Bengaluru: Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, will convene the second Bengaluru Skill Summit from 3–5 November 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 & assessment bodies, sovereign skilling bodies and multilateral organisations to advance the global skilling and employability agenda, with a sharper focus on building integrated, industry-aligned systems that can deliver 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, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, 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.
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Shaping the Future of Workforce Framework for 2030
Held under the theme “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy,” the summit will focus on three priorities: expanding access to skilling, 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 tech, 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 re-skilling initiatives. 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. Built for Outcomes, Not Just Dialogue
The summit is expected to convene:
- 4,500+ participants
- 150+ speakers
- 100+ exhibitors
- 40+ media partners
Strengthening the Global Talent Economy
As global demand for skilled talent continues to rise, the 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.
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