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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 Guest

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Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

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

Guest of Honour


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Thiru Kumar Jayant IAS

Additional Chief Secretary - Information Technology and Digital Services Department Government of Tamil Nadu, Chairman - ICT Academy

Speakers


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V Srikanth

Chief Executive Officer (i/c)
ICT Academy

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Sujay Puthran

Chief People Officer
KFin Technologies

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Dr. Sriram Birudavolu

CEO - Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
DSCI, Hyderabad

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VINAY AGRAWAL

Global Head - HR Business Partner
Tech Mahindra

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Bala Prasad Peddigari

Chief Innovation Officer
Tata Consultancy Services Limited

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Muthu Shankar Sivasubbu

Partner Success Lead
HCLTech

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Ramesh Mantana

Vice President - HR & Operations
Evoke Technologies

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Manish Gupta

Director - Industry and Customer Advisory, SAP

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Nagarjun Chakilam

Director
Maithri Drugs Private Limited

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Venka Reddy

Vice President & Head HR
Coforge

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Deepankar Bhattacharyya

General Manager- Education Segment (Indian Subcontinent), Nemetschek

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Krishnaraj Mahadevan

Senior Director, Product Development (HCM Cloud Applications), ORACLE

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Reghu Jeganathan

Technical Services Manager
MongoDB

Sponsors & Partners


Supported by

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Associate Sponsor

Academic Sponsors

Technology Partner

Industry Partner

Knowledge Partners

ICT Academy
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ICT Academy

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
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Institutions Participated
360
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ICT Academy Awardees
27000
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Venue Participants
360
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YouTube Subscribers
420
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Partners
60
Editions
800
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Speakers

Contact Us

ICT Academy

Module No. E6-03, Sixth Floor, Block E
IIT Madras Research Park
Kanagam Road, Taramani,
Chennai 600 113
Tamil Nadu, India

Contact mail: contact@ictacademy.in

Phone: T +91 44 4290 6800