Campus to Career Summit Draft Agenda
Two days of ministerial keynotes, policy dialogue, roundtables and industry–academia partnerships. Organised by the Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka.
Ministerial Keynotes on Karnataka's Higher Education Transformation
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Also present: Chief Secretary · Principal Secretary, Higher Education
The Orange Economy Meets AI: Building a Future Where Skills, Access, and Creative Potential Work Together
IP — Medtronic
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The Government of Karnataka's Vision for Outcome based Higher Education
Chaired by: KSHEC & Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka
Participants:
- Top Universities VCs & Chairpersons, & VC, KSHEC
From Education to Employment: Institutionalising Skilling in Formal Education
Panel Docket D1 P2
Redefining Employability
How can industries and academia co-create learning pathways to build a day-one-ready workforce?
Co-chaired by: Industries Department, Government of Karnataka
IP — Salil Pande, Founder and CEO, VMock Inc
IP — Adobe
Developing The AI-Ready Workforce
Strategic Roundtable: Government – University – Industry Partnership
Chaired by: Karnataka Higher Education Council + Higher Education + Industry
Moderator: Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, KDEM / Subha Mahata, VP – Talent Accelerator, KDEM
IP — Roombr Technologies Pvt Ltd
Special Address by Asian Development Bank
A focused address by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) highlighting its global higher education initiatives, India-specific projects, and alignment with Karnataka's Higher Education Transformation vision.
The session will outline international best practices, institutional strengthening models, and strategic collaboration driving systemic reforms in higher education.
Strategic Agriculture Demands Session
Agri Universities + Leading Agrotechs + Government Officials.
Moderator: Shri Ashok Dalwai, IAS (Retd) — Chairman, Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission, Government of Karnataka
Open Stage Session
An open session featuring selected delegates who will take the stage to present their insights, share best practices, and contribute to the larger dialogue.
Future-Ready Karnataka: Embedding Skills into Higher Education Frameworks
Moderator: N. N. Rao, Technical Advisor, KSDA
The CoE Blueprint
Accelerating Innovation from Campus to Corporate Innovation at Scale
This flagship session brings together 3–4 Centers of Excellence that have successfully bridged the gap between academic research and industry application. Each CoE will present its operational model — covering how the centre was conceived in partnership with industry, how curricula and research agendas were co-designed to address specific sectoral talent needs, and what measurable outcomes have been achieved in terms of employability, patents, industry-sponsored projects, and startup incubation.
Presentation cum panel
Participants:
CSR & Emerging Technologies
Chaired by: Hon'ble Minister of Higher Education
Co-Chair: Shri Ramana Reddy, Chairman of the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA)
Moderator: Mr. Vinod Prabhu, Seventh Sense
Talent Pipeline for Building Karnataka's Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing
Industry Perspectives on Centres of Excellence (CoEs): Building Collaborative Innovation & Talent Ecosystems
Strengthening India's Financial Talent Pipeline
How can the BFSI sector shape business education to meet evolving industry and regulatory demands?
Campus to Company: Celebrating Student-Led Startups & Innovation
A dedicated showcase spotlighting student entrepreneurs and emerging startups translating ideas into scalable ventures. The session will highlight innovation journeys, product demonstrations, early-stage business models, and institutional incubation support driving entrepreneurial growth. It aims to celebrate campus-born innovation and connect founders with mentors, investors, and industry leaders.
Mastering the Human Element / Building General Professional Skills
How can academia and diverse industries collaborate to instill the communication, adaptability, and professional etiquette required for long-term career success?
Global MedTech Talent Pipeline
Preparing Karnataka's Workforce for International Healthcare & Medical Technology Markets
Topic: Karnataka's Vision 2030: Integrating Education, Innovation & Industry for a Future-Ready State