National Level Events

National Level Technical Events

• Organized (Coordinator) a National Doctor’s Day 2024 as “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts.” As part of Sustainable Development Outreach Activities, SDG Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, on July 3rd, 2024, at NITTTR Kolkata.

• Organized (Coordinator) an AICTE-VAANI workshop on “Waste to Energy” in the Oriya language at NITTTR Extension Centre in Bhubaneswar from July 29th - 30th, 2024. 

• Organized (Coordinator) an Industry & Academic conclave 2024 at NITTTR Kolkata Extension Centre at Bhubaneswar, Orissa, from 8th – 9th August 2024.

•  Organized (Coordinator) a 6-days Online Workshop on " Waste to Wealth Innovation" Under the theme" Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change" from 02nd to 07th Dec 2024 under the scheme ATAL Faculty Development Programme. 

National Education and Leadership Conclave 2026

The National Education and Leadership Conclave 2026, organized by the National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, is scheduled to be held on 25th February 2026. The conclave aims to bring together academicians, education leaders, administrators, and professionals to deliberate on contemporary developments, leadership practices, and transformative initiatives in education, within the context of the evolving national and global educational landscape.

Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the conclave will serve as a platform for thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and collaborative dialogue through expert talks and panel discussions on key issues impacting educational institutions and leadership.

The Chief Guest, Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Former Chairman of AICTE and Former Director of IIT Guwahati, delivered an inspiring keynote on “Empowering Young Minds for a Viksit Bharat.” He emphasized visionary leadership, innovation-led education, strong industry–academia collaboration, and youth empowerment as essential pillars for elevating India’s global standing in technical education. His address set a powerful tone for transformative and accountable leadership. 

With the divine blessings of Maa Mahakali, Prof. Naveen BP conceptualized and executed the conclave with exceptional foresight, clarity, and strategic depth. As the principal architect of the event, he transformed a visionary idea into a nationally significant academic platform.

His leadership was evident in:

Conceptual Vision: Designing the conclave as a leadership-driven forum addressing contemporary challenges in technical education.
Strategic Planning: Curating themes aligned with national priorities such as innovation, youth empowerment, and Viksit Bharat.
Execution Excellence: Ensuring meticulous coordination, structured sessions, and high-impact engagement among participants.
Institutional Positioning: Elevating NITTTR Kolkata’s national visibility as a thought leader in academic leadership and policy dialogue.

Distinguished by clarity of thought, unwavering commitment, and disciplined execution, Prof. Naveen BP’s stewardship reflected both professional excellence and deep spiritual conviction. His ability to harmonize vision with action made the conclave not merely an event, but a transformative institutional milestone.

AILS 2026: Transforming Vision into Reality 

The National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, successfully hosted the AI Leadership Summit (AILS) 2026 on 30–31 July 2026 under the theme “Shaping Intelligent Futures.” With more than 550 participants from academia, industry, research and education, the summit marked a significant milestone in the Institute’s journey towards AI-driven technical education and innovation.

A major highlight of AILS 2026 was the vision and dedicated efforts of Prof. B. P. Naveen, whose commitment helped transform an ambitious idea into a nationally visible platform. From conceptualization and meticulous planning to stakeholder engagement, industry outreach and mobilisation of sponsorship, Prof. Naveen played a pivotal role in scaling the event and creating meaningful academia–industry partnerships.

His persistent efforts in approaching industry organizations and securing sponsorship support strengthened the financial and professional foundation of the summit, enabling NITTTR Kolkata to host a high-impact national-level event. The participation of eminent academicians, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, faculty members and students further enhanced the Institute’s visibility and reputation.

AILS 2026 also provided the foundation for NITTTR Kolkata’s vision of establishing a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, aligned with Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047. The subsequent development of AI-focused skill initiatives through the Centre for Integrated Skill Development (CISD) further demonstrates how the summit’s vision is being converted into concrete institutional outcomes.

The successful organization of AILS 2026 is therefore a proud milestone for NITTTR Kolkata, demonstrating the Institute’s growing capability to lead national initiatives in AI, innovation, industry collaboration and future-ready technical education. It stands as a powerful example of how vision, leadership, perseverance and teamwork can transform an idea into reality.