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SEVENTH NECDBS

"Educational Excellence in the Spirit of Don Bosco"

Venue & Date

5th - 8th November 2025
ST. ANTHONY’S HR. SEC. SCHOOL, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA, INDIA

Province

Province of Shillong INS

Arrival

5th November 2025 any time before 04:00 PM

Participants

All Head Masters and Principals of all Provinces in India are requested to attend the Conference and General Assembly. A Governing Body will be elected to take the Association forward to a National level representing schools in government and national forums.

Departure

8th November 2025 any time after 01:30 PM or 9th November 2025

SESSION 1 : “The Salesian Educator” – Agent of Transformative Change in Human Behaviour and Development

Speaker
FR. BIJU MICHAEL SDB

Regional Councillor for South Asia

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 9:45 AM

Topic: “The Salesian Educator” – Agent of Transformative Change in Human Behaviour and Development

SESSION 2 : “Mentoring Skills for 21st Century Educational Leaders”

Speaker
FR. MARIA CHARLES SDB

Secretary, CBCI Commission for Education and Culture

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 11:00 am

Topic: “Mentoring Skills for 21st Century Educational Leaders”

SESSION 3 : PANEL DISCUSSION 1

Speaker
Fr. George Mathew SDB

Executive Director, DBTECH, New Delhi

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Integrating Vocational Education in School Curriculum as per National Education Policy.”

Speaker
Fr. Patrick Lepcha SDB

Director, DBYA, South Asia, New Delhi

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “How to integrate the 4 Dimensions of Youth Ministry into our Schools.”

Speaker
Fr. Joy Nedumparambil SDB

Head of Economers’ Forum, Bangalore

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Accountability in School Administration.”

Speaker
Fr. Tony Pellissery SDB

Director, Mission Poverty Eradication, Bangalore

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Mission Poverty Eradication and the Role of Don Bosco Educational Institutions in South Asia.”

Speaker
Mr. Pradeep

Social Axion Foundation

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Child Protection in Education: School Safety, Well-Being, and POCSO Compliance.”

SESSION 4 : “From Chalkboards to Chatbots: How Media & AI are Changing Education.”

Speaker
Fr. Michael Makri SDB

Media Specialist, INS Shillong

Day: DAY ONE (1) | Time: 5:30 PM

Topic: “From Chalkboards to Chatbots: How Media & AI are Changing Education.”

SESSION 5 : “Enhancing Well-Being and Resilience Among School Leaders”

Speaker
Dr. Jonas Richard

Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 9:00 AM

Topic: “Enhancing Well-Being and Resilience Among School Leaders”

SESSION 6 : "Digital Transformation and Hybrid Learning: Project Carte Blanche."

Speaker
Mr. Ali Sait, and Mr. KV Vincent

Tech Vant-Garde, Bangalore

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 11:00 am

Topic: “Digital Transformation and Hybrid Learning: Project Carte Blanche.”

SESSION 7 : PANEL DISCUSSION 2

Speaker
Fr. M.C. George SDB

Renowned Educationist, ING

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Education at the Crossroads: Balancing Technology with Human Touch, while Providing Holistic, Quality Education in Schools”

Speaker
Fr. Varghese Edathichira SDB

School Coordinator, INK

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “From Principals' Perspective – Project Carte Blanche: Updating and upgrading our Schools.”

Speaker
Fr. V.C. Jose SDB

Principal, Don Bosco School, Siliguri, INC Province

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Shaping Future-Ready, Skilled, and Responsible Learners: From Learning Today to Leading Tomorrow.”

Speaker
Fr. John Peter SDB

Principal, St. Bedes Anglo Indian HSS, INM Province

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “The Principal’s Role in Fostering Staff Institutional Commitment through Empowerment and Engagement.”

Speaker
Fr. Flovi D'souza SDB

School Coordinator, INB Province

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 2:30 pm

Topic: “Fostering Inclusive and Safe School Environment for Holistic Development – Salesian Campus Culture.”

SESSION 8 : “Greening Education, Securing Futures - Educating responsible citizens and safeguarding the future of our planet."

Speaker
Fr. Savio Silveira SDB

Former Provincial, Mumbai

Day: DAY TWO (2) | Time: 5:30 PM

Topic: “Greening Education, Securing Futures - Educating responsible citizens and safeguarding the future of our planet."

SESSION 9 : “Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement, Motivation, and Success.”

Speaker
Mr. Sunny Mawlong

Managing Director, Hundredfold Academy

Day: DAY THREE (3) | Time: 9:00 AM

Topic: “Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement, Motivation, and Success.”

SESSION 10 : "TAKEAWAYS FROM THE CONFERENCE, Feedback and Evaluation"

Speaker
Fr. Babu Stephen SDB

Secretary, NECDBS 2025

Day: DAY THREE (3) | Time: 11:00 am

Topic: "TAKEAWAYS FROM THE CONFERENCE, Feedback and Evaluation."