At the 5th Annual IC3 Conference, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies & Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation was the keynote speaker for the opening plenary. Committee. She is a Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which has invested $988 million in nation-building institutions and has driven transformational leadership since inception in 1994. Passionate about wildlife and conservation, Roshni established The Habitats Trust in 2018, which works to protect India’s natural habitats and indigenous species. In recognition of her outstanding work both in business and in philanthropy, Roshni has received several honors and accolades including being featured in "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" compiled and released by Forbes, in 2020 for the fourth consecutive year.

In 2016, a simple yet powerful vision began to take shape: counseling in every school, purpose for every child. What started as a small gathering in India has since grown into a global movement that connects thousands of educators, universities, organizations, and counselors around the world.

What is really worrying the next generation of the workforce? In this insightful discussion, career counselors Anjali Narang and Dr. Rashi Ahuja Dixit dive deep into the unique challenges and pressures facing Gen Z today. From the rise of AI to a "paralyzing pressure of perfectionism," they explore the data behind Gen Z’s mental health and provide actionable advice for students and educators to stay ahead in an uncertain world.

Is Australia still the right choice for your international education? In this deep-dive discussion, Vik SIngh (Trade Commissioner, Austrade) and Dr. Gurpreet Singh (Regional Director, University of Newcastle) break down the current landscape of studying in Australia. They tackle the big questions around new student caps and policy changes, clarifying that Australia remains a welcoming and open destination with a specific focus on maintaining the integrity and quality of the student experience.