Connect’24: Bridging Academia and Industry for Future-Ready Talent
L&T EduTech’s flagship event, Connect’24, brought together academic and industry leaders to discuss the critical theme of “Nurturing Future-Ready Talent.” Held at the Larsen and Toubro Convention Centre in Chennai, this event underscored L&T EduTech’s mission to bridge the skills gap and shape a workforce prepared for the demands of tomorrow.
Event Highlights
Key Ceremonies and Launches
- Lamp-Lighting Ceremony: Led by dignitaries, including Dr. C Jayakumar, CHRO, L&T; Dr. Kanchana, VC, VIT; and Dr. Deependra Kumar Jha, VC, Manav Rachna University.
- Launch of Educate India: Unveiled by SN Subrahmanyan, CMD of L&T, offering 1,300+ courses in cutting-edge domains.
- First College Sign-Up: Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology joined Educate India, marking a significant milestone.
Keynote Sessions
- Dr. TG Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE: Highlighted the role of flexible learning models and hands-on experiences in making students industry-ready.
- Dr. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras: Emphasized trust-based collaboration and industry-relevant projects for innovation and growth.
- Dr. C Jayakumar, CHRO, L&T: Advocated for continuous learning and robust industry-academia collaboration to address workforce demands.
Engaging Panel Discussions
- Future of Learning: Explored integrating AI and future skills into curricula with experts from academia and industry.
- Bridging the Skill Gap: Delved into strategies for equipping students with evolving workforce skills.
- Dynamic Industry-Academia Partnerships: Focused on fostering innovative collaborations to shape industry-ready talent.
