New Delhi, India, December 7, 2011– Salwan Media Private Limited, a media company focused on education, consumer and business information, today announces that it is partnering with US India Business Council (USIBC) and Knowledge@Wharton to host its first annual flagship educational conference ‘One Globe 2012 – Uniting Knowledge Communities’ on 3^rd and 4^th February 2012 in New Delhi, India.

HarjivSingh, Founder and CEO, Salwan Media said, “One Globe will be our annual flagship event to bring together global and local perspectives from think tanks, businesses, government, policy makers, investors, foreign universities, skill development/vocational training organizations,  to the challenge and opportunity of creating a 21^st century knowledge economy”.  Harjiv added, “With 54% of its population under the age of 25, India has a youthful demographic which is expected to translate into an economic dividend in the coming decades. This dividend can only be cashed if we invest in creating a knowledge society that can spread education and its benefits across the entire region’s population.”

The two day conference will have an education fair on the second day which will be dedicated exclusively to students and parents.  Visiting University presidents, deans and faculty from around the world as well as experts who have studied abroad will address every aspect of study abroad ranging from choosing a study abroad destination, courses of study, scholarships, financial aid, application procedures, and visas  to help make informed decisions.

Commenting on the conference, Ron Somers, President, USIBC said, “U.S. Industry recognizes the imperative to leverage India’s great demographic dividend. More than 220 million students between the ages of 6 and 18 require better access to K-12 education, vocational education and training, and to institutes of higher learning. Working with academia, industry, and NGOs to strengthen institutional linkages will be a high priority for USIBC, now and for the long future.”

Mukul Pandya, Executive Director and Editor in Chief, Knowledge@Wharton Network adds, “At Knowledge@Wharton, we have long believed in using innovative technology to disseminate knowledge and creating communities of readers who can share insights with one another. We are delighted to partner with Salwan Media and USIBC on a conference focusing on these issues. ”

According to the National Knowledge Commission, for India to get the real demographic dividend we need to educate the 550 million people under the age of 25 through proper education to build future growth and prosperity. Higher education is an imperative for the transformation of society and economy in the 21st century. 

For additional details please contact the following:

If you want to Partner / Sponsor / Speak, please email yasha@salwanmedia.com

If you would like to register to attend the conference email ayesha@salwanmedia.com

About Salwan Media

Founded in 2004, Salwan Media Private Limited owns a portfolio of businesses in education, consumer and business information. Our mission is to connect, inform, and empower our audiences to succeed in a globalized world powered by knowledge. Headquartered in New Delhi, Salwan Media also has offices in New York and London.

About Knowledge@Wharton

Knowledge@Wharton is the online business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  The site, which is free, captures relevant knowledge generated at Wharton and beyond by offering articles and videos based on research, conferences, speakers, books and interviews with faculty and other experts on current business topics. The Knowledge@Wharton network – including Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Indian, Arabic and High School editions – has more than 1.7 million subscribers worldwide.

About US India Business Council (USIBC)

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) was founded in 1975 at the request of the governments of India and the U.S. to deepen trade and strengthen commercial ties. USIBC is the premier business advocacy organization representing nearly 400 of America’s top companies investing in India, joined by India’s finest global companies. The U.S.-India Business Council serves its membership from offices in Washington, New York, New Delhi, and California. Guided by a prestigious board of directors, USIBC’s current chair is Harold “Terry” McGraw III, Chairman, President and CEO of The McGraw-Hill Companies.   

For more details, please contact:

Puneet Khunger

Gutenberg Communications

M: +91 9810191409

puneet@gutenbergpr.com