The Annual Education Conclave 2024, with the topic “Synergy – Bridging the Gap between School and Higher Education”, was successfully organized by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) in partnership with JIS Group and JIS University. To establish a more coherent learning environment for students, the event gathered together eminent specialists, educators, and academicians to talk about and investigate strategies to link school education with higher education.

The conclave was graced by notable dignitaries, including Gautam Ray, President of BCC&I and President – Corporate at RPSG Group, Simarpreet Singh, Co-Chairperson of the Education Committee, The Bengal Chamber, and Director, JIS Group, Padma Shri Professor (Dr.) Ajay Kumar Ray, Director, Institute of Advanced Studies & Research, JIS University, Prof. VMSR Murthy, Director, IIESTS, Howrah, Aakanksha Kaur, Director, JIS Group of Schools, and Dr. Rima Mukherjee, Senior Consultant and Lead Psychiatrist, Founder Director, Consultant Psychiatrist at Crystal Minds and many others.

The event featured interactive and insightful sessions led by academic leaders and faculty from various educational institutions, offering participants an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue on the evolving landscape of education. The program commenced with a Welcome Address, setting the tone for a series of important discussions.

Key sessions included Context Setting and Inaugural Session with an Expert Speaker; Opening Keynote Address; Building Foundations: Insights into the 5+3+3+4 Curriculum; Higher Education in the 21st Century: Adapting to Change; Beyond the Books: Prioritizing Mental Wellness and a Q& A Session.

To better prepare students for the demands of higher education and beyond, the talks emphasized the need to modify instructional methodologies and emphasized the importance of mental well-being as a critical component of the learning process. The summit’s main topic was how crucial it is for higher education and the school to work together to promote students’ academic achievement and holistic growth.

Hence it was an essential forum for educators and thought leaders to collaborate on addressing the changing demands of the education sector.

Priyanka Dutta