the future, including curiosity, creativity, empathy, judgment, collaboration, courage and imagination.
Speakers:
- Nikole Blanchard, Head of Educational Technology and Innovation, LSU Laboratory School
16:00-17:00 Hrs
Session Brief: Drawing on his experience in high-performance sport, entrepreneurship and community initiatives, Shikhar Dhawan will reflect on the conditions that enable young people to develop resilience, discipline, confidence and a sense of purpose. The conversation will explore the role of schools and communities in nurturing these capabilities and creating pathways for students to translate potential into meaningful achievement.
Speaker:
- Shikhar Dhawan, Chairman, Da One Group
Moderator:
- Rahul Aggarwal, Vice President, ARISE; Director, St. Mark’s Group of Schools
16:00 – 16:30 Hrs
16:30 – 16:40 Hrs
- Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice President, ARISE; Vice Chairman, Seth M.R Jaipuria School
Delhi NCR School Tours( 09:00-12:00 hrs)
Curated visits to leading ARISE Member schools across India, offering delegates an opportunity to experience how schools are building strong communities, collaborative cultures and future-ready learning environments.
List of Host Schools for 25 September Delhi-NCR School Tours
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (14:30-17:00 hrs)September 25, 2026, New Delhi | Venue: Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi
13:30-14:30 hrs: Registration
14:30-15:30 hrs
Parallel Break-out Session 1
Session Title: Beyond Learning History: Learning to Interrupt Its Patterns
Session Brief : An experiential Masterclass exploring how fear, insecurity, identity, propaganda, belonging and the desire for power shape individuals and societies, and how learning can be redesigned to foster self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, sovereign thinking and responsible choice.
Convenor:
Lina Ashar, Founder, Dreamtime Learning
Parallel Break-out Session 2
Session Title: The Teacher Within: How Reflective Practice Builds Better Teachers, Stronger Schools and Connected Learning Communities
Session Brief: A highly interactive workshop exploring how teacher development can become collaborative, evidence-based and deeply human.
Convenors:
Mamta Kapoor, Executive Director – Education, Khaitan Education Centre
Vishwa Srivastava, Director – Professional Learning, Khaitan Education Centre
14:30-15:00 hrs
Parallel Break-out Session 3
Session Title: The Founder Is Not the System: How Data Builds Schools That Connect Without You in the Room
Exploring how a 15-metric monthly dashboard can strengthen data-informed governance, accountability and consistency, enabling schools to grow sustainably across single- and multi-campus settings.
Convenor:
Siddharth Rajgarhia, Chief Learner & Director, Delhi Public School – Varanasi, Nashik, Lava Nagpur, Hinjawadi Pune and Pune East
Parallel Break-out Session 4
Session Title: It Takes a School to Raise the World: Intergenerational Learning as a Pedagogy
Session Brief: Drawing on the experience of Healthy Planet Early Years School, this session explores how intergenerational learning can become an intentional part of school culture, curriculum and everyday life.
Convenors:
Dr. Suhasini Kanwar, Co-Founder, Healthy Planet Early Years School; Director, Learning & Development, Healthy Planet Schools; Head, The Learning Lab
Nishu Verma, Head of School, Healthy Planet Early Years School, Noida
15:00-15:30 hrs: Visit Experience Zone Activities
15:30-16:00 hrs: Refreshment Break
16:00-17:00 hrs
Parallel Break-out Session 5
Session Title: Connected by Design: Building Safe, Digitally Resilient and Future-Ready School Communities
Session Brief: An interactive Masterclass on integrating safeguarding, digital wellbeing, cybersecurity and responsible AI into school culture, rather than treating them as isolated initiatives.
Convenor:
Sanah Batta, Lawyer, Educationist, Child Rights Expert and Trustee, Bloom Public School
Parallel Break-out Session 6
Session Title: Going Beyond the VUCA Paradigm: Leadership in a BANI World
Session Brief: A practical exploration of new approaches to navigating uncertainty and change, with frameworks to build resilience, adaptability and agile, future-ready schools.
Convenor:
Lt Gen Surendra Kulkarni, Former Director, Mayo College, Ajmer
16:00-16:30 hrs
Parallel Break-out Session 7
Session Title: How Stories Power Culture, Connection and Institutional Identity
Session Brief: Exploring storytelling as a strategic tool for shaping school culture, strengthening community, amplifying student voice and building institutional identity.
Convenor:
Vandana Marda, Director – Brand, Marketing & Admissions, Shiv Nadar School
Parallel Break-out Session 8
Session Title: What Truly Connects a School? Beyond Technology, Towards a Shared Culture of Learning
Session Brief: What truly connects a school goes beyond technology. This session explores how shared purpose, beliefs about learning, collaboration, teacher agency, and pedagogical leadership can create a culture where educators learn, adapt, and grow together. Drawing on the IB’s global community of schools, it asks how these connections can turn aspirations around inquiry, agency, and future-ready learning into enduring practice.
Convenor:
Dr. Ashish Trivedi, Head of South Asia and Japan, International Baccalaureate (IB)
16:30-17:00 hrs: Visit Experience Zone Activities
17:00 hrs: Networking High Tea
September 1 – 11ARISE 4th Edition of School Tours (Pan-India)
ARISE 4th Edition of School Tours
September 01–11, 2025 | 11:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
An exciting opportunity to visit top-tier schools across India and gain exposure to successful pedagogical tools and practices, innovative learning spaces, and technological interventions designed to prepare students for the 21st century.
September 01
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
September 02
Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh
September 03
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
September 04
Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal
September 11
Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Noida
September 12, 2025Venue: FICCI, Federation House
Time:
09:30 AM onwards
Registrations (Third Floor)
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
10:44 AM – 12:00 PM
Masterclass
Crafted for Educators in Leadership Roles
Venue: Commission Room, Third floor
The Inner Balance: Nurturing Spiritual Strength in a Changing World
As we chase progress, we risk losing our centre. This keynote calls us to return to our roots drawing on inner strength, spiritual clarity, and timeless values to find balance in an age of technology. Because when we lead from within, we educate with purpose and the student, our last mile, benefits the most
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
12:00 PM – 01:45 PM
Parallel Masterclasses I
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Specially Designed for School Principals
Venue: Conference room, Second floor, FICCI
Privacy First: A School’s Guide to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA)
Experts
Aruna Sharma
Development Economist, Former Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT Govt. of India
Anup Bhasin
Co-Founder & CEO, IndiSec
Crafted for Educators in Leadership Roles
Venue: Committee Room, Second floor, FICCI
Understanding the Teen Brain: Insights for Academic & Pastoral Policy
Delve into neuroscience-backed strategies to shape school culture, discipline policies, and wellbeing frameworks for adolescents.
Convenor
Mimansa Tanwar
Consultant mental health & behavioral sciences, Fortis
Time:
01:45 PM – 02:45 PM
Lunch
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
02:45 PM – 04:15 PM
Parallel Masterclasses II
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Crafted for Educators in Leadership Roles
Venue: Commission Room, Third floor, FICCI
AI in Classroom: Threat or Turning Point?
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how students learn, raising urgent questions about the role of schools and teachers in an AI-driven future. This session will explore how AI can become a turning point rather than a threat making learning truly child-centred, empowering teachers, and strengthening parent partnerships. It will highlight the new landscape of AI in education, the shift from teaching to inspiring and marks to mastery, and practical strategies to integrate technology while preserving the human touch. School leaders will leave with clarity, courage, and a roadmap to transform disruption into opportunity
Convenor
Naga Tummala
Co-Founder ARISE, Chairman, Board, ARISE; Co-founder & CEO, Coschool; National President, CEO Clubs India
Time:
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Specially Designed for School Principals
Venue: Conference room, Second floor, FICCI
Smarter, Not Just Digital: Building Leadership for Purposeful Tech Integration
Understand how to evaluate and lead the adoption of educational technology aligned to learning outcomes, not trends. Walk through real case studies to distinguish between scalable, sustainable tools vs. EdTech overload. This session is designed to strengthen leadership capacity for making informed, future-ready decisions in tech integration that serve pedagogical goals, not digital hype.
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
04:15 PM onwards
Networking High Tea
Venue: Lounge Area, Third floor, FICCI
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
September 13, 2025Venue: Dr. Ambedkar international Centre, New Delhi
Time:
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Registrations
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Inaugural Session
| 10:00 hrs– 11:30 hrs | Inaugural Session & Awards |
| 10:00 hrs– 10:03 hrs | Welcome Address Mr. Vinesh Menon, Director General and CEO, ARISE |
| 10:03 hrs– 10:10 hrs | Theme Address Mr. Praveen Raju, President, ARISE; Founder, Suchitra Academy |
| 10:10 hrs– 10:15 hrs | Special Address FICCI Presidium |
| 10:15 hrs– 10:30 hrs | Keynote Address *Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, GoI |
| 10:30 hrs – 10:35 hrs | Release of Knowledge Reports |
| 10:35 hrs– 11:10 hrs | Awards |
| 11:05 hrs – 11: 25 hrs | Inaugural Address Shri. Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Education, Higher Education, Training & Technical Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi |
| 11:25 hrs– 11:30 hrs | Vote of Thanks Dr. Arunabh Singh, Senior Vice President, ARISE; Co-Founder, Healthy Planet On the Dias Mr. Prabhat Jain, Immediate Past President, ARISE; Director, Pathways Worlds School |
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Policy Dialogue
The Inner Balance: Nurturing Spiritual Strength in a Changing World
As we chase progress, we risk losing our centre. This keynote calls us to return to our roots drawing on inner strength, spiritual clarity, and timeless values to find balance in an age of technology. Because when we lead from within, we educate with purpose and the student, our last mile, benefits the most
Mr. Ashish Sood
Hon’ble Education, Higher Education, Training & Technical Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Mr. Rahul Aggarwal
Co-Founder, ARISE; Director, St Marks Group of Schools
Time:
11:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Opening Keynote Session
The Inner Balance: Nurturing Spiritual Strength in a Changing World
As we chase progress, we risk losing our centre. This keynote calls us to return to our roots drawing on inner strength, spiritual clarity, and timeless values to find balance in an age of technology. Because when we lead from within, we educate with purpose and the student, our last mile, benefits the most
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Keynote Session I
Educating Better Humans to Thrive Alongside Smart Machines
The rapid development of super intelligent machines, and then their combination with more agile robots, demands an urgent response from schools. The current schooling model focuses on knowledge based tests, which in turn are requirements for university admissions. Yet the machines are now more knowledgeable than humans and are deskilling graduate employment. As a result our education paradigm is a burning platform. Our responsibility is to change lean into the competitive advantage people have over machines – our humanity. Learning knowledge will always be important for brain development but other aspects have schooling are now urgently needing more time in school. Learning to use AI for learning demands more critical thinking and metacognition. Learning how to manage AI and other humans needs more empathy, more teamwork, and more creativity. This talk by former UK schools minister and expert in international schooling and assessment, Lord Jim Knight, will explore how to move to a school system fit for the future.
Keynote Speaker
Lord Jim Knight
Co-founder, Instructional Coaching Group (ICG)
Time:
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Tea Break
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
12:45 PM – 01: 45 PM
Panel Discussion I
Empathetic Intelligence: Reimagining Schools in the Age of AI
As schools increasingly turn to intelligent systems, a critical question emerges: how can students develop their own potential while technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human touch in education? This session will examine how AI can be integrated to personalise learning, support teachers, and sustain authentic school–student–parent connections. By focusing on empathy as much as efficiency, the dialogue will culminate in policy recommendations for governments to ensure AI adoption strengthens equity, inclusion, and the future-readiness of schools.
Special Address
Gurucharan Das
Author, Commentator, Public Intellectual
Time:
12:45 PM – 01: 00 PM
Special Address
Empathetic Intelligence: Reimagining Schools in the Age of AI
As schools increasingly turn to intelligent systems, a critical question emerges: how can students develop their own potential while technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human touch in education? This session will examine how AI can be integrated to personalise learning, support teachers, and sustain authentic school–student–parent connections. By focusing on empathy as much as efficiency, the dialogue will culminate in policy recommendations for governments to ensure AI adoption strengthens equity, inclusion, and the future-readiness of schools.
Special Address
Gurucharan Das
Author, Commentator, Public Intellectual
Time:
01:00 PM – 01: 45 PM
Discussion
Empathetic Intelligence: Reimagining Schools in the Age of AI
As schools increasingly turn to intelligent systems, a critical question emerges: how can students develop their own potential while technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human touch in education? This session will examine how AI can be integrated to personalise learning, support teachers, and sustain authentic school–student–parent connections. By focusing on empathy as much as efficiency, the dialogue will culminate in policy recommendations for governments to ensure AI adoption strengthens equity, inclusion, and the future-readiness of schools.
Speakers
Gouri Gupta
Director, Edtech, central Square Foundation
*Sonia Pant
Program Director, Education, Niti Aayog
Moderator
Manit Jain
Co-Founder, ARISE; Co-Founder, Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
01:45 PM – 02:45 PM
Lunch
Speakers
Ms. Sonia Mehra Agarwal
Community Manager, Google for Education
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur Kang
Education Evangelist, Adobe
Ms. Niharika Bhayana
Digital Education Specialist (India), Adobe
Moderator
Mr. Manit Jain
Founding Member, ARISE; Co-Founder Heritage Group of Schools
Time:
01:45 PM – 02:35 PM
ARISE Excellence Awards Ceremony
Release of K-12 Initiatives, Driving Impact, Compendium of Transformative Tales
Keynote Address
Shri. Ashish Sood
Hon’ble Education, Higher Education, Training & Technical Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Time:
02:45 PM – 02:55 PM
Keynote Address
Speakers
*Mr. Pramod Sawant
Chief Minister, Goa
Time:
02:55 PM – 03:25 PM
Keynote Session II
Improving the Student Learning Experience: Putting the Transformational Learning Principles into Practice
Speakers
Richard Culatta
CEO, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Time:
03:25 PM – 03:45 PM
Luminary Session
A New Language of School Design; Evidence-based strategies for achievement and well-being
Space is never neutral. It either works with you or against you. The environments we create in schools influence how children feel, connect, and learn. In this session, Prakash Nair and Dr. Parul Minhas share how research-driven design can help leaders move beyond outdated models toward schools that nurture well-being, curiosity, and purpose. Drawing on global practice and aligned with India’s NEP 2020, the session explores how design and pedagogy, when aligned, become powerful partners in shaping the future of education.
Speakers
Prakash Nair
Founding President & CEO, Education Design International
Dr. Parul Minhas
Director, Research and Digital Innovation, Education Design International
Time:
03:45 PM – 04:20 PM
Panel Discussion II
Balancing Natural and Artificial Intelligence: Redefining Purpose in Education
As Artificial Intelligence becomes integral to classrooms, the challenge is not only technological but deeply human. This panel will explore how schools can cultivate natural intelligence—critical thinking, emotional resilience, and ethical clarity while embracing the opportunities of AI. Panelists will discuss practical strategies for integrating AI tools without losing sight of human judgment, empathy, and values, and examine how school leaders can model inner balance in an era of constant change. The conversation will offer pathways for shaping policies and practices where technology empowers, but purpose endures.
Speakers
Prakash Nair
Founding President & CEO, Education Design International
Dr. Parul Minhas
Director, Research and Digital Innovation, Education Design International
Time:
03:45 PM – 03:55 PM
Special Address
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Time:
03:55 PM – 04:20 PM
Luminary Session
Speakers
Savio Rodrigues
Politician & AI Advocacy: Healthcare & Education
Jaina Desai
Meditation Trainer, Educationist
Moderator
Vardan Kabra
Vice President, ARISE; Co-Founder, FountainHead School
Time:
04:20 PM – 04:50 PM
Valedictory Session
Fields of the Future
As India looks ahead to the 2036 Olympics, this session celebrates the vital role educators already play in nurturing talent, discipline, and a culture of excellence. Schools have long been the training grounds for character, confidence, and resilience the very values that define great athletes and great citizens. Fields of the Future invites school leaders to envision how sports can be further integrated into our educational vision and contribute to national momentum.
*Subhanshu Shukla
ISRO Astronaut
Time:
04:50 PM – 05:00 PM
Concluding Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Vedant Khaitan
Vice President, ARISE; Vice Chairman, Khaitan Welfare Foundation