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Ramesh Raskar to keynote Vidyabharati Foundation of America annual gala
This year's gala will showcase AI-enabled education, teacher development and digital learning while bringing together leaders to support values-based education.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 06, Jul 2026
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Ramesh Raskar / MIT Media Lab
Indian-American hardware and computer vision innovator Ramesh Raskar will deliver the keynote address at the Vidyabharati Foundation of America Annual Gala, scheduled for July 12 at the Boston Marriott Burlington in Massachusetts.
Raskar, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor internationally recognized for his work in artificial intelligence, computational imaging and technologies for social impact, will speak on the future of education and the role AI can play in widening access to learning while preserving human values.
The foundation announced that the event will bring together leaders from technology, education, healthcare, finance, entrepreneurship and philanthropy to highlight the role of innovation and artificial intelligence in expanding educational opportunities.
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Desh Deshpande, founder of Sycamore Networks will attend as the chief guest, while Rajendra Khaitan, national vice chairman of Vidyabharati, India, will be the guest of honor, representing one of the world's largest educational organizations.
The event will also feature Pooja Ika, founder and chief executive officer of AI-powered healthcare company Nirvana Health, and Debarshi Nandy, the Stephen J. Cloobeck Professor of Finance at Brandeis International Business School. Their participation is expected to focus on the intersection of entrepreneurship, healthcare, finance and education.
According to the foundation, this year's gala will spotlight initiatives to strengthen schools through teacher development, digital learning, AI-enabled educational infrastructure and community support. The event aims to raise support for expanding access to quality, values-based education across India.
Board member Satish Jha said the gathering reflects the foundation's commitment to connecting educational excellence with innovation and leadership.
“We are deeply honored to welcome professor Ramesh Raskar, chief guest Desh Deshpande, guest of honor Rajendra Khaitan, Pooja Ika, and professor Debarshi Nandy. Their collective achievements demonstrate that innovation achieves its highest purpose when it expands human opportunity through education,” Jha said.
The gala is expected to attract senior business executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, university leaders, scientists, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and members of the Indian-American community from across New England.
The Vidyabharati Foundation of America supports educational initiatives in partnership with Vidyabharati, India, focusing on schools, teacher development, digital learning and educational innovation.
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