• 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

Skills and Education

Education Meets Employment: Connecting Education with Industry and Workforce

Time: August 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Venues: Venue 3 - Skills Bay Format: Job Opportunities and Skill Requirements

Bridging the gap between what is taught in classrooms and what is needed in the workplace has become a national imperative. As industries evolve rapidly, there is a growing need to align curricula, pedagogy, and institutional priorities with real-world job roles and emerging career pathways. This session will explore successful models of industry-academia collaboration, work-integrated learning, and demand-driven education. It will highlight how educational institutions can partner with employers to create career-ready graduates, foster innovation, and build a dynamic workforce that drives both economic growth and social mobility

Speakers
Tom Bewick

Tom Bewick

Professor, Skills and Workforce Policy UK

Sonia Prashar

Sonia Prashar

Secretary General, Federation of European Business in India

Dilip Chenoy

Dilip Chenoy

Chairman, Bharat Web3 Association

Saji Gopinath

Saji Gopinath

Professor, IIM Kozhikode

Dr Jayasankar Prasad

Dr Jayasankar Prasad

Director, CMD

Vrinda V Nair

Vrinda V Nair

Consultant K-DSIC Former Joint Director, Department of Technical Education & Former Dean Research, KTU

Lohit Bhatia

Lohit Bhatia

President Workforce Management, Quesscorp

Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma Moderator

Partner, Government and Public Services, KPMG India

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