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Emerging Directions in Global Education (EDGE) Annual Conference
Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
March 12-14, 2012
Deadline for Submitting Proposals: December 20, 2011

The 5th edition of the EDGE (Emerging Directions in Global Education) 2012 international conference will be held on March 12-14, 2012, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India. The theme for the event is "Excellence in Education: Reform, Transform, Perform."

The annual conference is the flagship event of EDGE Forum, an association of leading educational institutions committed to promoting the highest standards in higher education, value systems, and governance. EDGE 2012 consists of workshops, conference, EduPartnering, EduExpo, awards, and other networking opportunities. EDGE Forum is fortunate to be associated with international associations like the Institute of International Education (IIE), NAFSA, the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), and the European Association for International Education (EAIE).

The event has been attended by stellar speakers in the past like Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister HRD, GOI; Dr. Martha Kanter, Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education; Prof. C.N.R. Rao, Chairman, Science Advisory Council to Prime Minister; Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President and CEO, Institute of International Education; Dr. Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the Prime Minister of India; Smt. D. Purandeswari, Hon'ble Minister of State for HRD GoI, among many stalwarts.

Highlights of EDGE 2012

• The Conference will focus on topical issues like education policies, education infrastructure, faculty in higher education, partnerships and collaborations, finance in education, assessment and testing, accreditation and regulation, technology in education, vocational, medical and technical education.
• EDGE X will aim to create awareness and facilitate dialogue on futuristic education technology research worldwide like Connectivism, learning analytics, social network analysis, serious games and simulations, comparative educational systems, and educational futures.
• Workshops will address critical topics for the education sector and will provide an opportunity for new learning and focused discussions.
• Focus Reports on topics relevant and critical for the education sector will be shared with the delegates.
• EduExpo will showcase different streams of traditional and emerging education.
• EduPartnering will facilitate one–on-one meetings for furthering partnerships and associations.
• Awards will recognize the achievers in the education sector through two unique awards: EDGE Education Personality Award and Young EDGE Award.

EDGE Forum provides an opportunity to be a part of the conference and has announced "Call for Session Proposals." The last date for submission of proposals is December 20, 2011. For more information, please visit www.edgeforum.in.