• K-DISC : Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council
  • VIJNANAKERALAM

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"Skill Kerala", Global Summit is set to be a dynamic confluence of Skills, Innovation, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, strategically designed to firmly position Kerala on the global talent map.

Schedule

Leverage Kerala's Strengths and develop a global hub for innovation and talent

Leverage Kerala’s Strength and Develop a Global Hub for Innovation and Talent

Time: August 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Venues: Venue 1 - Centre Stage

Kerala’s high literacy, strong educational ecosystem, and growing digital infrastructure position it uniquely to emerge as a global hub for skilled talent. With the right policy push, skilling and industry alignment, the state can tap into global employment opportunities across diverse sectors. This session will explore how Kerala can leverage its demographic and institutional strengths to build globally competitive talent pipelines. It will focus strategies to position Kerala as a key player in the global knowledge economy. The session will also discuss the various sectors Kerala can leverage.

Speakers
Shri. MB Rajesh

Shri. MB Rajesh

Hon. Minister of Local Self Government, Excise and Parliamentary Affairs

Dr. T M Thomas Isaac

Dr. T M Thomas Isaac

Chief Advisor, Vijnana Keralam

Dr. K. M. Abraham

Dr. K. M. Abraham

Chief Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Executive Vice Chairperson – K-DISC, CEO – KIIFB

Dr. P. V. Unnikrishnan

Dr. P. V. Unnikrishnan

Member Secretary, Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council

T K Jose IAS (Retd.)

T K Jose IAS (Retd.)

Chairman of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC)

C Balagopal

C Balagopal

Chairperson, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC)

Shalini Warrier

Shalini Warrier

Former Executive Director, Federal Bank, CoFounder and CEO Gosree Finance Limited

V K Ramachandran

V K Ramachandran

Vice Chairperson, Kerala State Planning Board

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