The Conclave

A first of its kind platform to leverage Design Thinking

Design Thinking, as a human-centric, future-focused problem-solving approach, has been gaining significant traction in the global arena in recent years.

School of Design Thinking (SoDT), in collaboration with Intellect Design Arena, takes pride in having pioneered this domain and championing the philosophy of 'Design The Thinking®', which catalyzes mindset transformation.

The First National Conclave on Design Thinking for Academic Leaders is a first of its kind platform created to provide opportunities to discuss, share and understand the Universe of Possibilities by leveraging Design Thinking. A platform that will encourage interaction and networking besides listening and sharing best practices.

Why Attend?

Nurturing Innovation & Accelerated Growth

The theme of the Conclave is ‘Nurturing Innovation & Accelerated Growth’, with the key focus to leverage Design Thinking as a mindset to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship mindset in the institution. In this ever-changing world, it is imperative to constantly identify new growth opportunities, drive innovation with emerging technologies and realign business strategies to remain in line with the norms of the industry and emerge as a leader.

Who can Attend?

Chairman, Vice Chancellor, Dean, Director, Principal of all colleges in India.


Inaugural Speakers

Design Thinking evangelists around the world

Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam

Chairman
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Mr. Arun Jain

CMD - Intellect Design Arena
Founder - School of Design Thinking

Conclave Speakers

Ms. Akhila Rajeshwar

Executive Director
TiE Chennai

Dr. Anbu Rathinavel

Chief Design Officer - Intellect Design Arena
Head & Co-Founder - School of Design Thinking

Mr. Anil Tentu

CEO, AP Innovation Society, IT Dept
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Mr. A J Balasubramanian

Director Indian Operations
Aigilx Health

Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan

Vice Chancellor
SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Mr. Ramanan SV

CEO, India & South Asia
Intellect Design Arena

Dr. Raman Batra

Executive Vice President
NIET, Greater Noida

Dr. Sai Prakash Leo Muthu

Chairman & CEO
Sairam Institutions

Mr. Sivarajah Ramanathan

Mission Director & CEO
StartupTN

Mr. V. Srikanth

Chief Executive Officer (i/c)
ICT Academy

Prof. Thillai Rajan

Professor, Management Studies & Head, Centre for Research on Start-Ups, IIT Madras
Co-Founder, YNOS Venture Engine

Mr. Udaya Sankar

National Lead
SSC NASSCOM


What's in it for you?

You can look forward to listening to Academic experts, Industry leaders and Bureaucrats from the Government:

Plenary session

A session that focus on driving Innovation opportunities for Global Excellence

Master Class

A session on mind set transformation for 10X growth – ‘Design The Thinking®’

Transformation Experience

Walkthrough of the World’s First Design Center


Fireside chat

Listen to the experts who have experienced the power of Design Thinking

Engaging Panel

Know more about the emergence of Skill Economy and the future prospects

Seeing is Believing

Understand frameworks that helps you navigate the education ecosystem



Event Logistics

Fee

No registration fee for the delegates.
Participation only by Invitation

Venue

Intellect Design Arena,
Plot No.3/G3, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri,
Chennai - 600130

Event Timing

8:30 am - 4:30 pm