One day, 05 August 2026
Programme
Keynotes, policy dialogue, two expert panels, success stories from green schools and the launch of the Green Schools Bengaluru Network.
Conclave highlights
What the day holds
Keynote addresses
Policy dialogue
Expert panel discussions
Success stories from Green Schools
Networking sessions
Launch of the Green Schools Bengaluru Network
Running order
Tentative programme schedule
Timings and speakers are indicative and may be updated closer to the event.
Tentative Programme Schedule
The official schedule sheet · PDF · 533 KB
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09:00 – 09:30 AM
Registration
Vanalok & EMPRI -
09:30 – 09:40 AM
Invocation
Bharat Scouts & Guides -
09:40 – 09:50 AM
Inauguration, Lighting of the Lamp
Vanalok, EMPRI, BSG -
09:50 – 10:00 AM
Welcome Address
Vanalok -
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Address
- Mr. Krishna Byregowda — Hon'ble Minister for Bangalore Development Authority
- Dr. P G R Sindhia — Chief Commissioner, Karnataka Bharat Scouts & Guides
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10:30 – 10:45 AM
Launches
- Green Schools Bengaluru Initiative booklet
- Credit course — "Ecologics to Economics"
- Green Schools Bangalore Network website
Vanalok, TDU & EMPRI -
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Keynote — Nature in Education for Sustainability
- Principal Secretary, Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka
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11:15 – 11:30 AM
Tea Break & Networking
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11:30 – 11:45 AM
Announcements and Eco Activity
Vanalok -
11:45 – 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion I
Role of Educators in Green School Transformation
- Moderator: Hariram Murthy
- Dr. Vasudeva R
- Dr. Chandrashekhar H.B
- Dr. Pramod Katti
- Mr. Prasanna Kumar
Vanalok, EMPRI -
01:00 – 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
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01:30 – 02:30 PM
Eco Activity
EMPRI -
02:30 – 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion II
Transforming Schools through Nature Education: outdoor camps and eco research
- Moderator: Dr. Chetan Nag
- Dr. Chalapati Rao
- Dr. Lakshmikanth H M
- Dr. Pramod Kumar
- Ms. Priyanka Prakash
- Mr. Jai Sharma
Vanalok, EMPRI -
03:15 – 03:40 PM
Success Stories
Best practices from Green Schools, Eco Clubs and sustainability champions
- GEMS Schools, Dubai
- FEE School, Netherland
- Toyota Ecozone, Bidadi
Vanalok, EMPRI -
03:40 – 03:50 PM
Tea Break & Networking
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03:50 – 04:00 PM
Green Schools Bengaluru Network
Presentation of the network and the year-round engagement programme
Vanalok, EMPRI -
04:00 – 04:10 PM
Green Schools Commitment & Pledge
Commitment by participating schools to adopt green campus and nature education initiatives
Vanalok, EMPRI -
04:10 – 04:30 PM
Valedictory, Vote of Thanks & National Anthem
Vanalok
Free registration
Register your school
Bring your school to the conclave
Register once and your entry pass arrives by email. Show the QR code at the gate on 05 August 2026.