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

International best practice and Collaborations

"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

New Opportunities arising in Employment and Work

The Freelance revolution : rethinking Skills for the Gig Economy

Time: August 29, 2025 at 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Venues: Venue 2 - Opportunity Bay

The rise of the gig and freelance economy is reshaping how work is defined, delivered, and rewarded. This session will explore how skilling ecosystems must evolve to support this new world of work. From platform literacy and digital marketing to financial management and client communication, the discussion will focus on equipping individuals with the diverse skill sets needed to thrive as independent workers in a competitive, fast-changing gig economy.

Speakers
Neeti Sharma

Neeti Sharma

CEO, TeamLease Digital

Sonia Swaroop Choksi

Sonia Swaroop Choksi

Founder & CEO, Match My Talent

Andrew Bateman

Andrew Bateman

VP of Product and Entreprise, Freelancer.com

Vandana Vasudevan

Vandana Vasudevan

Author, Visiting Fellow at Centre for Social and Economic Progress

Santhosh Kurup

Santhosh Kurup Moderator

TVET Specialist

Dr. Christiane Mueck

Dr. Christiane Mueck

Advisory Partner, Pyvots

Ganesh Gopal

Ganesh Gopal

Co-Founder, CDI

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