8 November 2026
NINAAD – Burgyalem Festh 2K26

Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida, Secretary, KRCE, served as a Resource Person at NINAAD – Burgyalem Festh 2K26, organised by the Mangalore Diocese on 8 November 2026 at St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru. He delivered an awareness session on “Child Safety and Protection” for approximately 6,500 children from the Diocese, highlighting the importance of child safety, personal protection, and safeguarding awareness.

6 November 2026
Follow-Up Online AI Training Programme

On 6 November 2026, KRCE organised a Follow-Up Online AI Training Programme under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida,Secretary, KRCE. The session was facilitated by Ms. Sameera Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Econova Global, who served as the resource person. She addressed the topic, “The AI-Powered Education Ecosystem: 10 Strategies to Transform the Future of Education.” The programme witnessed the participation of 40 Principals, Correspondents and Teachers from across the region, providing valuable insights into the effective integration of Artificial Intelligence in education and its potential to transform teaching and learning.

12 October 2026
Bhadravathi Diocese

UPSC and Public Service Examination Motivation Session
Bhadravathi Diocese organised a motivational session for 42 Catholic students from Classes VII to XI. Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida, Secretary, KRCE, served as the Resource Person, encouraging students to prepare for competitive examinations and aspire to careers in public service

October 10, 2026
ELEVATE Leadership Intensive Programme

Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University organised the ELEVATE Leadership Intensive Programme, during which Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida delivered a session on “Legal Essentials for Institutional Leaders,” offering practical legal insights for effective administration and leadership.

October 9 2026
Symposium on “Administration at a Glance!” – Ryshivana, Mangaluru

Ryshivana, Mangaluru, hosted a week-long symposium titled “Administration at a Glance!” from 4 to 10 October 2026, bringing together provincials, principals, councillors and organisational leaders for an enriching programme on administrative excellence and leadership. The sessions covered key areas such as financial management, asset management, infrastructure development, educational governance, and the effective use of digital tools, including AI and social media. A major highlight was the session on “Administration and PRO”, led by Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida, Secretary, KRCE, as the Resource Person. His insightful presentation emphasised the importance of public relations, institutional image-building and strategic communication in effective administration, inspiring leaders to embrace responsible, transparent and forward-looking leadership

19 September 2026
Teacher Training Programme on Understanding Adolescents

St. Michael’s Convent School, Karwar, organized a one-day Teacher Training Programme on “Understanding Adolescents” on 19 September 2026. Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida, Secretary, KRCE, served as the Resource Person. The programme focused on enhancing teachers’ understanding of adolescent needs and equipping them with practical insights to support and guide adolescents effectively in the school environment.

September - 12 - 2026,

KRCE Secretary, Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida, as the Resource Person, in collaboration with Catholic Centre, Mysuru, conducted an enriching Open Session and Training Programme for State Syllabus Principals/Heads of Institutions in the Mysuru Diocese on 12 September 2026. The programme was attended by 163 Principals/HMs and focused on strengthening leadership, promoting academic excellence, and enhancing effective educational practices.

July - 25 - 2026
Meeting with CBSE Principals (Organic School).With Dr R N Tiwari

May - 30 - 2026
Teachers Orientation Programme, at St. Lioba Academy, Bheemanakuppe, Kumabalagodu Post, Mysore Road, Bangalore.