Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (PSAIAC), Presidency University

 

Date: 25 September 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: University Main Auditorium and Seminar Halls

 

Event Overview

 

Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (PSAIAC), Presidency University, successfully hosted the HR Summit – Skills for the Future 2030 on 25 September 2026. The summit brought together senior HR and industry leaders from more than 10 leading organisations to facilitate meaningful dialogue between academia and industry and explore the evolving skills and competencies required for the workforce of 2030.

 

The summit focused on building a future-ready talent pool by understanding emerging industry requirements, evolving job roles, technology-driven workforce transformation, and opportunities for stronger industry–academia collaboration.

 

Distinguished Chief Guest

 

The summit was honoured by the presence of:

 

Mr Prashobh Chandralayam
Vice President & Global Leader – GCC, Kyndryl

 

Mr Chandralayam delivered an insightful keynote address on the changing industry landscape and the emerging skills and competencies that will shape the workforce of the future.

 

Esteemed Resource Persons

 

The summit featured distinguished HR and industry professionals who contributed their expertise through panel discussions, round-table interactions and knowledge-sharing sessions:

• Mr Ram Krishn – Director HR, AVO Automation

• Mr Shobhith Bhojaraj – BU HR Partner, IBM Human Resources – Bangalore

• Ms Ruchi Pandey – AGM HR Head – IAE, TCS

• Mr Vijai P R – Senior Delivery Manager, Infosys

• Ms Pramila Chinnappa – Vice President – Human Resources, Data Tracks

• Ms Kalpana Yemme – Director, Zensar

• Mr Philip C. Gorege – Manager, Toyota

• Mr Lalith Suresh – Global Head, L&D, Torry Harris Integration Services

• Mr Bharath Kumar Sivalingam – Head of TA, Roku India

• Mr Manoj Kumar – Senior Manager, PWC Bengaluru

Key Highlights

 

The summit featured a series of engaging discussions focused on the future of education, employment and workforce development.

 

Round-Table Discussions

 

Interactive discussions explored certification pathways, training opportunities and ways in which academic institutions can better prepare students for evolving industry expectations.

 

Future of Work

 

Panel discussions examined the intersection of emerging technologies, skills and workforce transformation, with a focus on preparing graduates for the demands of the coming decade.

 

Emerging Technology Skills

 

Industry experts discussed skill requirements and career opportunities across areas including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Data Science

• DevOps

• Cybersecurity

• Blockchain

• Internet of Things (IoT)

Emerging Roles and Career Opportunities

 

The discussions also addressed emerging job roles, internship opportunities, placement readiness and the competencies expected from future technology professionals.

 

Industry–Academia Collaboration

 

The summit identified emerging skill requirements, potential areas for industry partnership and opportunities to develop a long-term roadmap for stronger collaboration between academia and industry.

 

Organising Leadership

 

The successful conduct of the summit was supported by the University's leadership and the dedicated organising team.

 

Patrons

• Dr S. J. Thiruvengadam – Vice Chancellor

• Dr SivaPerumal S. – Pro Vice Chancellor

Patron-in-Charge

• Dr Shakkeera L. – Dean, PSAIAC

Organising Chairs

• Dr S. Pravinthraja – Professor & HOD-DSC, PSAIAC

• Dr Sampath A. K. – Professor & HOD-CS, PSAIAC

• Dr Zafar Ali Khan – Professor & HOD-AIR, PSAIAC

• Dr Shanmugarathinam G. – Professor, DSC, PSAIAC – Industry Academia Connect

Organising Team

• Ms Chintamreddy Meghana – Assistant Professor, DSC, PSAIAC

• Ms Sarvana Kumar Sai Dhivya – Assistant Professor, DSC, PSAIAC

Conclusion

 

The HR Summit – Skills for the Future 2030 provided a valuable platform for meaningful interaction between academia and industry. The insights shared by participating HR leaders offered perspectives on emerging technologies, workforce expectations, skill development, internships, placements and the evolving nature of careers in the technology sector.

 

The summit marked an important step towards strengthening industry–academia engagement and developing a roadmap for nurturing future-ready talent equipped with the skills required for the workforce of 2030.