Guwahati, India - December 2024 - The 4th International Conference on Education for Headmasters and School Administrators, on the theme ‘Creativity and Innovation in Schools: the Role of the Headmaster’, opened on 6 December at the Don Bosco School in Kharghuli. The event brought together educational leaders, headmasters and administrators to explore the crucial role of creativity and innovation in shaping the future of education. The keynote speaker, Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, former Chancellor of Gauhati University and former Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University, reflected on the essence of creativity and innovation, drawing attention to the simple innovations present in everyday life. Prof. Choudhury also referred to scientific discoveries, noting how great leaders, spiritual and otherwise, have used creativity to drive change and attract followers. He then encouraged the headmasters to embrace creativity to address current and future challenges. Fr Sebastian Kuricheal, SDB, Superior of Guwahati Province (ING), emphasised that a headmaster must lead the institution through daily challenges, focusing on the moral development of students, the reputation of the school and the overall shaping of students‘ futures; and therefore urged the participants to inspire innovation and shape students’ lives with a vision for the future. During the opening programme, a book on social sciences written by Fr Rayappan of the Tezpur Catholic Board, published by Merina Publication, was also released.