Topic 1: Sustainable Development, Pilgrimage, Tourism and its linkages. Identification of and planning for conservation and development of the essence of rural. Buddhist heritage sites – Indian and International experiences
Chairperson: Dr Alok Tripathi, ASI Deputy DG
Rapporteur: GBU

Topic 2: Amravati and Sannati: The Art of an Early Buddhist Monument in Context
Speaker: Dr Akira Shimada, University of Vienna, Institut für Kunstgeschichte -Vienna Studies in Tibetology and Buddhism, Harvard University
Alternate Speaker: Dr Kishore Rao, Director, School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

Topic 3: Yet to be decided
Speaker: Yet to be decided

Topic 4: Yet to be decided
Speaker: Yet to be decided

Topic 1: LEARNING FROM SOCIETIES engaged with the heritage of Buddhism: Indian and International experiences. Future Directions and Establishment of the Academy. Developing a Buddhist Heritage Conservation Curriculum

• Key subjects for postgraduate studies
• Best practices in training heritage professionals
• Role of technology and digital preservation

Topic 2: APSARA Project for Angkor Wat Complex / AKDN Project for the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan
Speaker: Dr Hang Peou, Vietnam / Laos / Ladakh and Sikkim – Ambassador to Laos? Dr Nangzey Dorjee, Sikkim
Alternate Speaker: Dr Ajmal Maiwandi, CEO, Aga Khan Cultural Services- Afghanistan

Topic 3: Indian initiatives for conservation of Buddhist Heritage sites in Cambodia and Burma – Capacity Building and Training aspects
Speaker: Dr Sundar Paul, ASI
Alternate Speaker: Dr Arun Menon IIT – Madras

Topic 4: Buddhist Heritage of the Himalayan region. Sacred Geography and Climate Change
Speaker: TBC France
Alternate Speaker: Dr Ruth Gamble, Dy Dir, LaTrobe Asia and Australia Research Council

Panel Discussion: Innovation in education for heritage management to address development challenges in rural areas with a Buddhist legacy
Moderator: Dr Richard Engelhardt, Invited experts from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Laos, Cambodia

Discussion on Selected Papers from participating Scholars: Developing a Buddhist Heritage Conservation Curriculum to address development challenges in rural areas – Innovation in education for heritage management

Topic 1: Funding, Partnerships & Sustainability

• Engaging government agencies and international bodies (UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOMOS)
• Collaborations with universities and Buddhist institutions

Chairperson: Dr Jyoti Hosagrahar
Rapporteur: ASI/ BA

Topic 2: Innovative Education: Interpreting Heritage Resources -Digital Twins for Buddhist Sites
Speaker: Prof Siddharth Singh, Vice Chancellor, Nava Nalanda Mahavihar, Nalanda
Alternate Speaker: Ankita Sharma, Chhanda Chakraborti – IIT Jodhpur

Topic 3: Intangible Heritage and Community, Museums
Speaker: Dr Amreshwar Galla, Anant National University
Alternate Speaker: Prof AGK Menon, ITRHD

Topic 4: Interactive and immersive experiences at Nagarjunkonda
Speaker: Dr Sarah Kenderdine EPFL, Lausanne
Alternate Speaker: Ar Sarath Chandra, Heritage Matters

Panel Discussion: Developing a Buddhist Heritage Conservation Curriculum. Collaborations with Universities, Buddhist Institutions and local communities
Moderator: Dr Jyoti Hosagrahar, Invited experts from Educational Institutions and International Bodies

Discussion on Selected Papers from participating Scholars: Living community practices and community centered development of rural areas with Buddhist heritage and sites. Buddhist Sites and Learning for Climate Change Mitigation

Topic 1: Establishment of the academy, educational and skill development focus, courses, pedagogy. Finalization of declaration
Chairperson: Dr. Panth
Rapporteur: IBC

Topic: Declaration regarding establishment of the Academy for Preservation of Buddhist Rural Heritage followed by panel discussion and announcements

Address by Chief Guest – AC Shantanu Seth or CM – Andhra Pradesh / Representative (*to be confirmed)