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IB DIGNITARIES DAIS ALUMNI PANEL DISCUSSION

“How technology promotes diversity,

inclusion and equity and is a celebration of the resilience,

creativity, and determination of our youth.”

A platform for students, educators and the community, to express their Ms Jennifer Bahrami and Mr Timothy Logan - Festival of Hope
innovative ideas and share their unique perspectives. Together, we will explore Co-Directors, Mr Matt Costello- Chief Business Development
Officer, Dr Nicole Bien - Chief Schools Officer, Mrs Isha Ambani Mr Olli Pekka Heinonen in conversation with DAIS ALUMNI:
new ways to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
Piramal - Vice-Chairperson , Mr Abhimanyu Basu - CEO and Ushma Ghatlia Marwah (Class of 2006, IB Class of 2008),
Dean, Mr Olli Pekka Heinonen - Director General of the IB, and Sukriti Y. J. (Class of 2006, IB Class of 2008), Ranveer
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS Mr Mahesh Balakrishnan Development and Recognition Allahabadia (ICSE Class of 2005) and Om Dhumatkar (Head
Boy, 1st Graduating DAIS IBDP Class of 2005)
Manager (India and Nepal).

“Education holds the key to transforming lives, breaking barriers, and shaping a DAIS STUDENTS ORGANISING COMMITTEE
brighter future for all. In education, technology is the single largest enabler to
make learning more accessible, exciting, & enjoyable. Technology has permeated
I enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating with
every aspect of our existence and holds an incredible power to shape a brighter diverse people for a better future. Working with I enjoy events which build on community,
future for all in promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. And in today's digital a spirited community to inspire others is connection, and creativity. I also appreciate the
age, giving wings to hope is technology. It is an honour for Dhirubhai Ambani something I have always been passionate about, chance to know more about stories of hope that
and the Festival of Hope will serve as a platform have inspired others.
International School to host the Festival of Hope. Hope is a powerful thing. It is
Hrishita Shah for the same. Yana Shah
an instrument of change. The first step to a new reality, a brighter tomorrow.” CONNECTION STRENGTH
Ms. Isha Ambani Piramal – Vice Chairperson
I love organising events of a large scale, such as
To me, hope is the strength to fight for a better this one, and I believe that this will be a great
future. I aspire to make the world around me a platform for sharing ideas and experiences that
more equitable place for everyone in it.
“The 'Festival of Hope' is an initiative towards guiding all stakeholders to achieve the IB will strengthen our community.
Learner Profile- with focus on developing knowledgeable and caring young people. The Aneesh Kumar Anishka Manawat
RESILIENCE DREAM
'Festival of Hope' carries a brilliant tagline – THINK BOLDLY. INQUIRE BRAVELY. ACT
TOGETHER. It's an honour for Dhirubhai Ambani International School to host this event that I think that kindness goes a long way in
was conceptualized and promoted by IB globally, to unite us at this challenging times. The I believe that hope is what helps us keep going restoring hope for a better tomorrow. Putting a
in difficult times, and by organising this event,
Festival of Hope has left us with a renewed sense of optimism. We hope that the spirit of smile on someone’s face gives them a shimmer
we are providing a platform for the community
hope and positivity that we have witnessed here today into our lives and make a difference in to gather and share ideas and stories that will of hope that bad times are temporary, and
everything will be just fine, and I would love to
our communities.” Abhimanyu Basu - Dean & CEO empower us. be a part of a mission that promotes this idea.
Dhrriti Yagnik Vansh Bhatia
PERSEVERANCE KINDNESS

“The Festival of Hope started with the vision to support impactful ideas and conversations I believe hope is what drives us to be better I believe that by sharing our stories, talents, and
that translate to positive action. The exhibits by the students in New Delhi and Mumbai have people and make better decisions for our future. kindness, we can create a ripple effect of hope
proven to be powerful testimonials of this vision. I would love to share and learn more about that will touch the lives of many and make a
We at International Baccalaureate believe in facilitating high quality education for a better and more others' stories. positive impact on our world.
peaceful world. As we stay committed to this cause, we are proud of the progress we've made in the Mahika Goyal Aditya Gupta
country so far. MOTIVATION AMBITION
Our partnerships with Delhi Board of Secondary Education (DBSE) and with the Haryana Hope has, for centuries, been the guiding light
School Education Board, will help us deliver high quality education in state-run schools. We in the seemingly bottomless Pandora's box of Being hopeful for our future is vital today, more
are also expecting a 31% increase in the implementation of our programmes across India as despair, illuminating the frontiers of a glorious than ever. I believe the Festival of Hope is a
tomorrow. The Festival of Hope channels that
we keep empowering learners to thrive and make a difference. energy into a concrete reality, and I believe that powerful platform to spread the message of
What we have experienced over the last few days was truly phenomenal and has by contributing to this event, I can aid in the hope and propagate positive change to help our
spread of hope as a beacon of inspiration and
strengthened our conviction in the potential of the students, and the in the IB curriculum.” Khushi Joshi change to provide a better future for the Aryan Kaushal world, and this is why I chose to be a part of.
Mr. Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General, International Baccalaureate FAITH community that I reside in. CHANGE

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