Project Pitching!

On January 28, the first The Horse International Conference in 2025 took place. The Horse (the-horse.education) is an initiative for collaborative online international learning (COIL). Secondary and vocational students from the partner institutions (the-horse.education) in India, Indonesia, Dubai, and Switzerland pitched their innovative projects, shared cultural insights, and reflected on their collaborative experiences. The online event ran smoothly, with all planned teams presenting their ideas in a creative and engaging manner. The conference was not just a showcase of student projects but also a reflection of global teamwork and intercultural exchange.

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A Glimpse Into the Projects

Each team presented their project with enthusiasm, sharing insights into sustainability, inclusivity, technology, and cultural heritage. Below is a short overview, including the names of presenters and contributing team members.

Aquaponics and Good Food Health (IN, ID)
Exploring how aquaponics supports sustainable food production and health awareness. [08:00]
Team & presenters: Sidharth, Janaki, April

Healing Through Harmony (IN)
How music therapy helps individuals cope with mental health challenges. [17:51]
Team & presenters: Anagha, Jumana

Studying Inclusivity for Students with Autism (IN, CH)
What are the challenges faced by autistic students? Suggestions for promoting inclusivity in education. [27:12]
Team: Saarang, Arathi, Shaya, Noé (presented by Saarang, Arathi)

Waste to Energy (CH)
This project introduced innovative solutions for converting waste into sustainable energy sources. [33:55]
Team & presenters: Loris, Lynn, Fiona

‍Kattugo (ID)
This project proposed an app-based solution to efficiently organize appointments at hairdressers and barbershops. [38:38]
Team: Rafi, Salwa, Madhyasta, Rayhan, Nadhira, Gendis, Naura, Lesley, Nur, Muhammad, Syamila (presented by Lesley)

Revival and Exchange of Traditional Games (CH, IN, ID)
This project worked on reviving traditional games and fostering cross-cultural play experiences. [45:53]
Team:  Vyga, Sanjay, April, Adidev, Om Rath, Wisdom, Ishika, Dorotea, Abdi, Bene, Canda, Yanti, Narni, Idam, Sergio, Stacy, Leonel, Maglena, Arshian (presented by Stacey, Sanjay, Abdi)

DexAi – Create Something Great with DexAI (ID)
This project showcased an AI-driven tool designed to enhance digital creativity and productivity. [55:30]
Team: Orlando, Zakia, Farrel, Wilbert, Muhammad, Safira, Davina, Caecilia, Nazira, Shifa (presented by Farrel)

Ecobricks and Sustainable Building Materials (IN)
This project discussed the use of ecobricks to reduce plastic waste and create sustainable housing or furniture solutions. [1:03:27]
Team & presenter: Madhav

Kimochi Bajaj (ID)
This business idea aims to bring Indonesian-Japanese fusion cuisine to customers using eco-friendly packaging. [1:12:01]
Team: Melysa, Ramadhani, Nadhzifa, Arganta, Syifa, Namira, Nadine, Liardi, Archie (presented by Archie, Syifa, Melysa)

️Restoring Languages and Cultures (IN)
This project worked on researching and creating awareness about endangered languages and cultural traditions around the world. [1:36:06]
Team & presenters: Kesav, Niya, Ananthapadmanabhan, Kabilaya

️U-EAT! (ID)
This project introduced a website designed as a guide to explore Universitas Indonesia’s diverse culinary offerings. [1:22:09]
Team: Rahma, Pranada, Fadhilah, Hidayat, Hafizhah, Rahayu, Khoiruddien, Rahmania, Fayadh, Amelia (presented by Fayadh, Rahma)

Evaluating and Defining Education (UAE)
This project analyzed whether students align with the expectations of the education system, exploring their awareness of institutional guidelines and their relevance to students’ needs. [1:29:39]
Team & presenter: Ashley

Public Transport (CH)
This project analyzed urban mobility challenges in Zurich and surroundings, and proposed solutions to enhance public transportation efficiency. [1:17:25]
Team: Tim, Ismet (presented by Ismet)

Usahaku (ID)
This project focused ocused on wise investment strategies to advance Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), promoting financial growth and sustainability within the sector. [1:43:56]
Team: Aulia, Intan, Nabila, Zafira, Rasya, Vania, Najla, Greg, Tiara, Winny (presented by Vania)

Reflections and Takeaways

The conference provided a valuable opportunity for students to pitch their work for the first time in front of an International audience.
Some key takeaways included:

• Cross-cultural teamwork enriches projects by bringing in diverse perspectives and solutions.
• Challenges are part of the journey—teams faced obstacles but overcame them with resilience and creativity.
• Presentation skills and concise communication are essential, and students reflected on how preparing for the pitch enhanced their ability to articulate ideas.
• Sustainability and inclusivity remain central themes, with numerous projects focusing on making a positive social and environmental impact.

The event was a positive and inspiring experience, leaving participants motivated to continue their work. A big thank you to all teams, speakers, and supporters for making this The Horse International Conference a memorable event!

Looking forward to seeing even more groundbreaking ideas in the next edition!

Jael Locher
THE ! ambassador

 

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