The Maharashtra Educators’ Summit and Awards 2024 held on October 4, 2024, at The Lalit in Mumbai, was a distinguished event featuring insightful speakers on contemporary education trends. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Cdr. Kartikay Saini, whose illustrious career spans over three decades in both the Defence and civil sectors. As a former Indian Navy commander and Founder Chairman of Scottish High International School in Gurgaon, Dr. Saini has made significant contributions to education and global sports. His roles include former Chairman of Special Olympics India and the Unified Sports Advisory Board for Asia Pacific, Board member of Special Olympics International, and SUNFO Ambassador of Sri Lanka to India for UN Sustainable Goals 2030. Dr. Saini's accolades include the Forbes Changemaker Award at the House of Commons UK, Education Leader of the Year by the Economic Times, and the Leadership Award by the President of Mauritius. He is also a TED speaker and has spoken at Oxford University. His speech provided invaluable perspectives on education and leadership, enriching the summit experience.