The conference witnessed several interactive sessions apart from the presentation of 150 papers. Apart from International delegates from UK, USA, Switzerland, Eritrea (South Africa) and Russia, delegates from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Gujarat, Orissa, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh were also present. The best paper award was given to Dr Asha KVD Kamath from the Regional Institute of Education, Mysore who had presented a paper on, ‘Strengthening Internship in teaching in capacity building of student-teachers at secondary level.'
 
The concluding day witnessed plenary sessions by Prof Field Christopher, Dean, School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton. He asked the delegates to pay attention to the challenges ahead and emphasised on looking forward rather than dwelling on the past. He added, “Teachers should treat themselves as key members of the community and education must be aimed at instilling confidence among students for they can contribute in nation building.” Prof DR Vij, a NCTE lifetime achievement awardee stressed on removing barriers between the teacher and the taught. He advocated bridging the gap between the advantaged and disadvantaged.