BW Education To Host Top Education Brands Summit And Awards 2024

BW Education is set to bring an event full of insightful sessions focusing on the monumental changes in the education landscape post-pandemic on 28 August 2024 in The Park, New Delhi.

These sessions aim to explore the evolving roles of educational institutions, policy reforms like the National Education Policy (NEP), and the increased role of ed-tech, with a sharp focus on the critical need for quality assurance in these areas.

In the wake of the pandemic, education worldwide has faced unprecedented challenges and changes, but it has also created an impetus for rapid technological advancements.

This period has brought new opportunities to integrate 21st-century skills into school and college curricula, shift towards a more student-centric learning environment, and foster a renewed sense of confidence in youth to shape their future.

Policymakers are now introducing reforms such as the provision for dual degrees and are emphasising areas like skills development, mindfulness, and happiness.

As new entrants join the domain with innovative ed-tech offerings, BW Education sees this as a pivotal moment to evaluate and interpret these changes for its readers and stakeholders.

It recognises the imperative to provide quality education amid this transformation and aims to engage deeply with the questions surrounding these changes.

The event will feature three key sessions:

Session on 21st Century Skills: This session will focus on how to integrate essential skills closely into the education system at both school and college levels. Key questions include:

How does the NEP address the need for quality skills in the industry, and how does it encourage skills-based learning?

How are schools helping students identify their interests and aptitudes in vocational areas, and how are they nurturing those interests?

What role are higher education institutions playing in advancing skill-based learning?

Does the current infrastructure for vocational training meet the industry demand, and what measures are being taken for the employability and continuous upskilling of graduates from institutions like ITIs?

Session on Changing Trends in Placements: This session will discuss evolving trends in placements and recruiter perceptions over the last decade. Topics of discussion include:

How the global economic downturn from 2008 to 2012 reshaped recruiter priorities.

The shift away from merely celebrating high-paying MBA packages to a more holistic recruitment approach.

The increasing value seen in graduates from non-traditional disciplines like Economics, History, and English, and how these candidates are finding opportunities that were previously only available to IIT or IIM graduates.

The growing trend of young professionals opting to start their own ventures instead of pursuing traditional career paths, and how educational institutions are fostering this entrepreneurial mindset.

Session on Helping Hinterland India Stand Up Again: This session will address the profound impact the pandemic had on education in rural and small-town India, particularly among female students. Key issues to be addressed include:

The an urgent need for assessing and reintegrating students who have dropped out of school during the pandemic.

Government and non-government initiatives to bring education back to these areas.

Specific efforts are needed to promote the education and skilling of female students and the long-term benefits of these initiatives.

BW Education sees this as a critical moment to explore how education can become more inclusive, skill-driven, and adaptable in an ever-changing global landscape. The sessions will feature leading experts, policymakers, and educators, providing attendees with insights into the future of education and how it can continue to evolve for the better.

About BW Education: BW Education is a leading platform providing news, insights, and analysis on the Indian education sector. It covers a wide range of topics from policy reforms, school education, higher education, ed-tech innovations, and the evolving needs of 21st-century learners.