1st National Conclave on Design Thinking for Academic Leaders

The School of Design Thinking (SoDT) and Intellect have hosted the '1st National Conclave on Design Thinking for Academic Leaders' in Chennai, focusing on the theme 'Talent 2040'. The event aimed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future by transforming academic institutions to align with the changing needs of the future. 

The event provided professional development, strategic insights, and impactful solutions to challenges, allowing academic leaders to shape the future of education and drive positive change in their institutions. Prof. (Dr.) T G Sitharam, Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), emphasized the importance of evaluating Design Thinking capability for institutes, establishing task forces at different levels, and curating a comprehensive curriculum in academia to achieve the 'Talent 2040' agenda.

Dr. AnbuRathinavel, Head of the School of Design Thinking and Chief Design Officer of Intellect, expressed pride in hosting the event, demonstrating the design mindset to help solve complex challenges and create meaningful experiences.