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SUMMARY:Chandigarh Design School Founder Joins International Jury & Speaker Lineup at Serious Play Conference\, USA
DESCRIPTION:Serious Play Awards Jury – Indian Expert Vineet Raj Kapoor with other International Jury\nUSA\, April 26\, 2025 – Vineet Raj Kapoor\, Founder of Chandigarh Design School and iXDA Local Leader\, has been announced as a distinguished jury member for the upcoming Serious Play Awards\, to be held from August 13–15\, 2025\, at Rochester\, New York. The pre-evaluation of online games took place in April 2025\, where a select panel of global jurors assessed the top entries from this year’s finalists. \nMr. Kapoor was invited as a Juror for both Board and Digital Game categories\, representing India and the Asian Subcontinent\, marking a significant milestone for Indian design education on a global stage. \nEarlier\, Kapoor had also contributed to the Serious Play Conference 2023 held at Toronto Metropolitan University from October 11–13\, 2023. He delivered a standout presentation in the Military and Professionals Track on “Gamifying Skill Training”\, showcasing his 12+ years of experimentation and success in game-based learning within the Indian skilling ecosystem. \n“It was an incredible honor to serve as a juror and speaker at this globally respected event\,” Kapoor shared. “Being the sole juror from the Asian Subcontinent and the only Indian speaker\, it was a unique platform to interact with the brightest minds and explore global innovations in game-based education.” \nThe Serious Play Conference\, founded in 2008 by Sue Bohle\, a PR veteran with experience promoting legendary game studios like Atari and Activision\, has grown into a global hub for professionals using games in learning. The 2023 edition featured over 100 speakers across seven tracks\, including Military\, K-12\, Higher Education\, Healthcare\, Game Design\, Research\, and Technology. \nHosted by Sue Bohle and Jan Hanson\, the conference offered rich discussions in both Board Game and Digital Game Design. Kapoor’s presence as a juror and speaker reinforces his growing reputation as India’s leading authority in Gamification and Industrial Design Technology\, and highlights Chandigarh Design School’s commitment to global collaboration and innovation in education.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/chandigarh-design-school-founder-joins-international-jury-speaker-lineup-at-serious-play-conference-usa/
LOCATION:Rochester University\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Examiner,Judge,Leader,Mentor,Seminar,Speaker
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
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SUMMARY:Vineet Raj Kapoor selected Expert Lead for IDT Skill Management Team for Worldskills France 2024
DESCRIPTION:– Indian IDT Expert Vineet Raj Kapoor selected Expert Lead for Worldskills Skill Management Team\nIndian IDT Expert Vineet Raj Kapoor selected Expert Lead for Worldskills Skill Management Team. \nChandigarh Design School Founder\, and SXILL Cofounder Vineet Raj Kapoor is India’s Worldskills Expert for Industrial Design Technology. Vineet Raj Kapoor was selected as India’s Expert in 2022 and had selected and trained India’s Competitors for the Worldskills 2023. These competitors came from NID Ahmedabad\, MIT Pune and other colleges of India. \nHe continues to help Indiaskills find India’s best design talents in IDT\, by helping design and conduct tests as well as train students. \nHe has been selected to be a part of the Worlskills Skill Management Team for IDT. The Skill Management Team is formed of select experts from different nations\, and they collaborate to work towards having a successful Worldskills competition. They are involved in various aspect of the conduction of the Skill Competition. The current Skill Management Team in Worldskills IDT consists of Experts from China\, Taiwan\, Korea and India. \nApplauding his achievement SXILL Founder Neelu Kapoor mentioned\, “Vineet’s zeal to work with students is unbeatable. He is able to get to their level and simplify things. The candidates trained by him performed exceptionally well in Indian and International Competitions. I am confident that he would help India finish on the podium at Worldskills 2024 at France.” \n“Whether I work with my own students or the top students of India nominated by the government\, my training methodology remains the same. Help students understand how they are going to be judged and they develop them to maximize they response to each aspect of every criterion of judgement. There is no space to lose even a single point in international competition\, since they are about the process\, and the students who stick to the basics emerge at the top.” Said Vineet Raj Kapoor\, when asked about the competition preparation. “Right now we are busy with scouting the best talent of India.” \nWorldSkills Lyon 2024 is set to take place 10-15 September 2024\, following the postponement of the 46th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai\, China by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. France won the bid to host the 47th WorldSkills Competition at WorldSkills General Assembly 2019 in Kazan\, Russia.\nIt is the second time for France and Lyon to be the host in the history of the international championship. The 33rd WorldSkills Competition previously took place in 1995 at EUREXPO Lyon\, the same venue that will now host WorldSkills Lyon 2024.\nWorldSkills Competition Lyon 2024 is a strong commitment to youth and their future which generates unprecedented international mobilization around skills\, competences and excellence.\nDespite the one-year postponement of the competition due to the pandemic\, the plan to host the global competition remains the same: to inspire young people in skills\, promote skills and change the perception on vocational education and training.\nWorldSkills Lyon 2024 is also a national project centered around the regions\, in particular the Metropolis of Lyon. It will be THE springboard and catalyst to develop and promote professional training adapted to current and future needs in terms of employment.\nThe competition and Team WorldSkills France\, which both are a result of the mobilization of regions and the commitment of partners to WorldSkills France\, are the first vectors of inspiration for young people and a tangible proof for the next generations of the relevance of skills and competences in a career and personal life with high potential.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/chandigarh-design-school-founder-selected-expert-lead-for-worldskills-skill-management-team/
LOCATION:Worldskills Lyon France\, Lyon\, France
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Leader,Mentor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
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SUMMARY:Chandigarh Design School as Expert Lead at Worldskills 2024 France
DESCRIPTION:Chandigarh\, 14 Sep 2024 – Indian IDT Expert Vineet Raj Kapoor as Expert Lead at Worldskills 2024 Lyon France. \nSep 13 Worldskills France\nChandigarh Design School Founder\, and SXILL Cofounder Vineet Raj Kapoor reach Lyon on 5 September 2024 to discharge his duties as Expert Lead as part of the Skill Management Team for Industrial Design Technology. The Indian Candidate Abhin Mittal finished in 5th Position in Industrial Design Technology at Worldskills France. \nThe Skill Management Team is formed of select experts from different nations\, and they collaborate to work towards having a successful Worldskills competition. They are involved in various aspect of the conduction of the Skill Competition. The current Skill Management Team in Worldskills IDT consists of Experts from China\, Taiwan\, Korea and India. During the Competition he was also proposed as Chief Expert for the next Worldskills for which elections would be held. \nHe attended every meeting at the WSI France\, and contributed positively to every meeting and well as brought forth important ideas which were implemented to ensure smooth conduct of the competition. The current CE both liked and welcomed his ideas and implemented them right away. Whenever there was an issue with the marking scheme\, he contributed proactively instead of waiting for it to peter out. He even brought serious issues to attention of the CCD without disrupting the competition or demanding immediate resolve\, since he understands that slips can happen\, and the idea is to improve. \nHe personally motivated and encouraged each of the IDT competitors and handled them calmly during issues. \nWorldskills – LRDC Statium Lyon France\nPost competition\, he provided prompt feedback and wrote a detailed mail as well as prepared a presentation to share the issues so that we can improve in future. \nHe has been to World’s Top Design Colleges including Sheridan College\, Canada\, Gobelins\, France\, NUST MISIS\, Russia\, as well as Konkuk University\, Kyung Hee University and others at South Korea and understands the difference in practices across the world\, and have the sensitivity to deal with it. Currently he runs his own design studio\, as well as training institute and have also been in touch with a lot of students and teachers from across the world\, often exchanging ideas and advice. \nHe has been the Founding Dean at Chitkara Design School (2016-2023). He has worked in technical as well as management side of corporate sector too. With a lot of experience behind him\, he could handle the duties of Lead Expert very well. \nApplauding his achievement SXILL Founder Neelu Kapoor mentioned\, “Vineet’s zeal to work with students is unbeatable. He is able to get to their level and simplify things. The candidates trained by him performed exceptionally well in Indian and International Competitions.” India finished at within Top 5 positions in IDT at Worldskills 2024 at France.” \n“Whether I work with my own students or the top students of India nominated by the government\, my training methodology remains the same. Help students understand how they are going to be judged and they develop them to maximize they response to each aspect of every criterion of judgement. There is no space to lose even a single point in international competition\, since they are about the process\, and the students who stick to the basics emerge at the top.” Said Vineet Raj Kapoor\, when asked about the competition. “We are already thinking about Worldskills 2026 at Shanghai and ready to scout the best talent of India.”
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/chandigarh-design-school-as-expert-lead-at-worldskills-2024-france/
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Examiner,Judge,Leader,Mentor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
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SUMMARY:Chief Expert at Indiaskills Nationals\, Yashobhoomi\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Chief Expert at Indiaskills Nationals\, Yashobhoomi\, New Delhi with the Candidates and Jury.\nOn invitation from NSDC and MESC\, for Indiaskills\, Vineet Raj Kapoor (Founder Chandigarh Design School)\, is nominated as Skill Competition Manager and Chief Expert in Industrial Design Technology for Indiaskills Nationals 2024 held from 16-18 May 2024. He is responsible to oversee the selection of candidates to select the candidate representation from India for the Worldskills 2024\, Lyons\, France. The event takes place at Yashobhoomi\, New Delhi. Experts from across the country would be part of the Skill Management Team. The Jury included Mr. Karthik from Autodesk\, Dr. Ravindra Singh from Delhi Technical University\, Mr. Vikash Kumar from Shiv Nadar University\, and Raunaq Dua from Curiosity 3D. \nThe Inauguration took place at the Convention Hall at Yashobhoomi on 15 May 2024. The competition commenced on 16 May till 18 May 2024. The Event culminated with the Closing ceremony on 19 May 2024. The Winner would represent India at Worldskills France from 10-15 September 2024.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/chief-expert-at-indiaskills-nationals-yashobhoomi-new-delhi/
LOCATION:Yashobhoomi\, Dwarka\, New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Judge,Leader,Mentor
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SUMMARY:Jury at Serious Play Awards\, Toronto Metropolitan University
DESCRIPTION:Board Games Jury at Serious Play Awards – Vineet Raj Kapoor\nVineet Raj Kapoor\nWorkshop at Serious Play Conference\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Canada\nDate:  10 Oct 2023 \nTopic: Board Games Judgement for Serious Play Awards \nDate: 10 Oct 2023 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nVenue: The Creative School\, Rogers Communication Center\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Canada \n 
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/jury-at-serious-play-awards-toronto-metropolitan-university/
LOCATION:Toronto Metropolitan University\, Church Street\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Examiner,Judge,Mentor,Speaker
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
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SUMMARY:Jury at QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference
DESCRIPTION:SXILL Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor is Expert and Jury representing India at the QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference. The conference is being held at Cairo\, Egypt and Wharton School\, Philadelphia\, USA\nSXILL Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor is Expert and Jury representing India at the QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference. The conference is being held at Cairo\, Egypt and Wharton School\, Philadelphia\, USA \nReimagine Education is a global conference and competition\, open to educational innovators from all around the world. The conference brings together edtech startups\, academic faculty from top institutions\, Chief Innovation Officers\, university leadership\, teachers\, and other stakeholders in the future of higher education teaching and learning. \nThe Reimagine Education Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of Education – reward innovative approaches that enhance student learning outcomes and employability\, offering $50\,000 in funding to the overall winners.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/jury-at-qs-reimagine-education-awards-and-conference/
LOCATION:Wharton School\, Philadelphia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Judge,Leader
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
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SUMMARY:Jury at HackBMU 6.0
DESCRIPTION:On invitation from BM Munjal University\, for HackBMU 5.0\, Vineet Raj Kapoor\, is nominated as an Jury Expert in being held on November 5\, 2022. He shall be responsible to mark the candidates and select the candidate the winners at HackBMU 6.0. The event would take place at BM Munjal University\, Gurgaon
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/jury-at-hackbmu-6-0/
LOCATION:BM Munjal University\, India
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Guest Faculty,Judge,Seminar,Speaker,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20260707T185236
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SUMMARY:BRICS Future Skills Challenge Expert and Jury (IDT)
DESCRIPTION:SXILL Founder mentored Candidate Pranab P. Kumar\, from NID Ahmedabad\, and working with Frog Design\, shall be participating as India’s Candidate in Industrial Design Technology (IDT) at BRICS Future Skills Challenge Competition from 1-6 November September 2022. SXILL Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor is Expert and Jury representing India at the Competition. \nThe International Training camp will be held in the coming months wherein candidates and experts from Brazil\, South Africa\, India\, Russia\, China shall participate.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/brics-future-skills-challenge-expert-and-jury-idt/
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Judge,Leader
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTSTAMP:20260707T185236
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SUMMARY:Eurasian Skills Competition Expert and Jury (IDT)
DESCRIPTION:SXILL trained candidate Amal Teerthankar\, from NID Ahmedabad\, shall be participating as India’s Candidate in Industrial Design Technology (IDT) at Eurasian Skills Competition from 7-11 September 2022. SXILL Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor is Expert and Jury representing India at the Competition. \nThe International Training camp was held from 22-26 August 2022 wherein candidates and experts from Brazil\, South Africa\, India\, Russia\, Taiwan\, China\, Belarus\, Krygistan shall participate.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/eurasian-skills-competition-expert-and-jury-idt/
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Judge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTSTAMP:20260707T185236
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SUMMARY:Jury at HackBMU 5.0
DESCRIPTION:On invitation from BM Munjal University\, for HackBMU 5.0\, Vineet Raj Kapoor\, is nominated as an Jury Expert in being held from February 19\, 2022. He shall be responsible to mark the candidates and select the candidate the winners at HackBMU 5.0. The event would take place at BM Munjal University\, Gurgaon
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/jury-at-hackbmu-5-0/
LOCATION:BM Munjal University\, India
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Guest Faculty,Judge,Seminar,Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTSTAMP:20260707T185236
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SUMMARY:Expert Jury at Indiaskills Finals\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Jury Expert in Industrial Design Technology for Indiaskills Finals\nOn invitation from MESC\, for Indiaskills\, Vineet Raj Kapoor\, is nominated as an Jury Expert in Industrial Design Technology for Indiaskills Finals being held from 6 January 2022 to 10 January 2022. He shall be responsible to mark the candidates and select the candidate representation from India for the Indiaskills Finals. The event would take place at Pragati Maidan\, New Delhi
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/jury-at-indiaskills-finals-new-delhi/
LOCATION:Pragati Maidan\, New Delhi\, New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Judge,Seminar,Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
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SUMMARY:Jury at Autodesk Futureskills Competition
DESCRIPTION:On invitation from Autodesk\, for Autodesk Futureskills Competition\, Vineet Raj Kapoor\, is nominated as an Jury Expert in Industrial Design Technology  being held from 9 December 2021 to 10 December 2021. He shall be responsible to mark the candidates and select the winner for Autodesk Futureskills Competition in Industrial Design. He shall also be sharing his thoughts during the closing ceremony.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/jury-at-autodesk-futureskills-competition/
LOCATION:AutoDesk
CATEGORIES:Examiner,Judge,Speaker
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170428
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SUMMARY:Examiner at University Business School
DESCRIPTION:UBS Guest Faculty Examiner\nExaminer at University Business School. \nTo take Viva Voce of Masters (Business Administration) HR Students of one of India’s leading Business School.
URL:https://www.vineetrajkapoor.com/event/examiner-at-university-business-school/
LOCATION:University Business School\, Sec 14\, Chandigarh\, UT\, 160014\, India
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Examiner,Guest Faculty,Visiting Faculty
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