Panel 1: EducationToday proudly hosted the *12th National Conference on K-12 Leadership 2024* and the *India School Merit Awards 2024* on December 10th, 2024, at The Taj, Bengaluru Airport. The event, in association with Popcorn Furniture, powered by Unipro, and Knowledge Partner SSVM Institutions, brought together a distinguished group of consultants, principals, educators, and stakeholders from across India for a day of insightful discussions and collaborative exchanges.

This prestigious summit provided a valuable platform for sharing innovative ideas and strategies to elevate educational practices and outcomes. A highlight of the event was the engaging panel discussion titled "In the Quest for Lasting Educational Impact: Which Offers Greater Sustainability—EdTech Solutions or Traditional Teaching Methods?"

Moderated by *Dr. Manila Carvalho*, Principal of Delhi Public School, Bangalore East, the panel featured renowned experts:

Mr. Santanu Das – Principal of Sarala Birla Academy, Bengaluru. Mr. Allan Andersen – Director of Chaman Bhartiya School, Bengaluru. Dr. Anil Kumar T – Principal of Amarajyothi Public School, Bengaluru. Ms. Suja George - Vice Chairperson of Alpha Group of Institutions.  Dr. Vandana Lulla – Director of Podar Group of International Schools, Mumbai. Srikant Babu – Director of Kennedy & NextGen Schools, Guntur & Ongole.

The summit fostered enriching dialogue on sustainable educational practices, bringing together the brightest minds in the field to shape the future of India’s education system.