800+ Young Innovators Shine at GIIS Ahmedabad’s IDEATE 4.0

Ahmedabad, December 26, 2025: Global Indian International School (GIIS), Ahmedabad successfully hosted IDEATE 4.0, bringing together 800+ students from 18 schools across Gujarat. The two-day celebration transformed the campus into a vibrant hub of innovation, creativity, and collaborative learning, offering students an inter-school platform to showcase their ideas and skills across diverse fields.
IDEATE, which stands for Innovation, Design, Expression, Art and Creation, Technology, and Engineering, featured nearly 30 competitions across music, technology, art, fashion, electronics, and drama. This year’s additions, including Vivid Storytelling, Tiny Innovators, and Drama Drizzle, made the event more engaging, while the opening performances set the tone for creativity and collaboration, inspiring students, parents, and teachers to explore ideas and think beyond boundaries.
The Chief Guest, Kirti Panwar, Miss India International 2023 and Miss Iconic Gujarat 2024, addressed the participants, saying, "Platforms like GIIS IDEATE empower students to believe in their ideas and express themselves with confidence, fostering an environment where innovation begins, and young minds are free to think creatively."
"IDEATE 4.0 exemplifies our commitment to holistic education, where learning goes beyond textbooks to nurture creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and emotional intelligence. These platforms allow students to experiment, collaborate, and innovate, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resilience required to thrive in an ever-evolving world,” said Caesar D’silva, Principal of GIIS Ahmedabad. “At GIIS Ahmedabad, we aim to create learners who are imaginative, empowered, and prepared to make meaningful contributions to society," he added.
Designed to inspire young minds in an ever-evolving world, IDEATE 4.0 encouraged students to explore, experiment, and apply innovative thinking to real-world challenges. By bringing students, educators, and mentors onto a shared platform, the event fostered a culture of creativity, problem-solving, and future-focused learning.
The event concluded with two valedictory ceremonies honouring achievers from Kindergarten to Senior categories along with their teachers and parents. GIIS Ahmedabad Morning Shift emerged as the overall champions, SKUM School and GIIS Ahmedabad Afternoon Shift were joint first runner-ups, and SGVP International School secured second runner-up. Recognising outstanding participation, DAV International School received the Maximum Participation Award, with a special mention to St. Joseph School, Mehsana, for their commendable contribution.
With its unprecedented scale, innovative competitions, and vibrant participation, IDEATE 4.0 set a new benchmark for inter-school events in Gujarat. Global Indian International School continues to cultivate an ecosystem where students can explore ideas, collaborate meaningfully, and excel across diverse fields. Through initiatives like IDEATE, the school nurtures creative thinkers, confident leaders, and responsible global citizens, solidifying its reputation as a leading institution for holistic, future-ready education.