Bengaluru: Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, will convene the second Bengaluru Skill Summit from November 3 to 5, 2026, at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.
The summit will bring together key stakeholders from across the skilling ecosystem, including ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, skilling aggregators, training and assessment bodies, sovereign skilling organisations and multilateral institutions to advance the global skilling and employability agenda. The event will focus on building integrated, industry-aligned systems capable of delivering employable talent at scale.
“The Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 marks an important step in Karnataka’s continued commitment to building a future-ready workforce. As industries evolve and global opportunities expand, our focus remains on creating a unified, high-quality skilling ecosystem that enables our youth to compete and succeed at a global level. We look forward to bringing together leaders from across sectors to shape the next phase of this journey,” said Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka.
Hosted by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) as knowledge partner and managed by Trescon, the 2026 edition marks a shift from intent to execution, with a sharper focus on employability, industry integration and scalable workforce development frameworks.
Industry-ready talent in focus
Held under the theme “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy,” the summit will focus on expanding access to skilling opportunities, strengthening institutional frameworks and enabling deeper collaboration between government, industry and academia.
The programme will address emerging workforce requirements across artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, deep technology and green jobs, while also advancing conversations around inclusion, innovation, apprenticeship-led learning and global workforce mobility.
Discussions will further focus on strengthening industry-academia collaboration, expanding district-level skilling infrastructure and aligning training frameworks with evolving employer requirements to improve workforce readiness and employability.
With industries increasingly demanding job-ready talent, the summit is expected to spotlight integrated and industry-led skilling models that combine vocational training, hands-on learning, upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
Karnataka aims to become global talent hub
Key discussions will also explore workforce preparedness for emerging technologies, international employment opportunities and scalable frameworks that can support Karnataka’s ambition of becoming a global talent and skilling hub.
The summit is expected to convene more than 4,500 participants, over 150 speakers, more than 100 exhibitors and 40 media partners.
As global demand for skilled talent continues to rise, Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 is expected to support policy direction, enable institutional partnerships and accelerate the development of a workforce that is competitive, mobile and aligned with Karnataka’s long-term economic and trillion-dollar growth ambitions.
The summit will also highlight Karnataka’s efforts to build a unified skilling ecosystem by connecting government initiatives, training institutions, employers and global industry stakeholders through outcome-driven workforce strategies.
Registration now open
Registration and partnership opportunities are now open. Interested participants, institutions and organisations can register through the official summit website, www.bengaluruskillsummit.com.
For further enquiries, contact Imran Mushtaq, Senior PR and Media Executive, on 7780902815 or email [email protected].