Saturday, September 13, 2025
Objectives
• To foster dialogue on human creativity and critical thinking in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• To bring together academicians, industry leaders, and policymakers on one global platform.
• To highlight the synergy between AI’s technological capabilities and human ingenuity.
• To inspire future-ready strategies for education, leadership, and innovation.
• To provide participants with meaningful networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Inaugural Ceremony
The summit began with registration and interaction, setting a welcoming tone for participants arriving from across academia and industry.
The formal inauguration took place at 10:00 AM, followed by a welcome dance that embodied cultural richness and set an engaging atmosphere. The traditional lighting of the lamp marked the symbolic beginning of the summit, followed by a memento presentation to dignitaries.
The welcome address and theme overview were delivered by Prof. Bholanath Dutta, Founder & President of MTC Global and Chairman of Global Entrepreneurs Grid, Bangalore, who emphasized the central theme: “Fostering Human Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future.”
This was followed by an address by the convener, Dr. Manjiri Joshi, Asst. Registrar of Dnyaan Prasad Global University, highlighting the importance of such global dialogues.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. M. L. Sai Kumar, Former Dean at the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, who stressed the balance between technological adoption and nurturing human-centered values.
The Guest of Honour, Shri Adi Maitreya Rudrabhayana, Founder Chairperson of Soul Searchers and Dveka UCSRD LLP, shared insights on spiritual and humanistic dimensions of leadership.
Special addresses were presented by Dr. Atul Kumar (Registrar, Dnyaan Prasad Global University) and Chief Guest Dr. Alluri V. V. Prasada Raju (Chairman, IIIE), who highlighted the role of leadership in blending AI with industrial applications.
The session also featured the MTC Global Book Release and an MoU signing ceremony, strengthening collaborative ties.
Presidential remarks were given by Dr. Amol Gawande, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dnyaan Prasad Global University. The inauguration concluded with a Vote of Thanks and High Tea.
Objectives
• To foster dialogue on human creativity and critical thinking in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• To bring together academicians, industry leaders, and policymakers on one global platform.
• To highlight the synergy between AI’s technological capabilities and human ingenuity.
• To inspire future-ready strategies for education, leadership, and innovation.
• To provide participants with meaningful networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Inaugural Ceremony
The summit began with registration and interaction, setting a welcoming tone for participants arriving from across academia and industry.
The formal inauguration took place at 10:00 AM, followed by a welcome dance that embodied cultural richness and set an engaging atmosphere. The traditional lighting of the lamp marked the symbolic beginning of the summit, followed by a memento presentation to dignitaries.
The welcome address and theme overview were delivered by Prof. Bholanath Dutta, Founder & President of MTC Global and Chairman of Global Entrepreneurs Grid, Bangalore, who emphasized the central theme: “Fostering Human Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future.”
This was followed by an address by the convener, Dr. Manjiri Joshi, Asst. Registrar of Dnyaan Prasad Global University, highlighting the importance of such global dialogues.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. M. L. Sai Kumar, Former Dean at the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, who stressed the balance between technological adoption and nurturing human-centered values.
The Guest of Honour, Shri Adi Maitreya Rudrabhayana, Founder Chairperson of Soul Searchers and Dveka UCSRD LLP, shared insights on spiritual and humanistic dimensions of leadership.
Special addresses were presented by Dr. Atul Kumar (Registrar, Dnyaan Prasad Global University) and Chief Guest Dr. Alluri V. V. Prasada Raju (Chairman, IIIE), who highlighted the role of leadership in blending AI with industrial applications.
The session also featured the MTC Global Book Release and an MoU signing ceremony, strengthening collaborative ties.
Presidential remarks were given by Dr. Amol Gawande, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dnyaan Prasad Global University. The inauguration concluded with a Vote of Thanks and High Tea.
Panel Discussion
The core of the summit was a dynamic panel discussion on the theme “Fostering Human Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future.”
The session was chaired by Dr. Sheelan Misra, Founder & CEO of Unithink Education International.
Panel Speakers:
• Dr. Deepak Tandon – Finance & Accounting, Jaipuria School of Business, Ghaziabad
• Prof. Dr. S Ganesan – Head, Education Initiatives, Logistics Sector Skill Council, Chennai
• Dr. Seema Mishra – Co-Founder, Youstrong Pvt Ltd & Develop India Foundation
• Dr. S. Ramnathan Iyer – Consultant Physician and Academic Expert
• Dr. Narinder Kumar Bhasin – Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
• Associate Prof. Mili Rahman – Dhaka International University
• Dr. Noor Firdous Jahan – RV Institute of Management, Bangalore
• Prof. (Dr.) C. Vethirajan – Alagappa University
• Prof. Dr. A. Suryanarayana – Former Dean, Osmania University
• Mr. Sahil Koul – Project Management Official, Bharti Airtel Ltd.
The discussion highlighted strategies for nurturing critical thinking, ethical leadership, and creativity while embracing AI’s transformative capabilities. Speakers emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and the need to reimagine education models for future challenges.
The panel was followed by an open expression space, allowing participants to share reflections, and a lunch and interaction session for networking.
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Valedictory cum Award Ceremony
The concluding session was led by Prof. Bholanath Dutta, who steered the program with reflections on the summit outcomes.
Awards were presented by:
• Dr. Alluri V. V. Prasada Raju – Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering
• Dr. Amol Gawande – Pro Vice Chancellor, Dnyaan Prasad Global University
• Dr. Atul Kumar – Registrar, Dnyaan Prasad Global University
The closing remarks and Vote of Thanks were delivered by Prof. Bholanath Dutta, acknowledging the contributions of all dignitaries, panelists, and participants.
The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem, Pasaydaan, and a tea break, marking the end of a thought-provoking and collaborative event.
Conclusion
The 15th World Edu Summit successfully brought together thought leaders, educators, and industry experts to reflect on the intersection of human intelligence and artificial intelligence. The deliberations reinforced the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and human values in steering technological progress for a sustainable and humane future.
This summit not only fulfilled its objectives but also set a visionary path for educational innovation and global collaboration.