Can India become South Asia Knowledge Powerhouse in the 21st Century Answers @ One Globe 2013

January 22, 2012

Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Dr. Karan Singh, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Dr.  RK Pachauri, S. Ramadorai, among more than 70 esteemed speakers at the One Globe 2013 conference to be held on 7^th-8th February

New Delhi, 22^nd January, 2012 – One Globe 2013: Uniting Knowledge Communities, a global collaborative initiative with a mission to create 21st century knowledge economy in India and South Asia, today released the list of distinguished speakers at the event. These dignitaries will deliberate and share perspective on achieving sustainable social and economic growth and development through discourse over innovation, technology, and skills development in education.

Now in its second year, the conference will showcase a roster of more than 70 globally-respected speakers. Those confirmed to speak at the event include Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State, HRD; Mr. S. Ramadorai, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Skills Development; Dr. Karan Singh, President, Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) & Member of Rajya Sabha; Mr. NK Singh, Member of the Rajya Sabha & Member of the Standing Committee on Education and Board Member, Nalanda University; and Dr.  RK Pachauri, CEO-TERI and Nobel Prize recipient for IPCC (2007) among other global leaders from diverse fields.

Organized by Salwan Media, which focuses on education, consumer and business information, the two day event will also feature university leaders, high school principals and teachers from India and around the world who will confer on various issues facing students in the 21st century –

• Organized by Salwan Media, which focuses on education, consumer and business information, the two day event will also feature university leaders, high school principals and teachers from India and around the world who will confer on various issues facing students in the 21st century –

  The K-12 Dilemma: Providing students a structure that fosters creativity & learning

  Are MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) a solution to bring higher education to masses in the 21st century?

  Business models for universities of the future

  University partnership models in the US & relevance for India’s higher education reform agenda

  Creating world class universities: Perspectives from the US, China, UAE, Japan & Russia

Harjiv Singh, Founder and CEO, Salwan Media said “Salwan Media is delighted to produce & host One Globe 2013 (#OG13) on Feb. 7th & 8th, 2013 in New Delhi. We have had an overwhelming response for our second annual conference focused on the knowledge spectrum exploring the linkages between economic development and technology, innovation, higher education, skills development and K-12.  We have over 70 speakers and global leaders from business, education, technology, and government who will deliberate and discuss what it takes to build a 21st century knowledge economy in India and South Asia.”

The 2013 agenda comprises of panel discussions with the objective of responding to the issues facing developing global societies. During the conference, speakers will also address aspects around research, technology, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and healthcare. In addition to the sessions, interactive workshops will also be conducted to provide in-depth learning.

One Globe 2012 was attended by over 250 delegates and speakers from more than 20 countries including USA, UK, UAE, China, and Russia, besides India. Sharing his experiences from the last year’s conference, Jerry Hultin, President at Polytechnic Institute of New York University, highlighted, “Few forces are more powerful than education to improve the lives of young and old across India, and indeed around the world. In my role with New York University as a leader for innovation and new education, One Globe brings me in contact with the best minds and leaders. By forging new alliances and new programs, One Globe is a key to education's advance in India. I am happy to participate again at One Globe and look forward to meeting you at the conference.”

Last year, the event also featured government representatives, which included, Hon’ble Minister Kapil Sibal, Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ron Somers, President, USIBC, respected business leaders from PwC, Max India Foundation, YES Bank, VSG Capital Advisors, EduComp Solutions Limited, representatives from an array of international universities including Columbia University, and Indian schools such as Delhi Public School and Vasant Valley School.