Program Design
RUB Ideas Summit
The program is structured to balance plenary sessions with small-group work, as well as fun
and meaningful activities that build energy and community.
Each of the 100 groups will work intensively over the three days to develop a single idea,
culminating in a 500-word abstract and a presentation slide deck.
Plenary sessions will bring all participants together to share insights.
View your group allocation here
Abstract/Slide Template
Each group will submit a 500-word abstract and prepare a professional slide deck to present their ideas as given:
Program Schedule
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15:00 -17:30 Reporting and registration
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18:00 – 20:00 Networking & Entertainment
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20:30 – 21:30 Welcome Dinner
Event Details
Date: 1ˢᵗ
February,2026
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: RK Hostel Ground
Program Duration : 120 minutes (2 hours)
Purpose
To welcome the RUB faculty and delegates and provide them with an engaging evening of networking and entertainment.
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18:00 – 18:10
Opening Program Opening remarks by the Masters of Ceremony (Mr. Ngawang Zepa & Ms. Thinley Wangmo) -
18:10 – 18:20 Welcome Address Welcome address by the President, CST
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18:20 – 19:50 Professional Artists’ Performances Mr. Sonam Wangdi | Ms. Pema Tshoki
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19:50 – 20:00 Closing
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08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
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09:00 – 09:15 Marchang followed by National Anthem
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09:15 – 09:20 Zhabten
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09:20 – 09:30 Welcome Address by President, CST
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09:30 – 09:50 Opening & Keynote by Dasho Vice Chancellor
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09:50 – 10:00 Photo Session
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10:00 –10:45 Coffee Break
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10:45 – 11:45 Orientation (Briefing on Venues and group, Rules and regulations, and Activities breakdown)
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11:45 – 12:15 Relocation (Move to respective designated workspace)
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12:15 – 13:00 Intro & Nomination of Group Facilitator (Participants are divided into 100 groups. Facilitated icebreakers ensure
trust, rapport, and initial bonding. Group Facilitator nominated. ) -
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
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14:00 – 17:00 Group Work Session 1: Problem Identification (Groups brainstorm key challenges/opportunities within RUB,
narrowing down to one idea to pursue) -
15:00 – 16:00 Tea/Coffee counters to be open (no dedicated break)
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17:30 – 18:30 Fireside Chat Know More
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19:00 – 21:00 Education Relay Race Know More
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21:00 Dinner and End of Day-1
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07:30 – 08:00 Zumba Dance
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08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
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09:00 – 12:30 Group Work (Session 2: Idea Development)
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12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
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13:30 – 15:00 World Café: Cross-Pollination of Ideas
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15:00 – 15:45 Coffee break
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15:45 – 18:45 Group Work Session 3: Finalise Idea; Draft Abstract & Slides
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19:00 – 20:30 Open Mic Night
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20:30 Dinner and end of Day-2
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07:30 – 08:00 Guided meditation
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08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast
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09:00 – 10:30 Group Work Session 4: Finalise Abstract & slides
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10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
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11:00 – 13:30 Elevator Pitch Rounds
All groups present their ideas [5 mins pitching].
4 best ideas to be selected/nominated for the grand finale. -
13.30 – 14.45 Lunch break
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14.45 – 17:00 Grand Finale (Top 16 ideas to be presented at the plenary, and the Top-5 Ideas to be selected (7 mins pitching)
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17:00 – 17:20 Coffee break
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17:20 – 18:20 Closing Plenary & Recognition
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18:30 onwards Closing dinner and entertainment
Event Details
Date: 4ᵗʰ
February,2026
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
Venue: RK Hostel Ground
Masters of Ceremony
Ms. Thinley Wangmo
Mr. Ngawang Zepa
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18:00 - 18:30
Guest Arrival & Seating -
18:30 – 18:35 Welcome & Opening Opening remarks by the President, CST
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18:35 – 18:45 Special Address & bonfire Lighting Remarks by the Hon’ble Dasho Vice Chancellor, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the bonfire.
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18:45 – 19:05 Tea Service & Networking Tea served with soothing background music.
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19:05 – 19:25 Participant Reflections Sharing session where participants express their highlights and reflections. Facilitator: MCs
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19:25 – 21:00 Fun & Games + Karaoke
Interactive games session to engage all participants, followed by karaoke.
Games Session: Facilitator- Ms. Namgay Om
Karaoke: Facilitator- Mr. Jigme Thinley -
21:00 – 22:00 Dinner
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22:00 – 23:00 Open Dance (Gor-gom) Open dance for all participants