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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 2: The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, is ready to host the second version of Bengaluru Skill Summit from 3-5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru. The Summit is organised by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) as Knowledge Partner and managed by Trescon. With Japan because the nation accomplice for this 12 months’s version, the Summit will convey collectively authorities, {industry}, academia, worldwide stakeholders and youth to advance workforce improvement and skilling in Karnataka.
Following its inaugural version in November 2025, the Summit returns underneath the theme “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy”, bringing collectively policymakers, {industry} leaders, educational establishments, coaching suppliers, worldwide stakeholders and youth to deal with workforce necessities and strengthen the connection between schooling, skilling and employment.
The Summit will give attention to Four Thematic Tracks:
Emerging Skills: Preparing for inexperienced jobs, AI, Industry 4.0, the digital financial system and different development sectors.
Skills for All: Advancing inclusion throughout ladies, youth, casual employees and the gig financial system.
Innovation: Showcasing international and native finest practices and ecosystem improvements in skilling.
Global Skills: Positioning Karnataka’s workforce for international employability and mobility.
The Summit is anticipated to report 6,500+ footfall, 150+ audio system, 100+ companions and 50+ exhibitors. The programme will give attention to sensible approaches to workforce improvement, together with industry-led skilling, rising applied sciences, institutional frameworks, inclusive participation and international expertise mobility.
The Summit might be inaugurated by Shri D. Ok. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, within the august presence of Dr. G. Parameshwara, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. The Summit might be presided over by Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka.
The distinguished Guests of Honour will embody Dr. M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development; Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Home, Information Technology and Biotechnology, and E-Governance; Shri Basavaraja Rayareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education; Shri Santosh S. Lad, Hon’ble Minister for Labour; Shri Rizwan Arshad, Hon’ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; and Shri Vijayananda Kashappanavar, Hon’ble Minister for Small Scale Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of Karnataka.
The distinguished dignitaries will even embody Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation; Shri Subroto Bagchi, Chairman, Vision Group for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka; Shri Guruprasad Mudlapur, President, Bosch Group in India and Managing Director, Bosch Limited; Shri Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director, Lam Research India; Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka; Smt. Uma Mahadevan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka; Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (R), Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority; Shri Subodh Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood; Smt. Vasireddi Vijaya Jyothsna, IAS, Mission Director, National Livelihood Mission; Smt. Shilpa M, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Industrial Training and Employment; and Dr. Ravi M. Tirlapur, KAS, Managing Director, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation.
Advancing the Workforce 2030 agenda
The Summit’s programme will convey collectively coverage discussions, {industry} engagement, data alternate and sensible demonstrations to look at how Karnataka can strengthen workforce techniques and enhance alignment between coaching and employment.
Key areas of focus embody rising abilities, inclusive skilling, innovation in coaching supply, international abilities requirements, workforce mobility and employer-led curriculum improvement. The programme structure additionally consists of coverage and {industry} roundtables, the Skill Expo, the Innovation Stage, the CoE Pavilion and the Country Partner Pavilion.
These platforms are supposed to assist collaboration amongst policymakers, employers, educational establishments, coaching suppliers and worldwide companions, with an emphasis on scalable approaches to workforce improvement.
Speakers and taking part leaders
The Summit will convey collectively leaders from authorities, {industry}, academia, know-how, entrepreneurship and worldwide organisations to debate workforce planning, education-industry alignment, rising applied sciences and the way forward for skilling.
The key audio system listing consists of Subroto Bagchi, Chairman, Vision Group for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka; Mrs. Debashree Banerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, Dr. Gururaj ‘Desh’ Deshpande, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Ecosystem Builder, Deshpande Foundation; N. S. Parthasarathy, Managing Partner, Mela Ventures; Biren Ghose, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Astra Studios and Uma Mahadevan, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka.
Other audio system embody Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Kirti Chakra), Astronaut, Sci/Eng ‘G’, ISRO, and Air Commodore, IAF; Hiroshi Nawata, Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in Bengaluru; Annett Baessler, Deputy Head, Consulate General of Germany in Bengaluru; Dr. Vivek Raghavan, Co-Founder, Sarvam AI, Ankush Sabharwal, Founder & CEO, CoRover.ai: Ajay Vij, Senior Country Managing DirectorAccenture Solutions Pvt Ltd, India and Kaushik Mudda, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ethereal Machines. Click right here to view a full listing of audio system.
Industry and ecosystem companions backing workforce improvement
Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 brings collectively organisations investing within the improvement of abilities, expertise and workforce capabilities throughout India. Their participation displays the position of {industry}, schooling, know-how and skilling establishments in strengthening the connection between studying, employability and the evolving wants of the financial system.
The Summit includes a sturdy community of main {industry} companions, educational establishments, and skilling organisations, together with Accenture, Pearson, HCL Foundation, IIMBx Learning Foundation, TVS Skills, NASSCOM – Future Skills Prime, Deshpande Skilling, Tally Education, Goethe-Institut, SOULT, Dharwad Research and Technology Incubator Foundation, and Ramaiah Technology and Business Incubator. Click right here to view full listing.
Through their involvement, these organisations contribute to a broader ecosystem centered on strengthening abilities, supporting expertise improvement and advancing approaches that reply to altering workforce necessities. Their affiliation with the Summit underscores the significance of sustained collaboration between {industry}, schooling and skilling establishments in getting ready India’s workforce for rising alternatives.
Leadership views on Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026
Commenting on the Summit, Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, stated:
“Karnataka is committed to building a workforce that can respond to emerging industry needs, embrace technological change and contribute to the opportunities of a rapidly evolving global economy. Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 advances this vision by bringing government, industry, academia and international partners together to strengthen the connection between education, skills and employment. Our focus is to build an inclusive, industry-aligned and future-ready skilling ecosystem that empowers our youth to become skilled professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs.”
Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation (KVTSDC), stated:
“A strong workforce is built by creating opportunities for people to develop their capabilities, adapt to change and participate meaningfully in the economy. Karnataka’s skilling ecosystem must continue to evolve in response to the aspirations of its youth, the needs of industry and the opportunities emerging across sectors. Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 brings these priorities together, creating space for collaboration, innovation and shared learning. Through stronger partnerships and a focus on inclusive workforce development, we can help build a future-ready Karnataka where skills open pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.”
Shri Subodh Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, stated:
“Building a future-ready workforce requires more than individual skilling initiatives. It calls for coordinated systems, stronger institutional partnerships and a clear alignment between training and workforce demand. Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 provides an important platform to advance this agenda by bringing stakeholders together to identify priorities, strengthen implementation and develop scalable approaches to workforce development. Through sustained collaboration, Karnataka aims to create a skilling ecosystem that is responsive, inclusive and aligned with the needs of a changing economy.”
Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (R), Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), stated:
“Workforce 2030 represents a long-term commitment to strengthening how Karnataka anticipates, develops and deploys talent. Achieving this vision requires stronger coordination across institutions, evidence-informed planning and closer collaboration between government, industry and academia. Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 creates a platform to advance these priorities, explore emerging workforce needs and build approaches that can be scaled across sectors. By translating collaboration into coordinated action, we can strengthen Karnataka’s position in the national and global talent ecosystem.”
Dr. Ravi M. Tirlapur, KAS, Managing Director, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), stated:
“The next phase of Karnataka’s skilling journey must focus on translating ambition into implementation and measurable progress. At KSDC, our priority is to strengthen the pathways connecting skill development, industry requirements and employment opportunities. Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 brings this agenda into focus through industry engagement, knowledge exchange, innovation showcases and discussions on scalable skilling models. It is an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and advance practical approaches that support workforce readiness across Karnataka.”
Building a future-ready workforce
The Summit goals to strengthen alignment between schooling and {industry} demand, allow outcome-driven skilling techniques and deepen collaboration amongst authorities, {industry} and educational establishments. Discussions will look at how workforce planning, coaching high quality, rising applied sciences and worldwide partnerships can assist employment pathways and a extra inclusive expertise ecosystem.
The Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 will happen from 3-5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru. Participation is thru the Summit’s registration and admission course of.
Register right here: https://bengaluruskillsummit.com/get-involved/
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