Conference/Agenda
Agenda
Conference programme
Two days of keynotes, panels, an open session with CBSE officials and cultural evenings. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Day 1
Thursday, 17 December 2026
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Session
Delegate registration and exhibition stalls
Collect your delegate kit and conference badge at the registration desk, and explore the exhibition stalls.
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Ceremony
Formal inaugural session
Lighting of the lamp and welcome song, felicitation of guests on the dais, welcome address by Dr Atul Hans (President, Jammu Sahodaya), an introduction to the conference by Dr Praggya M. Singh (Director, Academics, CBSE), address by the Chairperson, CBSE, keynote by the Special Guest, release of CBSE publications and the e-souvenir, address by the Chief Guest, and vote of thanks.
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Break
Tea break and exhibition stalls
Refreshments and time to explore the exhibition stalls.
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Keynote
Keynote I: Reimagining assessment in the spirit of NEP 2020
How competency-based, holistic and experiential assessment can transform classrooms in line with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. A 30-minute address followed by questions. Speaker to be announced.
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Cultural
Cultural interlude
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Panel
Panel discussion: Competency-based assessment, from policy to practice
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Break
Lunch
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Keynote
Keynote II: Global competencies and future-ready learners
Followed by questions from delegates.
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Cultural
Cultural interlude
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Keynote
Keynote III: Technology, AI and the future of assessment
How can schools use technology and AI to make assessment more meaningful, without losing the human judgement at its heart? A practical look at tools, ethics and classroom realities, followed by questions.
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Break
Day sessions close over tea
Wind down with fellow delegates over evening tea before the inaugural function.
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Ceremony
Inaugural function: lighting of the lamp and welcome
The conference is formally inaugurated with a warm Jammu welcome: lighting of the lamp, welcome address, felicitation of dignitaries and a welcome song.
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Cultural
Cultural showcase: The Spirit of Jammu
An evening celebrating the music, dance and heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, presented by students of Jammu Sahodaya schools.
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Dinner
Vote of thanks and conference dinner
A relaxed evening to meet fellow principals from across India.
Day 2
Friday, 18 December 2026
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Cultural
Cultural programme
Day 2 opens with a performance by students of Jammu Sahodaya schools.
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Keynote
Keynote IV: Assessment for learning, feedback that transforms
Moving from grades to growth: how timely, specific feedback can change what and how children learn. Followed by questions.
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Panel
Panel discussion: Leading assessment reform in schools
Principals and CBSE experts discuss what it really takes to lead a shift to competency-based assessment: building teacher capacity, bringing parents along and measuring what matters.
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Break
Tea break and exhibition stalls
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Session
Open session with CBSE officials
An open forum where principals put their questions on assessment, curriculum and policy directly to senior CBSE officials.
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Keynote
Keynote V: Building teachers’ assessment capabilities
Practical approaches to help teachers design, use and interpret competency-based assessments with confidence. Followed by questions.
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Break
Lunch
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Cultural
Cultural programme
A farewell showcase of the art, music and spirit of Jammu.
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Ceremony
Valedictory address: Dr Praggya M. Singh, Director (Academics), CBSE
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Ceremony
Vote of thanks: Jammu Sahodaya School Complex
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Break
National Anthem, tea and dispersal
Pre-conference welcome evening, Wednesday 16 December 2026. Delegates arriving early are invited to a welcome evening in Jammu; please let us know in the registration form if you will attend.
The programme may change. Speakers for some sessions will be announced closer to the conference.
17–18 December 2026 · Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu
Join educationists from across India in Jammu
Registration is ₹6,000 per delegate and closes on 30 November 2026.