Theme: 

From Local to Global: Industry–Academia Linkages Envisioning Viksit Bharat @ 2047

Key Thematic Areas of Deliberation of Confluence 2026

⦁ Emerging Technologies, Future Skills and Industry-Driven Curriculum Design

• Research, Innovation, Startups, Incubation & Entrepreneurship

• The Social Science Model- Sustainable Development & Green Technologies

• Heritage, Global Collaborations and Local Implementation Models

• Health, Sports, Yoga, Music and Culture

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAMME

⦁ Industry Fair: Organise an Industry Fair, where participating companies set up stalls to showcase their work, products, and opportunities. 

⦁ Workshops and Talks: Facilitate workshops and expert talks by industry leaders, focusing on the next big thing - emerging trends, skills development, and career insights.

⦁ MoU with Industries: Initiate collaborations with industry partners through the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to foster long-term relationships that benefit both the college and the industries involved.

⦁ Consultancy and Placement Opportunities: Providing industry an opportunity to leverage the expertise of faculty.

⦁ Interactive Dynamic Kiosk: Departments will represent their best practices through 15 minutes video in our Dynamic Kiosk

⦁ Vibrant Cultural Programme of Visva-Bharati Santiniketan

Who Should Attend

⦁ Industry Leaders & Corporate Executives

⦁ Academic Heads, Faculty & Researchers

⦁ Startups & Innovation Leaders

⦁ NGOS and CBOs

⦁ Policymakers & Government Representatives

⦁ Skill Development & Training Organizations

⦁ Students & Young Innovators

⦁ Progressive businessman and farmers

⦁ Foreign representatives

Expected Outcomes

⦁ Strategic MoUs between Industry and Academic Institutions

⦁ Joint Research & Development Initiatives

⦁ Internship, Apprenticeship & Placement Opportunities

⦁ Industry-aligned Skill Development Programs

⦁ Innovation-led solutions for local and national challenges

Why This Meet Matters

✔Strengthens India’s global competitiveness

✔ Enhances employability and workforce readiness

✔ Encourages innovation-driven growth

✔ Builds a resilient, self-reliant knowledge economy