International Conference on Digital Transformation of Education: Road towards SDG 4


CMAI Association of India

Session 184

Thursday, 16 March 2023 09:00–09:45 (UTC+01:00) Room 11+12, CICG, 2nd Floor Thematic Workshop

Along with 19th National Education Awards & 9th International Education Excellence Summit & Awards

Covid 19 has changed the world and way human lives.

For Registration and Nomination in Awards please feel free to contact Mr. Navtesh at +91 9711869771 and email at navteshgoyal@yahoo.com.

Lifetime opportunity to get honored for the excellence work done in the territory of education & communications in 19th National Education Awards & 9th International Education Excellence Summit & Awards and it will be amongst the most important achievements in the education arena. It is the best opportunity available to get recognition by global leaders of education and ICT sector. 

Nominations are invited from all over India Institutes or universities & schools affiliated under AICTE,UGC & CBSE respectively. 

The nomination form can be found at: https://forms.gle/F3TpoCnRsSSLqSSP6 

In education, at all levels, countries around the world reacted fast and moved everything on line, whether education, teaching, exams, learning’s, certificates.

Education as a social institutions is organized in many different manners around the world, reflecting variation in the underlying philosophies of what education is all about and how to achieve goals set.

Covid brought all of them flat, simply on line or virtual. New ways and means now are being thought of to impart education and cultivate knowledge in students.

This is resulting into Digital Transformation. The conference provides an opportunity for information exchange, knowledge creation and sharing of best practices and experiences with digital education solution, while identifying emerging trends and fostering partnerships, taking into account the evolving Information and Knowledge Societies. The blended approach will give stakeholders the opportunity to build networks and hear about the latest developments from the different task groups.

i)             How Digital has  elevated blended the  online education

ii)            Interrelation & Integration of education, skills, technology

iii)          Is future of education place-bound or online.

iv)          Views on teachers and students choice for the classroom and its modes of social interaction v/s on line

v)           If Digital learning is more time-effective or curating digital learning content is more time-consuming.

vi)          Latest ideas, technologies and practical solutions in digital education

During Covid lockdown and continuing private and public sector institutions closed down, with no guess as to how long the lock-down would last. Across the world, educators were faced with a new situation: Online teaching and instruction was suddenly something “everyone” were assumed to be able to master. Not many options were available.

Many of teachers educators are moving into the unknown with neither the time nor the knowledge to reflect critically on the wide range of research based insights in what works, how students respond, the tools, the alternatives. 

 The online Award Ceremony will be succeeded by a Conference - International Conference on Digital Transformation of Education: Road towards SDG 4.

The purpose of the conference to be held along with Education Awards 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland would be the platform to demonstrate various innovations and applications of various education policy and technology across the globe and to adapt them in present academic scenario. There would also be Industry sponsors who would be willing to adopt the innovations for commercial use. Suitable innovations would also be awarded during the ceremony.

 Some of the highlights of the Show:

 1. Opportunity to be a part of international education arena, only opportunity to join online in Geneva, Switzerland in the headquarters of International Telecommunication Union & UN.
2. Opportunity to be a part of UN event WSIS forum
3. Opportunity to do live online networking globally with high visibility
4. To be a part of many important decisions to be taken and implemented in the arena of ICT and education through Sustainable Development Goals which is to be implemented globally

So lets come together join hands and celebrate the festivity of the proliferation of educating society for a better future ahead. 

Nominate Approbate Celebrate

For nominations in individual capacities request please send your resume at above mentioned email id’s. For any further information you may contact directly Mr. Navtesh Goyal, ED, CMAI Association of India at Navtesh@cmai.asia +91 97 118 69771. 

CMAI Association of India is one of the premier associations of our country which has greatest contribution in Nation Building as it is a member of many prestigious committees of Indian Government participating in many crucial policy making decisions. CMAI Association of India acts as a bridge between Industries, Policy Makers, Regulators, Investors etc. It is non-profit trade promotion organization based in India with 48,500 members and 54 MOU partners across the globe. 

CMAI is prominent trade association promoting growth in communications, manufacturing trade sector through Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy, Research, Exhibitions, Trade shows, Conferences and Seminars, Technology events, Buyers-Sellers Meets B2B meetings promotion and fostering business and strategic relationships. More details are available at www.cmai.asia


Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas (Invited)
Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas (Invited) Deputy Secretary-General ITU (Opening Remarks)

H.E. Mr. Indra Mani PANDEY (INDIA)
H.E. Mr. Indra Mani Pandey (Invited) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva

Sh Anil Sahasrabudhe
Sh Anil Sahasrabudhe 【R】 Former Chairman AICTE, India

Prof Tim Unwin
Prof Tim Unwin Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in ICT4D and Emeritus Professor of Geography Royal Holloway, University of London (United Kingdom)

Dr. Onkar Singh
Dr. Onkar Singh 【R】 Vice Chancellor's Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun

Sh. Triveni Singh, IPS, MBA, Ph.D.
Sh. Triveni Singh, IPS, MBA, Ph.D. SP, Cyber Crimes, Uttar Pradesh Police India

Prof Triveni Singh IPS (Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/triveni100100/) is posted as Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime, Uttar Pradesh. His core task is to investigate complex cybercrime cases and provide administrative and technical supervision to 18 cyber crime police stations located at all commissionerates in Uttar Pradesh.

He is an expert in cracking complex cybercrime and financial fraud cases. He has wide exposure in investigating cases related to anti-corruption, vigilance, economic offences, money laundering and cybercrimes.


Sh. Bharat Panchal
Sh. Bharat Panchal Former Chief Risk officer, NPCI India

Bharat Panchal is India’s one of the finestindustry leaders who has been recognized as a global thought Leader & Evangelist for Enterprise Risk, Cyber Security and Data Sovereignty. Bharat is well-known as an architect of digital risk management
& cyber security framework for India’s entire retail payment ecosystem as he has built a world-class digital risk management and cyber security environment for all products at NPCI. He possesses proven skills in delivering cutting-edge risk&cyber security framework/solutions in sync with business strategy with his far-sighted vision coupled with exceptional innovation abilities to modernize risk oversight, minimize technology risks, delivered payment risk solutions, and bolstering a competitive edge. 


Sh. Brijesh Singh, IPS
Sh. Brijesh Singh, IPS Principal Secy to Chief Minister Maharashtra India

Brijesh Singh is an accomplished IPS officer with outstanding academic credentials and a wealth of experience in the field of cyber security and Law Enforcement. He is currently working as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Previouslay he has worked as Additional Director General of Police in Maharashtra, and also held the responsibility of Maharashtra Cyber, a unit looking after the cyber security of the Government of Maharashtra.

He has successfully lead the implementation of MH Cyber Project, CERT MH and Predictive Policing units, and has spearheaded the modernisation of the Information & Public-Relation Directorate with projects such as Media and Social-Media Analysis Centre and state-of-the-art recording studio. 


Sh. Girish Nagarkar (R)
Sh. Girish Nagarkar (R) MD Asian Infotel Pvt Ltd, India

Girish Nagarkar, MD of Asian Infotel pvt Ltd is  a veteran in the IT- Telecom field for the last 25+ years. With double graduation in Commerce backed with DMM from Mumbai University he has also successfully completed the B2B Marketing program from IIM Ahmedabad. As a visionary he sees a clear convergence between Network & Security and an accelerated growth for Managed Services esp. Managed SD-WAN services once 5G eco-system is ready in India.


Mr. Pavan Duggal
Mr. Pavan Duggal 【R】 Advocate, Supreme Court of India Head, Pavan Duggal Associates, India

Mr. Denny Thomas Vattakunnel
Mr. Denny Thomas Vattakunnel Chairman SantaMonica Study Abroad

An astute and visionary entrepreneur, gifted education thinker, illustrious author, blogger, philanthropist, social worker, sports administrator and a globetrotter who has visited 100+ countries. He steered Santamonica Group to create several path breaking initiatives that aided the organization’s emergence as one of the most prestigious business groups in South India in overseas education facilitation, Tours & Travels, English language proficiency test training to name a few. He supports several charity initiatives in partnership with many Trusts, NGO’s, and individuals. In recognition of his remarkable contribution in business and his commitment for social causes, he has received several honors and accolades. 

I am Denny Thomas Vattakunnel, the second descendant of Late Shri. Thomas Vattankunnel and Smt. Rosamma. I was born and brought up in Mandapam, East  Eleri Village in Kasaragod district, in God’s Own Country Kerala Right from my childhood In the early stages after completing my studies I was deeply engaged in diversified socio-political activities, and contributed to the field of social work, like community development, rural development, child development & protection, elder protection, education and healthcare support, etc, in close association with NGOs and social workers living across the State of Kerala and outside. 

Expanding my social service realm I started supporting students who had the aspiration of pursuing quality higher education and simultaneously helping the Indian families lead a quality life, in addition to indirectly contributing to India’s economic development.Santamonica Study Abroad was established in 2002 today is one of India’s premier overseas education facilitator officially representing 800+ Universities/ Colleges from 20+ countries including key study
destinations like Canada , Uk , Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Germany ,France to name a few . As part of the Management team, I continue to be socially responsible with my continued contributions, aided by the country's well-known charitable organizations and individuals. Key strengths Rich experience in managing complex businesses, conceiving and implementing strategic business development plans and managing corporate finance, strategic
alliances, with foreign universities/colleges for relationship and team building and management. Undertaking and initiating strategic dialogue with government and international bodies across the globe with the intent of developing International understanding and cooperation and further cooperation in the education domain working online with government dispensations and international bodies, foreign missions etc .

International exposure – Traveled extensively to 100+ countries key countries including Canada , UK , USA Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Schengen Countries etc. Visited Hundreds of prestigious Universities and colleges as part of official delegations.


Ms. Anjali Verma 【R】
Ms. Anjali Verma 【R】 Director Aycasonics India Pvt Ltd

Mrs Meenu Singhal
Mrs Meenu Singhal 【R】 Director Little Mind School

Mrs Pooja Sharma
Mrs Pooja Sharma 【R】 Director National Education Council

Prof NK Goyal
Prof NK Goyal President CMAI Association of India

Mr. Aarush Verma
Mr. Aarush Verma Manager Cyber Security Association of India

Ms. Guneet Kaur
Ms. Guneet Kaur Leading Educationist in Northern Region for K 12 India

Topics
Big Data Cybersecurity Education Machine Learning
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C1 logo C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building
  • AL C7 E–GOV logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government
  • AL C7 E–LEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
  • AL C7 E–EMP logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-employment
  • AL C10 logo C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
  • AL C11 logo C11. International and regional cooperation

Covid 19 has made realized the world that we have to find new options for development and achieving SDG Goals. The focus is now on line, virtual. The Conference will discuss strategies for achieving WSIS action lines in the backgroung of Covid and focus on digital technologies.

Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 8 logo Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 9 logo Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG 4 is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Teachers are the key to achieving all of the SDG 4 targets. It requires urgent attention, with a more immediate deadline, because the equity gap in education is exacerbated by the shortage and uneven distribution of professionally trained teachers, especially in disadvantaged areas. As teachers are a fundamental condition for guaranteeing quality education, teachers and educators should be empowered, adequately recruited and remunerated, motivated, professionally qualified, and supported within well-resourced, efficient and effectively governed systems.

SDG 9 with Industry, innovation and infrastructure To help achieve SDG Goals, we have a new technology jargon coming up every few months, AI, block chain, 5G, 6G, Big data.

Yes, Technological progress is key to finding lasting solutions to both economic and environmental challenges, such as providing new jobs and promoting energy efficiency. Promoting sustainable industries, and investing in scientific research and innovation, are all important ways to facilitate sustainable development.

More than 4 billion people still do not have access to the Internet, and 90 percent are from the developing world. Bridging this digital divide is crucial to ensure equal access to information and knowledge, as well as foster innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Need also to address issue of affordability of access terminal, network availability at good speed.

Education so far is widely physical and now changing to online. So we have challenged on both side technology and education.