EPIC 2026
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Venue
Crystal Ball Room
Grand Magrath Hotel
Magrath Road , Ashok Nagar,
Bengaluru​​
Conference Agenda
Bengaluru
31 Jan 2026
9:00-9:30 am
(30 min)
Registration Collect your badges and settle in for a day of insight and innovation.
9:30-9:45 am
(15 min)
Welcome Address Introduction to EPIC 2026: Setting the context for the day's journey into pedagogical innovation.
9:45–10:15 am
(30 min)
Opening Keynote by Mr. Sridhar Rajagopalan Education Research in India: Where is it at? Speaker: Sridhar Rajagopalan (Co-founder & Chief Learning Officer, Ei) An overview of the current landscape of education research and its implications for schools and teachers.
10:15–10:45 am
(30 min)
KeyNote Speech by Dr. K (Ravi) Subramaniam Why Classroom Research Matters: Practical Insights Speaker: Prof. Ravi Subramaniam (Ex-Director HBCSE) Connecting the dots between day-to-day teaching and classroom research with actionable examples.
10:45–11:15 am
(30 min)
Tea Break Take a moment to refresh with tea, coffee, and snacks — and make the most of this time to connect and explore. Engage in meaningful conversations and network with fellow educators and researchers who share your passion for pedagogy and innovation.
11:15–11:45 am
(30 min)
Research Paper Presentation #1 Speaker : Heama KV ( Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School) Topic: Ripple Pedagogy 10 min allocated for Q&A and felicitation.
11:45-12:15 pm
(30 min)
Research Paper Presentation #2 Speaker : Shilpa YB ( National Public school ) Topic: From Consumption to Collaboration: Flipped Classroom Pedagogy with Digital Storybooks and other tools. 10 min allocated for Q&A and felicitation.
12:15–12:45 pm
(30 min)
Research Paper Presentation #3 Speaker : Sneha Umbarkar ( Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School) Topic: How do unplugged AI activities improve Computational Thinking (CT) in students? 10 min allocated for Q&A and felicitation.
1:00–2:00 pm
(60 min)
Lunch Have a scrumptious meal— and make the most of this time to connect and explore. Engage in meaningful conversations and network with fellow educators and researchers who share your passion for pedagogy and innovation.
2:00–2:30 pm
(30 min)
Poster Walk Interactive Poster Viewing & Polling Explore high-potential submissions and share your voice on the future of education.
2:30-3:30 pm
(60 min)
Panel Discussion : What is the Teacher's Role in an AI Era? Panelists: Dr. Ramkumar Rajendran (IIT Bombay), Prof. Ravi Subramaniam (Ex-Director HBCSE), Dr. G. Balasubramaniam (Ex-Director, CBSE), Dr. Aleena Khan (ELT Researcher). A high-energy discussion on what teaching needs to look like when AI is ubiquitous—what to lean into, what to let go of, and which new classroom habits matter.
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3:30-4:00 pm
(30 min)
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Closing Keynote by Dr. G. Balasubramaniam Topic: The Power of Assessments Speaker: Dr. G. Balasubramaniam (Ex-Director, CBSE) Connecting the big picture to the classroom: How to make strong ideas travel beyond one room and become part of everyday school practice.
4:00-4:30 pm
(30 min)
Valedictory Ceremony Felicitation & Closing Remarks Felicitation of top papers, vote of thanks, and announcement of forthcoming events.
5:00pm onwards
Tea Break + Networking Take a moment to refresh with tea, coffee, and snacks — and make the most of this time to connect and explore. Engage in meaningful conversations and network with fellow educators and researchers who share your passion for pedagogy and innovation.