As we enter the second decade of the 21^st Century,we notice a very different world from that of the last century, or for that matter even from the previous decade. Information and knowledge are growing at an exponential rate - faster than ever before in the history of humankind. Moreover, the meaning of 'knowledge' has shifted from being able to remember and repeat information to being able to find and use it.

The 21^st century education is bold. It breaks the mould. It is flexible, creative, challenging, and complex. It addresses a rapidly changing world filled with new problems as well as exciting new possibilities.

Although many educators, policy makers and parents still respond with a "that's impossible!" when talked about a st new paradigm of education for the 21 century, some have started working towards accomplishing this 'mission impossible'. They are beginning to reinvent almost everything in the field of education for the 21^st century - for the sake of our children, our students and the welfare of our world.

The future belongs to consummate one will have to be an intense observer, watching carefully what is happening in the environment and develop new insights into how things happen or could happen.
The mandate of the 4^th EDUConvEx is to explore the myriad new possibilities in this exciting new environment by bringing together all concerned stakeholders in the field of education. Expert stakeholders - the best in their fields of specialisation - who will incisively analyse the future of education, and what needs to be done to be part of the pioneering journey ahead.
I warmly invite you and your organisation to be a part of the 4 ^th EDUConvEx, and look forward to seeing you there.

Sanjay Malaviya,
Conference Producer & CEO, Planet EDU