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BRIDGE 2024
62nd Edition - Bengaluru

Future of Growth: Technology, Skills & Inclusive Development

In the dynamic landscape of global progress, the convergence of technology, skills development, and inclusive development emerges as a catalyst for shaping the future of growth. Technology as both a driver and an enabler of innovation, offering boundless opportunities for economic empowerment and societal advancement. From artificial intelligence to renewable energy, from blockchain to biotechnology, the transformative potential of technology knows no bounds. Yet, to fully harness its benefits, we must cultivate a workforce equipped with the skills and competencies necessary to thrive in the digital age.

Skills development lies at the heart of this endeavour, serving as the bridge that connects individuals with the opportunities of the future. By investing in education, training, and lifelong learning initiatives, we empower individuals to adapt, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the digital economy. Moreover, inclusive development serves as the guiding principle, ensuring that the benefits of technological advancement are accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.

Through thought-provoking discussions, innovative showcases, and collaborative partnerships, BRIDGE on theme ‘Future of Growth: Technology, Skills & Inclusive Development’ endeavours to catalyse action towards a future where technology, skills development, and inclusive development converge to drive sustainable growth and prosperity. By fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment, we can pave the way for a future that leaves no one behind, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the advancement of society.

Focus Areas

  •  India as the Global Epicentre of Talent
  •  Inclusive Tech Entrepreneurship
  •  Partnerships for Impact: Industry, Government & Academia
  •  Driving Innovation and Employment in the Digital Economy
  •  Industry 4.0 & Beyond

Event Format



Participants

Academia

Chairpersons, Secretaries, Principals, Training & Placement Directors, Department Heads & Faculty Members

Government

Policymakers, Senior Officials & Bureaucrats

Corporate

CXOs, Industry Experts & HR Leaders

Chief Guests

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Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu

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Dr M C Sudhakar

Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education & Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council

Guests of Honour

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Josh Foulger

President Electronics
Zetwerk

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Dr Sanjay Tyagi

Jurisdictional Director
STPI

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Dr. O.R. Nandagopan

Director, DRDO
Industry - Academia
Ramanujan CoE

Speakers


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V Srikanth

Chief Executive Officer (i/c)
ICT Academy

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Bala MS

GCC Leader
CEO STRATINFINITY INC,
Chairman - Southern Regional Commitee of AICTE, Innovation Center,
Deputy Chairman of the Steering Committee of Ministry of Education and AICTE Investor Network

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Ramakrishna Rama

Principal Director
Microsoft

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Nirmalya Chatterjee

Country VP - Indian Subcontinent
Nemetschek Group

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Sharath Babu

Director, Product Engineering
Iron Mountain

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Rajan Chandrashekharan

Head, FCC Data Technology
Standard Chartered Bank

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Karthik Padmanabhan

Developer Ecosystem Lead – India
Google

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Dheeraj Bhatnagar

Director - Global Financial Crimes & Customer Protection
PayPal

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Babu Srinivasan

Senior Partner Solutions Architect
MongoDB

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Shrihari Saraf

Senior Manager, Technical Support
Autodesk

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Roopasree Ranganna

VP Engineering Leader - India
Synchrony

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Atreyi Banerjee

Region HR Head
Tech Mahindra

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Lavanya Mohan

Digital Transformation Lead - Delivery Operations, Cognizant

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Zahida Vaseem

Sales Manager, Education
MathWorks India

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Jothir Ganesan

Senior Software Development Manager, SRE
Oracle

Sponsors & Partners


Supported by

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Associate Partners

Academic Partners

Technology Partner

Industry Partner

Knowledge Partners

Exhibitor

About Bridge

BRIDGE a flagship conference of ICT Academy aims to bridge the industry-academia gap. BRIDGE is a confluence of Educators, Researchers, Corporate, Solution Providers, NGOs and Policy Makers to find possible solutions and answers to some of the most challenging, critical and relevant questions we face in the journey towards transforming India. The conference serves as a platform in providing a strategic view on the trends that shape the educational ecosystem. The conference engages various stakeholders to seize opportunities to transform from theories to practice and become indispensable in the new digital world. Started in the year 2011, the conference has been receiving an overwhelming response from all the stakeholders of the knowledge ecosystem. Having reached multiple cities in India, BRIDGE has emerged to be the high impact industry-institute interaction event of India completing 60 editions.

BRIDGE in Numbers

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7
States Covered
2000
+
Institutions Participated
360
+
ICT Academy Awardees
27000
+
Venue Participants
360
K
YouTube Subscribers
420
+
Partners
61
Editions
800
+
Speakers

Contact Us

ICT Academy

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IIT Madras Research Park
Kanagam Road, Taramani,
Chennai 600 113
Tamil Nadu, India

Contact mail: contact@ictacademy.in

Phone: T +91 44 4290 6800