GIFT City Talent Summit: Shaping Gujarat's Future Workforce

GIFT City, India's first operational smart city, held a Talent Summit at IIT Gandhinagar. The event focused on developing a skilled workforce to support business growth in Gujarat. Industry leaders, government officials, and academicians discussed talent pool strategies and the importance of aligning workforce development with technological advancements.

In a bid to address the pressing talent needs and support the burgeoning business scene in Gujarat, GIFT City, India's first operational smart city, held a Talent Summit at IIT Gandhinagar. The summit, titled 'GIFT City: The Emerging Talent Frontier', convened industry leaders, government officials, and academicians to brainstorm ways to cultivate a future-ready talent pool in the region.

Prominent figures such as Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Chairman of GIFT City, and Mr. K Rajaraman, Chairman of IFSCA, spoke at the summit. Top executives from major firms including BNY, Capgemini, and IBM shared insights on workforce alignment with modern technological and market demands. Mr. Tapan Ray, MD & CEO of GIFT City, emphasized the summit's role in strategizing workforce advancements to match business growth.

Key discussions at the summit revolved around developing talent pools for global capabilities and establishing sustainable industry-academia partnerships. Panellists explored diversifying the workforce and adapting curriculum to changing industry needs. The event highlighted GIFT City's commitment to fostering an ecosystem conducive to innovation and growth.

(With inputs from agencies.)