About EFT Summit
The “Education for Transformation – EFT 2024” summit is poised to be a seminal event, made possible through collaborative efforts of the
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Universities
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Academic Institutions
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Industry leaders
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Research and Development centers
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Ed Tech startups
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Industry bodies and Associations
Objective
The summit purposefully designed for revitalizing institutional excellence and enhancing the stature of Karnataka as a premier education destination for students, both nationally and globally.
The EFT summit serves as vital platform for convergence of leaders from prestigious higher education institutions in Karnataka and industry. Together, they engage in insightful discussions, exchanging valuable perspectives on fostering effective industry-academia engagement.
EFT Participants
Board Members
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Dr. B. N. Suresh
Chancellor, Indian Institute of Space Science Technology
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Dr. B.N. Gangadhar
Chairman
National Medical Commission
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Sri. M. Madan Gopal
IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Chief Secretary, GOK
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Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy
Founding Vice Chancellor
RV University, Bengaluru
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Mr. Shivayogi C Kalasad
CEO
Brigade Foundation
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Prof. Devika P Madalli
Director, INFLIBNET, UGC-IUC, Gandhinagar
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Dr. P. G. Chengappa
Former Vice Chancellor
UAS, Bangalore
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Dr.Puttaraju
Vice Chancellor
Mandya University
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Mr. Ivan Nigli
Ex MLA and Educationist
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Dr. Abraam Ebenezer
Chairman , Ebenezer International School
Bangalore
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Prof. R Janardhan
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Dayananda Sagar University
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Dr. Darlie. O. Koshy
Former Director, National Institute of Design
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Dr. Gibson Vedamani
Founder & CEO
Retailvarsity
SPEAKERS
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Dr. S Sadagopan
Former Director
IIIT-Bangalore
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Mr. Raj Mruthyunjayappa
Chairman and CEO
Talisma Corporation
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Prof. (Dr.)Kuldeep K Raina
Vice Chancellor
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
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Mr. Vithal Madyalkar
Country Manager
IBM Innovation Centre
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Rev. Dr Victor Lobo SJ
Vice-Chancellor, St Joseph’s University
Bangalore
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Dr. N.Ramesh
Vice Chancellor
Reva University
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Mr. Sandip Sen
Fmr. Executive Director
Aegis Limited
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Dr. Amit Bhatt
Vice ChancellorDyaynanda Sagar University, Bangalore
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Dr. Yathindra Lakkanna
Director
NIFT-Bangalore
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Dr. Muddu Vinay
Pro VC
ICFAI University
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Mr. Madan Padaki
President, TiE Bangalore & Trustee, TiE Global, Founder & CEO,1Bridge
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Ms. Umaa S Nair
ASSOCHAM- Regional Director
Southern Region
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Dr. Sushant Joshi
Registrar
Chanakya University
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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Mahadevan
Professor
IBAB
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Dr. Manish Jain
Chairman, Indus Business Academy
Bangalore
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Dr. Darlie. O. Koshy
Former Director, National Institute of Design
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Dr. Gufran Beig
Chair Professor, NIAS
Bangalore
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Mr. Priyanand Reddy
CEO
AIMS Institutes
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Dr. Anitha Kurup
Prof. & Head, Education NIAS
Bangalore
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Dr. Gibson Vedamani
Founder & CEO
Retailvarsity
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Mr. Kaushik Raj
Member Board of Trustees
Atria University
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Mr. Pradeep Pandey
Director Grant Thornton
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Mr. Rajeev Mohan Jha
Group Captain
Indian Airforce
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Dr. Punith Cariappa
Group Director
SEI
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Dr. Sam Paul Issac
Director
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions
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Mr. Aravind Warrier
Lead- People Partner & Culture
Volvo Group
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Dr. Ronnie George Kurien
Dean ISME
Bangalore
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Mr.Balan Nair
Managing Partner
Bangalore Institute of Aviation and Logistics
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Mr. Timothy Franklyn
Founder National School of Journalism
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Dr. Meena Rajiv Chandawarkar
Former Vice Chancellor
KSWU, Bijapur
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Dr. Nandeesh Hiremath
Director, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Harihar
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Ms. Cini Mathew
SVP, Global Head SAP Public Cloud ERP Operational Manufacturing Eng
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Mr. Ramesh Prasana
Secretary General, International Delphic Council, Global Education Commission
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Dr. Rajat Gera
Director – School of Management
CMR University
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Dr. Biligi SS
Vice Chancellor
BEST Innovation University
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Prof. K.Shivachithappa
Fmr. Registrar-Tumkur University Professor- University of Mysore
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Dr. Rajesh Rajashekhar
Dept. of Sociology Bangalore University
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Dr. Rony George Kurien
Dean
ISME Bangalore
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Dr. Anitha Kurup
Prof. & Head
Education NIAS, Bangalore
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Narasimha Nakshathri K
Founding Director
Agri intelligence India Pvt Ltd.
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Mr. Priyanand Reddy
CEO
AIMS Institutes
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Subramanya Sirish Tamvada
Advocate
Corporate Law
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Dr. Thandav Murthy
Educationist and Psychologist
SET TO UNFOLD
ADDRESS:
BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE (BIC)
Domlur, Bangalore
DATE : 7th AUGUST 2024
TIME : 9.00 AM TO 4.00 PM
Why EFT 2024
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Higher Education in India is in a transition period.
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Students' aspirations transcend geographical boundaries.
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Industry placements is key for an Institution.
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Affordable bank loans for pursuing foreign education.
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Sense of confusion and chaos pervades the minds of educationists, faculty, parents, and students.
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To redesign the Education environment, structure, systems and practices.
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Fostering effective industry-academia engagement.
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Higher education in India is currently undergoing a significant transition, marked by a state of flux attributable to various factors.
In an increasingly interconnected global landscape, characterized by technological advancements and the pervasive influence of social media, students’ aspirations transcend geographical boundaries. Their decisions regarding choice of course, preferred location, and institution for academic pursuits are no longer confined within the borders of India.
In contemporary India, the selection of an educational institute is predominantly driven by the prospects of industry placements. The emergence of technology-driven education companies offering a plethora of cutting-edge programs, coupled with the proliferation of niche institutions and universities, has introduced a sense of ambiguity and indecisiveness among students. Additionally, the accessibility of affordable bank loans for pursuing foreign education has further fueled this paradigm shift in the selection process of educational institutions.
While many perceive these developments as beneficial for the future of students, it is evident that a sense of confusion and chaos pervades the minds of educationists, faculty, parents, and students alike. in spite of institutions focusing and investing in quality education.
EFT 2024, going forward, will be the Platform to discuss these challenges at the highest level by the Leaders of the Institutions and key stakeholders to collectively reform and implement solutions in the favour of Institution and Students.
It is important for the think tank to collaborate to redesign the Education environment, structure, systems and practices, to bring in stability and a futuristic Education Ecosystem. This will prepare Institutions to be competent and deliver world class Education and attract students globally to state of Karnataka.