Programme


Programme

24th November, 2025
Inaugural Session
Time Venue Sub-Theme
10:30 AM to 12.30 PM Kurukshetra University - Bhagwad Gita Sadan Inaugural session
12.30 PM to 14.00 PM Kurukshetra University -International Guest House Lunch Break
Plenary Sessions (Parallel Tracks)
14:00 PM to 16:30 PM Kurukshetra University-Senate Hall (University School of Management and Institute of Management Studies) Plenary Session 1
Karmayoga for Digital Native: Integrating Gita Ethics with the Dynamics of the Digital World
1. Prof. Mark Allon (Sydney),
2. Prof Hiroyuki Sato (Japan),
3. Prof Kailash Chand Sharma, Chairperson HSHEC
4. Mr. Jay Mickelson (USA)
5. Prof. (Dr). Dhaneshwor (Nepal)
6. Prof. Laxmidhar Behara, Director IIT Mandi
7. Prof. Jagbir Singh, Chancellor, Central University of Punjab
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Kurukshetra University-Faculty Lounge (Department of Tourism and Hotel Management) Plenary session 2
Ecology of Co-Existence
1. Sister Vilai (Vrinporn) Ueranant (aka Swami Geeta Kiran), (Thailand)
2. Dr. Marcis Gasūns, (Russia)
3. Prof. Srinivas Wankhade, VC Central Sanskrit University
4.Dr. Aitzhanova Assel (Ananda Vrindavani D.D.), (Astana)
5.Mr. ZoltanHosszu, (Hungary)
6. Dr. Markandey Ahuja, Gita Gyan Sansthan, Former Vice Chancellor, Gurugram University
7. Prof. Sudesh, Vice Chancellor, BPSMU
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Kurukshetra University- Seminar Hall - ITTR (Institute of Teacher Training & Research) Plenary Session 3
The Moral Compass: Re-Examining Duty, Peace and Harmony
1. Mr Li Jianlin, (China)
2. Dr. Javier Ruiz Calderon, (Spain)
3. Ms. Lina Lukosiene/Vidya ,(Lithuania)
4. Prof Pawan Sharma, PVC, CU Haryana
5. Prof. Nawab Ali, Aligarh Muslim University
6. Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne, (Sri Lanka)
7. Prof. Vijay Kumar, VC, CDLU, Sirsa
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Kurukshetra University- UIET Vishveshwarayya Hall (University Institute of Engineering & Technology) Plenary Session 4
The Signal in Noise of Digital Battlefield
1. Mr. Shivananda, (Malaysia)
2. Swami Satprakashananda Saraswati, (Malaysia)
3. Mr. Daniel Hume, (Ehiopia)
4. Shri Pankaj Maurya, (Bahrain)
5. Prof. K P Kochhar, AIIMS Delhi
6. Prof Upender Rao, JNU Delhi
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Kurukshetra University - Seminar Hall, Department of Law Plenary Session 5
Navigating the Crossroads of Choice, Conflict and Consequences
1. Swami, Aparokshananda (Perth)
2. Prof. (Dr.) Narayan Prasad Gautam, (Nepal)
3. Mr. Ilya Tarkan, (Belarus)
4. Prof. Vibha Agarwal, Department of Sanskrit, KUK
5. Prof. Anna Rucinska, (Poland)
6. Prof. Kulbhushan Chandel, HP University, Shimla
Technical Sessions (Parallel Tracks)
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Seminar Hall – Department of Ancient Indian History Technical Session
Timeline of Mahabharata
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Seminar Hall - Department of Social Work Technical Session
Svadharma and Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: A Guiding Philosophy for Duty, Peace and Harmony in Social Work Practice
14:30 PM to 17:00 PM Seminar Hall - Department of Home Science Technical Session
Svadharma, Nishkama Karma and Psychological Well-Being through Nutrition Service: Insights from Bhagavad Gita
25th November, 2025
Round Table
10.30 AM to 12:00 Noon Kurukshetra University Senate Hall Round Table - Learning’s from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Experience sharing and future collaborations-Idea exchange with Foreign Scholars
12:00 Noon onwards - Excursion visits from KDB
26th November, 2025
Technical Sessions (Parallel Tracks)
Session Institute/Department Themes
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit (Seminar Hall of Department of Ancient Indian History) Svadharma in Gita: The Foundation of a meaningful life from the Individual to the whole
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM University School of Management and Institute of Management Studies (Seminar Hall USM) Immutable Transformational Bhagavad Gita Wisdom for Excellence in Management
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Department of Tourism and Hotel Management (Seminar Hall DTTHM) Svadharma in Bhagavad Gita: Inspiration for Duty, Pease, and Harmony Through Tourism
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Department of Law (Seminar Hall Department of Law) Fundamental Duties: Insights from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Institute of Teacher Training & Research (ITTR) Svadharma and Education for Character, Harmony, and Citizenship
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Centre (Senate Hall) Understanding Svadharma: The Inner Compass of Righteous Action
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Institute of Integrated and Honors Studies (IIHS) (Auditorium IIHS) Concept and Solutions for a Developed Bharat: in the perspective of the Gita’s Svadharma
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM University Institute of Engineering and Tech. (UIET) (Vishveshwarayya Hall) Ethics, AI, Technology, and Human Agency in the Light of the Gita
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Department of Fine Arts (Seminar Hall of 1857 Museum) Art as a Path to Inner Peace and Universal Harmony in the Light of the Bhagavad Gita
09:30 AM to 13:00 PM Department of Punjabi (Ganpati Chandragupt Seminar Hall) Srimad Bhagavad Gita: The concept of harmony and World Peace
13:00 PM to 14:30 PM Lunch Crush Hall
Valedictory Session
14:30 PM to 16:30 PM Valedictory Session Senate Hall
16:30 PM to 17:00 PM High Tea Crush Hall

Technical Session Presentation Guidelines

1. Eligibility:

  • Only selected papers will be allowed for presentation in the Technical Sessions.
  • To be eligible for the Best Paper Award, the full paper must be submitted as per the conference guidelines.

2. Presentation Time:

  • Each presenter will be allotted 5–7 minutes for their presentation.
  • Presenters are encouraged to be concise, focused, and adhere strictly to the time limit.

3. Presentation Submission:

  • Any presentation slides or materials (PowerPoint/PDF) must be uploaded in advance to the designated session portal or emailed as per instructions provided.
  • Late submissions may not be accepted, and presenters may be asked to proceed without slides if materials are not received on time.

4. Best Paper Award:

  • Session Chair(s) may declare the Best Paper in their Technical Session.
  • Certificates for Best Paper will be awarded during the Valedictory Session.
  • In the case of joint authorship, the certificate will be awarded only to the registered participant(s) who deliver the presentation.
  • Session Chair(s) are not obliged to declare a Best Paper in every session. Their decision will be final and binding in all respects.
  • In case a presenter is awarded with Best Paper in more than one session, including Poster presentation, then she/he can claim only one award.

5. Presentation Guidelines:

  • Focus on key findings, methodology, and contributions. Avoid reading the full paper verbatim.
  • Use clear visuals and concise text to enhance understanding.
  • Practice timing to ensure completion within the allotted slot.