Day 2 at IPEC 2026: Focus On Indian Traditions and Cognitive Trends

NAGPUR: The second day of the ninth International Principals' Educational Conference (IPEC 2026), organised by The South Public School, was held at IIM Nagpur on October 23 with three keynote addresses, a panel discussion and paper presentations by Principals from across India. The day, part of the conference on the theme Understanding WOW, Bridging Insights and Innovations, began with Saraswati Puja and a prayer dance by students, and the conference ends with its valedictory function on October 24.

Padmashri Vasudeo Kamath, artist, delivered the first keynote address on Bridging Modern Learning Paradigms with Indian Traditions for WOW Generations. He spoke on how Indian aesthetic traditions and values can enrich modern teaching.

Sanjna Kapoor, an acclaimed Indian theatre personality, teacher-facilitator and programme architect, spoke on From Achievement to Well-Being, Redefining Success for WOW Generations. She underlined the need to shift education from academic achievement alone to holistic well-being, emotional resilience and purposeful living.

Aditi Singhal, memory trainer, digital wellness coach and Guinness World Record holder, spoke on Interpreting Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioural Trends of WOW Generations. Her session dealt with the learning patterns and digital behaviour of today's learners.

The keynotes were followed by a panel discussion with the conference's collaborators. The panellists were Deepika Chandhok, Founder, Youfinity, Virral Upadhyay, National Sales Head, New Saraswati House India Pvt Ltd, Saurabh Masalkar, CEO, Player Orbit, and Nupur Marathe, Deputy Business Head, Eduvate. The discussion was moderated by Deaven Dasture, Patron, IPEC, and Director, The South Public School.

In the post-lunch session, Principals from institutions across India presented papers on the sub-themes of the conference.

According to the information provided by the school, the conference has been conceptualised and coordinated by Dr. Mrunalini Dasture, Principal, The South Public School, and Convener, IPEC, and the IPEC patron, and has been a national platform for educational innovation since 2008.

The valedictory function on October 24 is to be graced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Dr. Pankaj Bhoyar, Minister of State, School Education, Government of Maharashtra.