The session in IT 05 was conducted in a structured and time bound manner, providing a focused platform for participating groups to present their ideas to peers. The pitching session was facilitated by members of the programme committee and proceeded smoothly, with presentations delivered sequentially and within the allocated time limits.
A total of eight groups participated, each presenting a distinct proposal addressing academic, institutional, or societal priorities relevant to the Royal University of Bhutan. The pitch format emphasised clarity, conciseness, and equity, ensuring equal opportunity for all groups to articulate their ideas while maintaining an orderly and efficient flow of presentations.
The proposals reflected a wide range of innovative directions. Several focused on strengthening research and academic ecosystems, including a digital platform that enables students to undertake challenge based projects linked to grant opportunities, as well as a dedicated platform to support researchers. The Sheyoen Dorji Puen Initiative highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. NOVA, National One Vision Action, proposed enhanced coordination and strategic alignment between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Royal University of Bhutan.
Other pitches addressed faculty development and institutional efficiency. The Nurturing Academic Excellence initiative aimed to establish a structured mentoring culture for early career faculty within RUB, while e WAMIS was proposed as a digital system to monitor and manage faculty workload more effectively. In addition, initiatives such as Mindfulness Professionals and Drukrigpa reinforced the importance of well being, values based education, and holistic engagement within the university community.
Audience engagement throughout the session was evident through attentive listening and interaction. A voting mechanism based on predefined criteria was facilitated by the organisers; however, official rankings and results were announced centrally rather than at the hall level.
Overall, the Hall II elevator pitch session successfully showcased diverse and innovative ideas aligned with the objectives of the Hundred Ideas Summit. The proposals demonstrated a strong emphasis on academic development, institutional collaboration, digital innovation, and holistic well being, contributing meaningfully to the collective outcomes of the summit.