Industry Academia Conclave 2026
May 22, 2026
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Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, Founder and Chief Mentor, SCALE, delivered the keynote speech at the Industry Academia Conclave 2026, organised by MIT-WPU, Pune, and NIPM Karnataka in Bengaluru.
In his address, Mr. Valliappa shared meaningful insights on the changing relationship between industry and academia in an AI-driven world. He spoke about the growing need to prepare students not just with degrees, but with adaptability, practical exposure, leadership qualities, and a continuous learning mindset.
He emphasised that the future workforce must be built through stronger collaboration between institutions and industry, where learning is aligned with real workplace expectations. His message strongly reinforced SCALE’s vision of creating future-ready talent through industry-connected education, skill development, and lifelong learning.
The conclave brought together industry leaders, academicians, and HR professionals for important discussions on workforce readiness, AI-led disruption, and the future of talent development.
