Pune : The ELT Summit 2023, a virtual international conference, jointly organized by MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune and the International Society for Educational Leadership (ISEL), was successfully concluded. The two-day conference brought together educators, scholars and experts from the USA, Australia, Canada, the UK, India and various other countries to explore diverse aspects of English language teaching and learning.
The Executive President and Vice-Chancellor of MIT ADT University, Prof. Dr. Mangesh T. Karad, conveyed his best wishes for the conference, emphasising the role of the English language and literature in shaping harmonious personalities and fostering a visionary outlook towards society and the nation. The inaugural function witnessed the presence of distinguished personalities, including Prof. Dr. Anant Chakradev, Pro-Vice Chancellor, MIT ADT University; Mr. Dhruv Joshi, ISEL, USA; Dr. Tarun Patel, Technical Advisor, ELT Summit 23; and Dr. Atul Patil, Director of the MIT School of Holistic Development and Coordinator of the ELT Summit. Dr. Robert Filback from the USA, a keynote speaker at the plenary session, highlighted the influence of language on society, emphasizing its role in bringing about change and innovation, particularly in science and technology. Dr. Peter Watkins, during the closing ceremony, stressed the importance of events like ELT Summit 2023 and their implementation for the betterment of language and society.
Key speakers for the plenary sessions included Dr. Robert Filback (USA), Dr. Judith Hanks (UK), Dr. Catherine Akersow (Canada), Dr. Brenda Mujeta (USA), Marsha Jing-Ji Lia (UK), Dr. Mousumi Guha Banerjee (India), Paresh Joshi, Dr. Haribabu Thammineni, Jyoti Ramesh Pai, Dr. Shalini Sharma, and others. The conference featured over 100 research paper presentations, parallel paper sessions, panel discussions, and networking sessions.
Dr. Atul Patil, the Coordinator of ELT Summit 2023, expressed that literature and language have the power to transcend boundaries and build bridges connecting communities. The conference provided a valuable learning experience for participants, as eminent dignitaries shared their knowledge and thoughts.
The success of the conference was evident in the active participation of attendees from around the world. Coordinated by members of ISEL and MIT ADT University, the event showcased the global collaboration in advancing English language teaching and learning. The inauguration function was compared by Dr. Ashok Ghuge & Prof. Amisha Jaykar and Prof. Sneha Waghatkar moderated the valedictory ceremony.
