Shaping the Future: How Emerging Technologies are Transforming Education and Skilling
"On 18th January 2024, we successfully hosted our first offline event, ""Meaningful Conversations: Emerging Technologies – Impact on Education and Skilling,"" at the prestigious Andaz by Hyatt, New Delhi. The event brought together an exceptional mix of leaders from academia, industry, startups, and the investment community to engage in thought-provoking discussions about the evolving landscape of education, skilling, and employability in the face of emerging technologies. The event provided a unique platform for cross-sector collaboration and dialogue, addressing some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities brought about by the rapid advancement of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Industry 4.0.
Key Topics Discussed:
The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Higher Education:
- How educational institutions need to evolve their curricula and teaching methodologies to equip students with future-ready skills.
- The importance of fostering an agile learning environment to keep up with technological disruptions.
Skilling, Learning, and Employability in a Tech-Driven World:
- Strategies to ensure skill development aligns with the changing needs of industries.
- Insights on bridging the gap between the education sector and the evolving workforce demands.
Technology’s Impact on the Future of Jobs in India:
- How emerging technologies are reshaping job roles, creating both challenges and opportunities.
- Addressing the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling to mitigate job displacement and harness the potential of new-age careers.
Collaboration Among Academia, Corporates, and Government:
- Exploring pathways for stronger partnerships to drive innovation and inclusivity.
- The role of public and private initiatives in creating scalable, impactful skilling programs to enhance employability and prepare India’s youth for a technology-led future.
Event Highlights:
- The discussions were rich, insightful, and solution-oriented, with key leaders sharing their perspectives on how technology, education, and skills development can intersect to empower individuals, businesses, and communities.
- The event emphasized the importance of fostering a collaborative ecosystem where academia, corporates, startups, and policymakers work together to drive innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth in the era of digital transformation.
- With a focus on actionable outcomes, the event provided attendees with meaningful takeaways to shape strategies for the future of work and education, particularly in a rapidly evolving global and national context.
Venue Details:
- Address: Andaz by Hyatt, New Delhi
- Date: 18th January 2024
