Ahmedabad, 24 October 2026: Army Public School, Ahmedabad, hosted a prestigious CBSE Regional Conference on Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence, bringing together nearly 300 educators, including principals and teachers, for an enriching exchange of ideas on the evolving landscape of education.
The conference was graced by the esteemed presence of the Chief Guest and Patron, Army Public School Ahmedabad, Maj Gen A. K. Mohla, GOC, 11 RAPID (H); Brig Mohit Saxena, Vr C, Chairman, Army Public School Ahmedabad; Shri Anil Kumar Thakur, Regional Officer, CBSE, Ahmedabad; Shri Vinod Dialani, Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE; Dr. Mridula Singh, Head, Centre of Excellence, CBSE, Ahmedabad; and Prof. Manish Jain, Teaching Professor at IIT Gandhinagar and Principal Coordinator of the Centre for Creative Learning. The dignitaries were warmly welcomed by the host Principal, Ms Sangeeta Patel.
In her opening remarks, Principal Ms Sangeeta Patel drew inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasising that wisdom and discernment must guide the responsible use of technology in education. She highlighted the importance of nurturing learners who can think independently, question intelligently and use emerging technologies with ethical awareness.
Chief Guest Maj Gen A. K. Mohla underscored the importance of human values, imagination and character in ensuring that technological advancement serves a meaningful purpose. He encouraged educators to embrace innovation while keeping the holistic development of students at the centre of the educational process.
Shri Anil Kumar Thakur, Regional Officer, CBSE, Ahmedabad, highlighted the pivotal role of teachers in transforming information into understanding and nurturing learners who can evaluate and responsibly use technology. Shri Vinod Dialani, Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE, emphasised the ethical and intelligent application of artificial intelligence as an enabler of learning. Dr. Mridula Singh, Head, Centre of Excellence, CBSE, Ahmedabad, stressed the importance of computational thinking in encouraging students to question, analyse, discern and create with purpose.
Prof. Manish Jain, Teaching Professor at IIT Gandhinagar and Principal Coordinator of the Centre for Creative Learning, shared valuable perspectives on experiential STEM education and innovative approaches that make learning engaging, creative and accessible. Drawing upon his extensive experience in research, industry and education, he highlighted the significance of hands-on learning in developing scientific temper, problem-solving abilities and creative thinking among students.
The academic sessions further enriched the conference. Dr Anshika Srivastava, Assistant Professor & Programme Co-ordinator, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, shared valuable insights on the role of technology and AI in shaping future-ready education.
Mr Gaurav Khanna, Principal, Aryan Public School, Ajmer, highlighted the significance of Computational Thinking and AI in developing problem-solving and logical thinking skills among learners.
Mr Mukesh Shelat, Former Principal, DPS, Varanasi, shared practical perspectives on integrating Computational Thinking and AI into the teaching-learning process.
The panel discussion brought together eminent Principals of Ahmedabad schools to explore innovative ways of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) into classroom practices. The exchange of ideas offered educators practical strategies and fresh perspectives to make learning more engaging, interactive, and future-ready. The District Training Coordinators (DTCs) of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, along with other Deputy District Training Coordinators (Dy. DTCs), were also present, adding to the collaborative spirit of the conference.
