Samita Bhattacharya, Education 2.0 Conference Honoree, Celebrated In Times Square For Advancing Global English Education
Dubai, UAE – January 8, 2026 — Samita Bhattacharya, Founder and Managing Director of Frankly Speaking Tuition, was honored with the Visionaries Award at the Education 2.0 Conference. She was featured in New York’s Times Square in recognition of her contributions to international English education, student-centric pedagogy, and curriculum delivery across global academic systems. The three-day education summit, held from December 8–10, 2025, at the InterContinental DFC, Dubai, UAE, brought together educators, academic leaders, education entrepreneurs, and policymakers to examine learning models, instructional practice, and future-ready education frameworks.
Samita’s commitment to students’ mental health and well-being is one of her most significant professional contributions and has directly supported tangible business growth, helping establish the brand “Samita Maam.” Frankly Speaking Tuition has earned a reputation for providing top-notch support in English literature and language across challenging international curricula, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Cambridge International AS & A Levels, Cambridge IGCSE qualification, and Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs. Through this work, students are nurtured as global citizens while maintaining strong academic outcomes, including learners with specific challenges who are supported in building confidence and striving for excellence.
Samita is a University of Calcutta alumna and as an examiner of IBDP, Samita empowers students to think critically, speak confidently, and connect texts to the real world. Also, as a Founder of Frankly Speaking Tuition, she creates a learning environment where curiosity thrives, discussion is fearless, and students emerge as articulate, thoughtful, and self-assured learners ready to engage with the world.
With the emergence of artificial intelligence, her focus has remained on innovative teaching approaches and responsible integration of AI within education. She encourages students to engage with AI-powered tools while preserving academic honesty and ensuring that technology does not replace human interaction or decision-making. Her work reflects the view that AI is an evolving reality in education and must be accessed responsibly and equitably.
Her approach to education emphasizes mentorship and intellectual curiosity. Often described as a maverick philosopher, she challenges students to engage with diverse perspectives beyond binary thinking. This philosophy extends to her mentorship of aspiring educators, where she provides teaching opportunities and guidance to support the development of future teachers entering the profession.
This recognition underscores Samita’s contribution to shaping learner-focused education, academic confidence, and inclusive teaching practices across international curricula.
About The Education 2.0 Conference
The Education 2.0 Conference is a three-day summit that convenes educators, academic leaders, policymakers, and education entrepreneurs. The conference focuses on instructional practice, academic delivery models, and learning frameworks through expert-led discussions and collaborative exchange. With editions hosted in major international education hubs, Las Vegas, Singapore, and Dubai, the Education 2.0 Conference provides a platform for dialogue, insight sharing, and recognition of contributions shaping modern education systems. For more information, visit www.education2conf.com.