Date: 8th May, 2026

Venue: Doon International School, Riverside Campus, Pondha, Dehradun

Organized by: Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab in association with Doon International School

Attendees from Dharma International School:

Mr. Anuj Khanduri and Mr. Manish Negi represented Dharma International School at the conclave.

The EDU-LEADERS Conclave 2026, was organized by Lovely Professional University on 8th May 2026 at Doon International School, Riverside Campus. The conclave focused on innovation, professional development, leadership, curriculum design, educational trends, and teaching excellence in the era of Artificial Intelligence.

Keynote Speakers:

1. Mr. Manish Tyagi, Joint Director & Head, Centre of Excellence, CBSE Dehradun

2. Dr. Lovi Raj Gupta, Pro Vice Chancellor, Lovely Professional University

Key Themes & Sessions Covered:

1. Computational Thinking & Artificial Intelligence

The session emphasized "Think Smart. Build Solutions. Create the Future." Computational Thinking was defined as a problem-solving approach for everyone, built on four pillars: Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction, and Algorithm Design. Artificial Intelligence was explained as machines that learn, reason, and make decisions through Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and Autonomous Systems. The core message: _CT is the thinking, AI is the technology. Together, we shape the future._

2. Fostering Critical AI Literacy

The conclave stressed responsible AI integration in classrooms through three key steps: Clear Guidelines, Independent Thinking, and Teaching Limitations. Educators were urged to establish clear boundaries, balance AI as a scaffold not a shortcut, promote academic integrity with transparency, foster open dialogue on AI use, and lead by example in professional practice.

3. Precautions While Using AI Tools

Practical cybersecurity guidelines were shared for safe AI adoption:

- Use burner/dedicated emails for AI apps to silo data

- Avoid Single Sign-On to prevent excessive data permissions

- Use password managers for unique credentials

- Enable Two-Factor Authentication via authenticator apps

- Use VPNs on secure networks.

- Check for HTTPS to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks

4. Alignment with National Education Policy (NEP)

The conclave highlighted NEP’s vision to position India as a global leader in AI, ML, and Big Data through:

- Interdisciplinary Exploration: Integrating technology across Math, Science, and Humanities

- Foundational Capacity: Recognizing CT as essential across all subjects

- Ethical Awareness: Sensitizing learners to bias, fairness, and inclusivity

- Digital Citizenship: Encouraging students to be ethical creators, not just consumers

Conclusion:

The EDU-LEADERS Conclave 2026 was an insightful and timely event that equipped educators with strategies to integrate AI and computational thinking into teaching. It emphasized balancing technological adoption with ethics, safety, and critical thinking. The sessions provided a clear roadmap for schools to prepare students as responsible innovators for the future, in line with NEP 2020.