~ Over 250 Education and Technology Leaders Convene to Recognize Top Institutions and Discuss the Digital Excellence in Education ~
New Delhi, December 23, 2024 : Digii,
a Bengaluru-based leading SaaS company offering a mission-critical operating
system for higher education institutions, successfully concluded the second
edition of its flagship event, the Digii100 Summit. Held on December 14th,
2024, at the India Habitat Center, New Delhi, the summit brought together over
250 education and technology leaders including many policymakers and thought
leaders. It celebrated the top 100 higher institutions that are leading the way
in digital transformation.
This
year’s summit, themed "Unlocking
Digital Excellence," focused on accelerating digital transformation
across higher education institutions through power-packed panel discussions,
immersive workshops, and masterclasses. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
and supported by EPSI, Kalvium, Asian Institute of Design, and Spread, the
event underscored the collective role of community and technology in shaping
the future of education.
The
summit commenced with an inaugural session graced by notable leaders:
●
Prof. Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe, Chairman -
National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), National Board of Accreditation
(NBA) and ExecutiveCommittee of National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC)
●
Shr. Robin Hibu, IPS, Special Commissioner of
Police and Director General of Police, New Delhi
●
Prof.
Vinay Kumar Pathak, President, Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and
Vice-Chancellor, Chatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University
"Under
the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Digital
India initiative has driven transformative change across sectors including
higher education. India's flourishing startup ecosystem reflects the power of
digital transformation in shaping a more inclusive future of education. The
Digii100 Summit has facilitated key discussions on advancing digital
transformation in higher education, emphasizing the importance of collaboration
for sustainable, student-first solutions," remarked Prof. Anil Dattatraya
Sahasrabudhe.
One
of the key moments of the summit was the launch of the Student Experience Framework by Digii and KPMG. This groundbreaking
initiative aims to enhance student-centric practices within HEIs by providing a
clear, actionable roadmap for institutions to improve student engagement and
learning outcomes. The framework was widely praised as a vital tool for
building a more inclusive, student-focused education system in India.
This
year, the Summit featured six dynamic panel discussions on topics like becoming
student-first, taking the digital leap, the recipe for building digital
institutions, path forward for digital excellence among others. Five
roundtables provided in-depth insights, including AI for impact, change
management, the power of SOPs and more. Attendees also engaged in masterclasses
on key trends such as AI's impact on education and immersive technologies like
AR and VR. Ponni Krishnamoorthy who represented Nokia’s Bangalore 6G Research
Center delivered a compelling keynote on how 6G technology will revolutionize
education and beyond, offering a visionary glimpse into the future of
technological advancements.
Speaking at the event, Hemant Sahal, Founder
and CEO of Digii shared: “The Digii100 Summit is not just a
recognition of the top 100 institutions—it is a platform for collaboration
between the entire community and shared learning. By showcasing the success
stories of these pioneer HEIs, we aim to inspire more institutions to embrace
digital transformation and drive meaningful change in the Indian education
sector”
The
summit also featured best practices for technology implementation by
institutions like Medhavi Skills University, Techno India University, and ISBR
Business School. Shri Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Deputy Director General of the
Department of Telecommunications, praised the summit for promoting
collaboration in digital transformation. The event's award ceremony,
highlighted by a special appearance from Arjun Vajpai, the youngest Indian to
climb Mount Everest, delivered an inspiring message on resilience, ambition,
and perseverance, underscoring the significance of overcoming challenges for
holistic growth.
The
summit concluded with a renewed commitment to empowering higher education
institutions through the strategic use of technology, innovation, and
collaborative community efforts.
About Digii:
Digii is a Bengaluru-based SaaS company offering
Digiicampus, a comprehensive operating system purpose-built for higher education
institutions. Digii empowers institutions to streamline mission-critical
operations, enhance learning outcomes, elevate student satisfaction, and ensure
regulatory compliance through the utilization of Digiicampus. The platform is
actively used by 300,000+ students spanning 200+ higher education institutions
globally. Read more at https://digiicampus.com/
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