Expert Speakers
Inaugural session:

Chief guest:
Shri Ch. Vidyasagar Rao
Hon’ble Chancellor and Governor of Maharashtra

Presided by:
Prof. Vasudha Kamat,
Vice Chancellor,
SNDT Women’s University

Plenary Session I

Subtheme A:
Developing Student Leadership and Organizations


Chairperson:
Dr. Kalim Khan,
Director, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research


Speakers:
Mr. Abhay Phansikar,
Corporate Strategy & Technology Consultant, IEEE Bombay


Mr. Sumit Mehta
MD, Leadership Boulevard



Plenary Session II

Subtheme B:
Opportunities and Possibilities: Student Professional Growth


Chairperson:
Prof. Mangesh Teli,
Department of Fibers and Textile Processing Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai


Speakers:
Dr. M. N. Saraf,
Principal, Bombay College of Pharmacy


Ms. Bharati Gandhi,
Youngbuzz India Pvt. Ltd.



Plenary Session III

Subtheme C:
Getting Connected: Changing Face of the Classroom


Chairperson:
Prof. Vasudha Kamat,
Vice Chancellor,
SNDT Women’s University


Speakers:
Dr. Ramesh Sharma, Director, CEMCA, COL

Mr. Dilip Tikle,
Director, ConnectDots



Subtheme D:
Developing an Inclusive Model of Higher Education


Chairperson:
Prof. Smriti Swarup,
Former Head, Department of Special Education,
SNDT Women’s University


Speakers:
Prof. Vibhuti Patel
Head, Department of Economics,
SNDT Women’s University


Dr. Rashmi Oza
Professor, Department of Law, University of Mumbai



Valedictory Function

Chief Guest
Dr. Ishwar Desai
Former Head,
Unit for Disability Studies and Integration,
Department of Learning and Educational Development,
The University of Melbourne, Australia


Presided by
Prof. Vandana Chakrabarti,
Pro Vice Chancellor,
SNDT Women’s University