About EFT Summit
The “Education for Transformation – EFT 2024” summit is poised to be a seminal event, made possible through collaborative efforts of the

Universities

Academic Institutions

Industry leaders

Research and Development centers

Ed Tech startups

Industry bodies and Associations
WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS

Education Leaders- CEO, Director, Chancellors, VC’s, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Trustees, Deans

Policy Makers- Ministers, Secretariats, Edu officials

Principal, Vice principal, Registrar, Professors

Researchers

Edtech Start ups

Industry Professionals

Investors
USP of EFT
The conclusions drawn from Summit discussion will be diligently recorded and distributed to the Department of Education, as well as to all universities and colleges throughout Karnataka.
A special ETF- Education Task Force formed will take the agendas with the Govt and Policy maker on a consistent basis.
EFT will continually organize webinars and workshops to educate about the Progress in Education globally, that can be embraced to bring in Transformation.
We will strive to build upon the insights, reviews, decisions, and resolutions reached during the summit, the subsequent EFT summit with deeper research will advance a fresh agenda spearheaded by the Education Task Force.
This ensures a seamless continuation of our collective efforts towards fostering positive transformations in the education sector.
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

Dr. B. N. Suresh
Chancellor, Indian Institute of Space Science Technology

Dr. B.N. Gangadhar
Chairman
National Medical Commission

Sri. M. Madan Gopal
IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Chief Secretary, GOK

Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy
Founding Vice Chancellor
RV University, Bengaluru

Mr. Shivayogi C Kalasad
CEO
Brigade Foundation

Prof. Devika P Madalli
Director, INFLIBNET, UGC-IUC, Gandhinagar

Dr. P. G. Chengappa
Former Vice Chancellor
UAS, Bangalore

Dr.Puttaraju
Vice Chancellor
Mandya University

Mr. Ivan Nigli
Ex MLA and Educationist

Dr. Abraam Ebenezer
Chairman , Ebenezer International School
Bangalore

Prof. R Janardhan
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Dayananda Sagar University

Dr. Darlie. O. Koshy
Former Director, National Institute of Design

Dr. Gibson Vedamani
Founder & CEO
Retailvarsity
SPEAKERS

Dr. S Sadagopan
Former Director
IIIT-Bangalore

Mr. Raj Mruthyunjayappa
Chairman and CEO
Talisma Corporation

Prof. (Dr.)Kuldeep K Raina
Vice Chancellor
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Mr. Vithal Madyalkar
Country Manager
IBM Innovation Centre

Rev. Dr Victor Lobo SJ
Vice-Chancellor, St Joseph’s University
Bangalore

Dr. N.Ramesh
Vice Chancellor
Reva University

Mr. Sandip Sen
Fmr. Executive Director
Aegis Limited

Dr. Amit Bhatt
Vice ChancellorDyaynanda Sagar University, Bangalore

Dr. Yathindra Lakkanna
Director
NIFT-Bangalore

Dr. Muddu Vinay
Pro VC
ICFAI University

Mr. Madan Padaki
President, TiE Bangalore & Trustee, TiE Global, Founder & CEO,1Bridge

Ms. Umaa S Nair
ASSOCHAM- Regional Director
Southern Region

Dr. Sushant Joshi
Registrar
Chanakya University

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Mahadevan
Professor
IBAB

Dr. Manish Jain
Chairman, Indus Business Academy
Bangalore

Dr. Darlie. O. Koshy
Former Director, National Institute of Design

Dr. Gufran Beig
Chair Professor, NIAS
Bangalore

Mr. Priyanand Reddy
CEO
AIMS Institutes

Dr. Anitha Kurup
Prof. & Head, Education NIAS
Bangalore

Dr. Gibson Vedamani
Founder & CEO
Retailvarsity

Mr. Kaushik Raj
Member Board of Trustees
Atria University

Mr. Pradeep Pandey
Director Grant Thornton

Mr. Rajeev Mohan Jha
Group Captain
Indian Airforce

Dr. Punith Cariappa
Group Director
SEI

Dr. Sam Paul Issac
Director
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions

Mr. Aravind Warrier
Lead- People Partner & Culture
Volvo Group

Dr. Ronnie George Kurien
Dean ISME
Bangalore

Mr.Balan Nair
Managing Partner
Bangalore Institute of Aviation and Logistics

Mr. Timothy Franklyn
Founder National School of Journalism

Dr. Meena Rajiv Chandawarkar
Former Vice Chancellor
KSWU, Bijapur

Dr. Nandeesh Hiremath
Director, Kirloskar Institute of Management, Harihar

Ms. Cini Mathew
SVP, Global Head SAP Public Cloud ERP Operational Manufacturing Eng

Mr. Ramesh Prasana
Secretary General, International Delphic Council, Global Education Commission

Dr. Rajat Gera
Director – School of Management
CMR University

Dr. Biligi SS
Vice Chancellor
BEST Innovation University

Prof. K.Shivachithappa
Fmr. Registrar-Tumkur University Professor- University of Mysore

Dr. Rajesh Rajashekhar
Dept. of Sociology Bangalore University

Dr. Rony George Kurien
Dean
ISME Bangalore

Dr. Anitha Kurup
Prof. & Head
Education NIAS, Bangalore

Narasimha Nakshathri K
Founding Director
Agri intelligence India Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Priyanand Reddy
CEO
AIMS Institutes

Subramanya Sirish Tamvada
Advocate
Corporate Law

Dr. Thandav Murthy
Educationist and Psychologist
USP of EFT
The conclusions drawn from Summit discussion will be diligently recorded and distributed to the Department of Education, as well as to all universities and colleges throughout Karnataka.
A special ETF- Education Task Force formed will take the agendas with the Govt and Policy maker on a consistent basis.
EFT will continually organize webinars and workshops to educate about the Progress in Education globally, that can be embraced to bring in Transformation.
We will strive to build upon the insights, reviews, decisions, and resolutions reached during the summit, the subsequent EFT summit with deeper research will advance a fresh agenda spearheaded by the Education Task Force.
This ensures a seamless continuation of our collective efforts towards fostering positive transformations in the education sector.
Why EFT

Higher Education in India is in a transition period.

Students' aspirations transcend geographical boundaries.

Industry placements is key for an Institution.

Affordable bank loans for pursuing foreign education.

Sense of confusion and chaos pervades the minds of educationists, faculty, parents, and students.

To redesign the Education environment, structure, systems and practices.

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.