Thu Nov 07 03:09:35 UTC 2024: ## Industry and Academia Meet to Discuss ‘Future of Talent’ in Kochi

**KOCHI, INDIA -** Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, inaugurated the “Confluence-2024” industry-academia meet at Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology on Wednesday. The day-long event, focused on the “Future of Talent,” was organized by the institution and GTECH, an industry body representing over 250 IT companies in Kerala.

Mr. Gopi emphasized the need for a strong educational foundation to support the growth of new industries worldwide, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence, automation, and quantum computing.

The event featured plenary sessions with notable attendees including S. Somnath, Chairman of the Indian Research Organisation; V.K Mathews, executive chairman, IBS Software; and Loknath Behera, Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Limited.

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