SNU Hosts Global Innovation and Impact Summit, Unites 350+ Attendees from 36 Countries

Shiv Nadar University's three-day summit brought together leaders from academia, industry and government to explore cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future. 

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence hosted the Innovation and Impact Summit 2024 in collaboration with the Times Higher Education (THE). The three-day event glimpsed the participation of 380 attendees from 36 countries. The occasion witnessed the participation of attendees from various sectors such as industry, academia, and government. Over three days, the event studied various critical topics such as AI, space, neuroscience, health innovations, clean energy, and sustainability to name a few.  

The Innovation and Impact Summit at SNU was inaugurated by Chief Guest Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF); Chairman of the Executive Committee of  National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Chairman, the National Bureau of Accreditation (NBA), India.

Speaking about the event NETF & NAAC Chairman said "I am delighted to be a part of this prestigious event celebrating India's remarkable progress in innovation and education. India, moving from 81st to 39th position on the Global Innovation Index in just nine years, reflects the power of blending our rich intellectual heritage with modern innovation. Initiatives like the Atal Innovation Mission and the National Education Policy 2020 transform classrooms into creativity hubs, preparing our youth to tackle global challenges with confidence and ingenuity."

Besides, SNU Chancellor Shikhar Malhotra praised THE's efforts and shared his delight saying "The Impact and Innovation Summit 2024 marks a great moment for Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi-NCR. We thank Times Higher Education for hosting this prestigious event in India for the first time. With participation from 36 countries and discussions spanning domains such as space technology, philanthropy, education and entrepreneurship, these three days were a testament to the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives."

During the event, Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Times Higher Education also thanked SNU for offering innovation and successfully holding the Innovation and Impact Summit. He also highlighted the event's outcome of offering unique opportunity to highlight the critical challenges and innovative solutions. 

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