The 25th EduLeaders Summit and Awards, organised by Plus Nine One Media, concluded with great success at Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati. The summit brought together school leaders, educators, experts, and education partners from across the region for a full day of meaningful conversations, learning, and recognition.
This edition focused on leadership, innovation, student wellbeing, and the future of learning, creating a strong platform for idea exchange and collaboration.
Inaugural Session
The day opened with a welcome address by Mr Ashutosh Dubey, Co Founder of Plus Nine One Media, followed by the lamp-lighting ceremony.
The keynote address was delivered by:
Shri Ashwani Kumar, IAS, Director, Directorate of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Government of Assam
He highlighted the importance of digital transformation and innovation in building classrooms that prepare students for the future.
Panel Discussion 1: Enabling Joyful, Innovative and Relevant Pedagogy
Moderator:
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Dr Nripen Kumar Dutta, Founder Principal, Miles Bronson Residential School, Guwahati
Panelists:
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Syeda Farzana Parveen, Director and Director Principal, GD Goenka School, North Lakhimpur
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Dr Durlav Sarkar, Founder and Director, Gurukul Group of Educational Wing, Mangaldoi
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Dr Lenin Murugesan, Principal, Kodai Iqra International School, Kodaikanal
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Monimala Chakroborty, Principal, Narayana E Techno School, Guwahati
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Dr Amee Vora, Principal, Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies
The session explored the need for practical learning, interactive classrooms and the integration of new tools that support deeper understanding.
Knowledge Sessions and Expo Interactions
Through the day, delegates attended multiple expert-led sessions delivered by leading organisations:
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Dr Amee Vora
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Soumyajit Laha, Teachmint
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Shubham Lahoti, Nutshell GK
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Ameet Kumar Sharma, MIT ID Indore | Avantika University
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Neeraj Kumar, PeakMind
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Kumar P Saha, Senrysa Technologies
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Soham Mukherjee, LEAD Group
Participants also visited the Expo Zone, where education technology companies and learning solution providers showcased new-age tools, platforms, and resources for schools.
Panel Discussion 2: Managing the Rising Wave of Child Aggression
Moderator:
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Dr Arup K. Mukhopadhyay, Director, Royal Global School, Guwahati
Panelists:
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Nellie Ahmed, Founder and Managing Trustee, Marias Public School, Guwahati
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Ritu Rajnish, Founder Principal, Delhi Public School, Nagaon
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Sagarika Dastidar Hatkhowa, Founder Teacher, International Cambridge School, Guwahati
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Dr Ashis Kumar Panda, Principal, Sai Vikash, Sivasagar
The discussion addressed the increasing behavioural challenges seen among children and focused on emotional wellbeing, early support systems, and stronger school home partnerships.
Recognising Excellence in Education
The summit concluded with the EduLeaders Awards 2025, celebrating school leaders, institutions and educators who are transforming the learning experience with commitment and vision.
Mr Ashutosh Dubey, Co Founder of Plus Nine One Media, delivered the closing note and thanked all delegates, speakers, and partners for making the event a memorable success.
About the EduLeaders Summit
The EduLeaders Summit is one of India’s most respected knowledge exchange platforms for school leadership. Through conferences, discussions, and awards, the summit brings together educators and institutions to share ideas that strengthen the education ecosystem.
Plus Nine One Media will continue this mission with its upcoming conferences across India in 2026.