This esteemed event, ICONSPA – 2023, brought in a spectrum of educational stalwarts, policymakers, and educators from India and neighbouring countries. Participants congregated to share their invaluable insights, experiences, and best practices that illuminate the evolving landscape of school leadership today. The conference was replete with keynote speeches, plenary sessions, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities, offering a holistic platform for professional growth and collaboration.
The ceremonial inauguration of the conference was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Prof. Ramesh Ch. Deka, Vice Chancellor of Cotton University. His address underscored the pivotal role of school leadership in the contemporary educational milieu, lauding the organizers for the timely and relevant initiative.
Eminent personalities adorned the inaugural function, including Father Januarius S. Sangma, Salesian Provincial of Guwahati, Father Teron, Vice Provincial of Guwahati, Father (Dr.) Jose Palely, Vice Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco University, and Father V. M. Thomas, founder Director of Don Bosco Institute. Father Cletus Sebastian, Executive Director of Don Bosco Institute, as the conference chairman, extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries, delegates, and guests, offering an insightful overview of the conference's objectives and agenda while expressing gratitude to sponsors, partners, and collaborators for their unwavering support.
The keynote address, a focal point of the event, was delivered by Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, an esteemed educationist and author and former Vice Chancellor of Guwahati University. Prof. Choudhury's address cantered on the theme of "Reshaping School Leadership in the Era of Emerging Technologies and Policy Changes," illuminating adaptive strategies for school leaders amidst technological advancements and educational policy reforms.
The conference witnessed a convergence of over 147 participants hailing from diverse Indian states and abroad, representing various educational institutions spanning government, private, missionary, and tribal schools. A myriad of sessions and activities, covering critical topics such as school leadership and management, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, teacher development, technology integration, policy analysis, and school-community partnerships, offered a rich platform for learning, exchange, and collaboration among attendees.
ICONSPA – 2023 stands as a testament to its success as a profound and impactful event, uniting school principals and educational administrators worldwide. Beyond fostering the exchange of knowledge and best practices in education, the conference significantly contributed to Don Bosco Institute's vision and mission of nurturing a better society through quality education and social transformation. Undoubtedly, this conference serves as a pivotal milestone in the annals of Don Bosco Institute, setting an exemplary standard for forthcoming events in the realm of educational leadership and innovation.
Fr Charles Deepen Lakra, SDB
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