Agenda – Students’ Interaction Sessions
- 4 breakout sessions, moderated by Nitin Mathur (1996)
- 1 workshop for students on mental health, by Siiddharth Pandey (2009)
Venue: Fr Cuttino Hall, 2nd floor
Time: 8am – 10:30am
Audience: Class IX – XII students – boys and girls (age group: 14 – 17 years). School administration & teachers might be present.
Panel format: Quick intros covering life (successes and failures) after school followed by specific discussion points then Q&A
1st panel: 8am – 8:30am
Topic: Understanding national security challenges
Discussion points: Introducing the current national security landscape, including both traditional and emerging threats such as terrorism, cyber-attacks, biological warfare, deep-fake technologies, and geopolitical tensions.
- Role of defence and police forces
- Importance of community engagement and collaboration in policing efforts, i.e. role of vigilant citizens
- Dedicating a career for nation building: how to think about it in 2024?
Panel Members:
- Rtd Bgd Vijay Saxena (1965): Distinguished service Award from Army; counter-terrorism expert
- Rtd IGP Nisar Farooqui (1970): Police medal for meritorious services
- Open – name suggestions please | Any civilian expert in cyber-security, ethical hackers, Activists or even noticeable covid warriors?
2nd panel: 8:30am – 9am
Topic: Intersection of art, technology, and culture
Discussion points: Introducing how creativity manifests in different forms of content creation, whether it’s film, literature, visual arts, or digital media.
- Explore the role of curators in selecting and promoting content in an era of information overload
- Explore the impact of technological advancements such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence in the creativity space
- Dedicating a career in the field of creativity: how to think about it in 2024?
Panel Members:
- Subastou Daksh Pandey (2001): Creative Director, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival winner
- Mayank Wadhwani (2010): Stand-up comedian
- Open – name suggestions please
3rd panel: 9am – 9:30am
Topic: Money Matters
Discussion points: Share valuable insights and guidance for financial well-being.
- Discuss the role of schools, parents, and community organizations in teaching students about topics like banking, credit, taxes, and investing.
- Discuss in brief the basics of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, and the importance of living within one’s means
- Dedicating a career in the field of Money: how to think about it in 2024?
Panel Members:
- Shekhar Bhandari (1990): President, Kotak Bank
- Ashish Lodha (1997): Investor & Co-founder Indira IVF
- Open – name suggestions please
4th panel: 9:30am – 10:00am
Topic: Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
Discussion points: Defining entrepreneurship in simple terms & discuss the traits and skills that are important for being a successful entrepreneur.
- Explore common challenges and obstacles faced by young entrepreneurs.
- Emphasize the value of failure as a learning opportunity in the entrepreneurial journey.
- Dedicating career in start-ups: how to think about it in 2024?
Panel Members:
- CP Talesara (1968): Pyrotech Electronics
- Sanjaya Singhal (1970): Secure Meters
- Vinay Rathi (1991): Tempsens & TiE Udaipur
Mental health workshop: 10:00am – 10:30am
Trainer: Siddharth Pandey (2009)
- 5-10mins talk about the importance of mental health
- A short interactive game or exercise
- A 3-4 min breathing relaxation technique
- 10 min meditation
We are glad to announce that th EVENT REGISTRATION FORMS are also available to be filled manually at the following points :
Physical Form Submission Points :
1) Aravali Hospital, Ambamata.
Mobile/Phone : (0294)2430222
2) Anil Clinic, Hospital Road.
Mobile/Phone : (0294)2421639
3) Parakh Bearing House, Bapu Bazar.
Mobile : 98290 40727
4) The Lantern, Panchwati Circle, Near R K Mall.
Mobile : 90011 15599
5) Jerrys Mini Punjab, 27 A kumbha marg, Sukhadia circle, Near smart Bazar, Opp. central vesta hotel.
Mobile : 8619022376
6) Hotel Paras Mahal, Sector 11, Hiran Magri.
Mobile : 8003559555