An International Conference is being planned from June 1st week. Madam considered several possible themes and decided to select a theme related to the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She has finalized the conference…
An International Conference is being planned from June 1st week. Madam considered several possible themes and decided to select a theme related to the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She has finalized the conference theme to focus on emerging AI technologies and their impact across various fields. The conference brochure was prepared, and a series of Organizing Committee meetings were conducted to plan the International Conference.
During these meetings, the conference theme was finalized, eminent speakers were identified and invited, and the topics for their keynote and scientific sessions were decided to ensure a comprehensive and impactful academic programme.
The International Virtual Conference on "Re-engineering Nursing Curriculum: Competence Over Compliance, Embracing Telehealth and Navigating the Realities", organized by Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University, Bhopal, on 16th July 2026 commenced at 09:00 AM in the Conference Hall of Chirayu College of Nursing.
The event marked the beginning of an enriching academic gathering that brought together eminent national and international experts, nursing educators, researchers, healthcare professionals, faculty members, and students from various institutions across India and abroad through a virtual platform. The inaugural ceremony began with the gracious arrival and warm reception of the distinguished dignitaries.
The conference was honored by the esteemed presence of Dr. Ajay Goenka, M.D., President, Chirayu Charitable Foundation; Dr. Sudesh Kumar Sohani, Vice-Chancellor, Chirayu University, Dr. Narendra K. Lariya, Registrar, Chirayu University; Dr. Ashutosh Mangalgiri, Medical Director, Chirayu Medical College and Hospital and Dr. Pramilaa R., Principal, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University.
Their presence reflected the institution's unwavering commitment to promoting excellence in nursing education, research, and global academic collaboration. The function commenced with a graceful Welcome Dance performed by the B.Sc. Nursing students of Chirayu College of Nursing. The cultural performance was followed by the Welcome Address, which was delivered by Mr. Virendra Kumar Verma, Assistant Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University, Bhopal.
He extended a cordial and heartfelt welcome to the esteemed dignitaries, distinguished international and national speakers, respected principals, faculty members, researchers, delegates, healthcare professionals, and nursing students who had joined the conference virtually from various institutions across India and abroad.
In his address, he emphasized the significance of organizing an international conference on a contemporary theme that reflects the evolving needs of nursing education and healthcare. He expressed his gratitude to all the participants for their presence and encouraged everyone to actively engage in the scientific deliberations throughout the day. Following the welcome address, the ceremony proceeded with the traditional Lighting of the Lamp by the distinguished dignitaries.
The ceremonial lighting of the lamp symbolized the removal of ignorance through the light of knowledge and marked the formal inauguration of the conference. It represented wisdom, enlightenment, hope, and the pursuit of excellence in nursing education and research. The next segment of the event was the Unfolding of the Conference Theme, presented by Dr. Pramilaa R., Principal, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University.
She eloquently explained the conference theme, "Re-engineering Nursing Curriculum: Competence Over Compliance, Embracing Telehealth and Navigating the Realities." In her address, she highlighted the growing need to redesign nursing education to meet the changing demands of modern healthcare systems.
She emphasized the importance of shifting from traditional compliance-based education to competency-based learning, enabling nursing graduates to develop critical thinking, clinical decision-making, leadership, and evidence-based practice skills.
Madam also stressed the integration of telehealth, digital health technologies, simulation-based education, and innovative teaching strategies into the nursing curriculum to prepare future nurses for technologically advanced healthcare environments. She encouraged educators and students alike to embrace innovation while maintaining the core values of compassion, ethics, and patient-centered care.
The conference then proceeded with the Registrar's Address, delivered by Dr. Narendra K. Lariya, Registrar, Chirayu University. In his address, he appreciated the efforts of the organizing committee for arranging an international academic event that brought together experts from different parts of the world. He emphasized the University's commitment to promoting quality education, research excellence, academic innovation, and international collaboration.
This was followed by the Vice-Chancellor's Peroration, delivered by Dr. Sudesh Kumar Sohani, Vice-Chancellor, Chirayu University. He addressed the gathering by highlighting the transformative changes taking place in healthcare education across the globe. He emphasized the importance of competency-based education, digital learning platforms, telehealth, artificial intelligence, and technological advancements in preparing future nursing professionals.
He motivated students and educators to embrace lifelong learning, innovation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the evolving healthcare needs of society. He also appreciated the international participation in the conference and reaffirmed the University's commitment to academic excellence and global partnerships. The Inaugural Address was then delivered by Dr. Ajay Goenka, M.D., President, Chirayu Charitable Foundation.
In his inspiring address, he highlighted the pivotal role of nurses as the backbone of the healthcare system and emphasized the need for continuous curriculum reforms to prepare competent, compassionate, and technologically skilled nursing professionals. He spoke about the growing significance of telehealth, digital healthcare, evidence-based practice, leadership, and ethical values in modern nursing.
Sir appreciated the initiative taken by Chirayu College of Nursing in organizing this international conference and encouraged all participants to utilize the knowledge gained from the scientific sessions to improve nursing education, clinical practice, research, and patient care. The Inaugural Function concluded at 9:30 AM with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Mrs. Shefali Latesh, Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University.
She expressed her sincere gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, international and national resource persons, university authorities, organizing committee, faculty members, student volunteers, technical support team, delegates, and participants for their invaluable presence, guidance, and contributions towards the successful conduct of the inaugural ceremony.
She acknowledged the dedicated efforts of everyone involved in organizing the conference and expressed confidence that the day's scientific sessions would provide meaningful learning experiences and inspire future innovations in nursing education and practice.
Thus, the inaugural function concluded on a highly positive and inspiring note, marking the successful beginning of an intellectually enriching International Virtual Conference dedicated to advancing nursing education through competency, innovation, technology, and global collaboration.
Following the successful completion of the inaugural function, the Scientific Session I commenced at 9:45 AM under the moderation of Dr. Thamarai Selvi P., Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University, Bhopal. At the outset, Dr. Thamarai Selvi warmly welcomed the participants and introduced the distinguished resource person for the first scientific session.
She highlighted the speaker's academic achievements, teaching experience, and valuable contributions to nursing education and research. She also emphasized the relevance of the session in addressing the current transformation taking place in nursing education worldwide.
The first scientific session was delivered by Ms. Kristina, M.Sc. (N), Ph.D., Lecturer, Universitas Patria Artha, Indonesia, on the topic "Transforming Rote Learning Towards Competency-Based Education to Meet Standards."
The session was highly informative and focused on the urgent need to shift nursing education from traditional memorization-based learning to a competency-based approach that equips students with the knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, professional attitudes, and decision-making capabilities required in modern healthcare settings.
Following the Tea Break, the Second Scientific Session commenced at 11:15 AM under the moderation of Dr. Thamarai Selvi, Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University. The session was delivered by Dr. Noor Shuhada Binti Salleh, M.Sc. (N), Ph.D., Lecturer, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, on the topic "Integrating AI-Driven Diagnostic Tools in Nursing Education."
In her insightful presentation, Dr. Noor Shuhada highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming nursing education and healthcare delivery. She explained how AI-powered diagnostic tools can assist nursing students and healthcare professionals in enhancing clinical decision-making, improving diagnostic accuracy, identifying patient risks at an early stage, and supporting evidence-based practice.
She emphasized the integration of AI technologies such as clinical decision support systems, predictive analytics, virtual simulations, machine learning, and electronic health records into nursing curricula to prepare future nurses for technologically advanced healthcare environments. The session was highly informative and provided participants with valuable insights into the future of technology-enabled nursing education and practice.
Following the Lunch Break, the Third Scientific Session commenced at 1:45 PM under the moderation of Dr. Thamarai Selvi, Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University. The session was presented by Ms. A. Saputri Mulyana, M.Sc. (N), Ph.D., Lecturer, Universitas Patria Artha, Indonesia, on the topic "Ethical Navigation of Workplace Challenges of Nurses and Teaching Resilience and Self-Care."
During her presentation, Ms. Mulyana highlighted the numerous ethical and professional challenges nurses encounter in today's healthcare settings, including heavy workloads, staff shortages, workplace conflicts, moral dilemmas, compassion fatigue, and burnout. She emphasized the importance of adhering to professional ethics, maintaining patient confidentiality, effective communication, accountability, and ethical decision-making while delivering quality patient care.
The speaker also discussed resilience as an essential competency for nurses, enabling them to adapt positively to stressful situations, maintain emotional well-being, and continue providing compassionate care despite workplace challenges. The session was highly appreciated for its practical relevance and inspiring message on promoting both professional excellence and personal well-being in nursing.
The Fourth and Final Scientific Session commenced at 3:00 PM under the moderation of Dr. Thamarai Selvi, Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University. The session was delivered by Dr. Neerja Sood, M.Sc. (N), Ph.D., Director, School of Health Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, on the topic "Advocacy for Stronger Regulatory Policies to Elevate the Academic Standing of Nursing Faculty."
In her thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Neeraja Sood emphasized the need for robust regulatory frameworks and policy reforms to strengthen nursing education and enhance the professional status of nursing faculty. She highlighted the importance of standardized faculty qualifications, continuous professional development, research promotion, leadership training, fair career advancement opportunities, and transparent recruitment and promotion policies.
Following the successful completion of all four scientific sessions, the conference participants were given a Tea Break from 4:15 PM to 4:30 PM, providing an opportunity for networking, interaction, and reflection on the enriching scientific deliberations of the day. After the break, the Valedictory Function commenced at 4:30 PM, marking the formal conclusion of the International Virtual Conference.
The valedictory ceremony celebrated the successful completion of the conference and acknowledged the contributions of the distinguished speakers, dignitaries, organizers, faculty members, delegates, and participants. The valedictory session began with a warm Welcome Address delivered by Prof. Sherin A. Varghese, Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University.
She extended a cordial welcome to the dignitaries, international and national speakers, faculty members, delegates, and students who had actively participated throughout the conference. In her address, she expressed immense satisfaction over the overwhelming response received from participants across various institutions and countries.
She highlighted that the conference had provided an excellent platform for exchanging innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and discussing emerging trends in nursing education, telehealth, competency-based learning, artificial intelligence, professional ethics, resilience, and policy advocacy.
She appreciated the enthusiastic participation of all attendees and encouraged them to translate the knowledge and insights gained during the conference into their teaching, research, and clinical practice. This was followed by the Vice-Chancellor's Address, delivered by Dr. Sudesh Kumar Sohani, Vice-Chancellor, Chirayu University. In his inspiring speech, he congratulated the organizing committee for successfully hosting an international academic event of high quality.
He appreciated the valuable contributions made by the eminent national and international speakers in enriching the participants with contemporary knowledge and global perspectives on nursing education. He emphasized that competency-based education, digital innovation, research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of advanced technologies such as telehealth and artificial intelligence are essential for preparing future-ready nursing professionals.
He encouraged faculty members and students to continue engaging in research, lifelong learning, and professional development to meet the evolving healthcare needs of society. He also reaffirmed Chirayu University's commitment to promoting academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration in healthcare education. The Valedictory Address was then delivered by Dr. Ajay Goenka, M.D., President, Chirayu Charitable Foundation.
In his motivating address, he congratulated the organizers for conducting a successful international conference and appreciated the active participation of nursing educators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students from across the globe. He highlighted the indispensable role of nurses in strengthening healthcare systems and emphasized the need for continuous curriculum reforms that focus on competency, innovation, leadership, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
Dr. Goenka stressed that nursing education must evolve in response to the changing healthcare landscape by embracing emerging technologies, evidence-based practice, digital health, and global standards. He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the conference in their academic, research, and clinical settings, thereby contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession and improving the quality of patient care.
He concluded by expressing his confidence that such international academic collaborations would continue to inspire excellence in nursing education and healthcare practice. The conference concluded with the Vote of Thanks, delivered by Mrs. Nisha Divakaran, Professor, Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University.
She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ajay Goenka, President, Chirayu Charitable Foundation; Dr. Sudesh Kumar Sohani, Vice-Chancellor, Chirayu University; Dr. Narendra K. Lariya, Registrar, Chirayu University; Dr. Pramilaa R., Principal, Chirayu College of Nursing; all the distinguished international and national resource persons; the moderator, faculty members, delegates, participants, technical support team, organizing committee, and students for their invaluable support and contribution towards the grand success of the conference.
She acknowledged the dedication and teamwork of everyone involved in organizing the event and appreciated the enthusiastic participation of delegates from various institutions. She expressed hope that the knowledge shared during the conference would inspire innovation, strengthen nursing education, and promote excellence in healthcare practice. The Valedictory Function concluded at 5:00 PM, marking the successful completion of the International Virtual Conference.
The conference ended on a note of inspiration and academic fulfillment, leaving participants enriched with new knowledge, global perspectives, and renewed commitment towards advancing competency-based nursing education, embracing technological innovations, promoting ethical practice, and strengthening collaborative efforts to improve nursing education and healthcare outcomes worldwide.