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NIU Hosts 2nd HR Conclave 2026: Bridging Academia and Industry for Future Talent
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:30
NIU Hosts 2nd HR Conclave 2026: Bridging Academia and Industry for Future Talent
- •Noida International University (NIU) hosted its 2nd HR Conclave 2026, bringing together over 90 industry representatives from companies like boAt, Paytm, vivo, and Philips Healthcare.
- •The conclave aimed to create a strategic link between academic excellence and industry opportunities, focusing on employability, talent requirements, industry trends, and skill development.
- •Key speakers, including Dr. Devesh Kumar Singh and Dr. Vikram Singh, emphasized NIU's commitment to industry-academia collaboration to prepare students for the evolving professional landscape.
- •Mr. Vivek Kumar, Director, BOAT (NR), highlighted the importance of developing skilled, industry-ready professionals and aligning academic learning with workplace requirements, stating, ‘Placement isn’t just about the destination; it’s the beginning of the career.’
- •Industry leaders shared insights on talent acquisition, recruitment expectations, and emerging workplace trends, providing students with direct exposure to professional requirements and reinforcing NIU's focus on strengthening industry engagement.
Key Questions Answered
The conclave aimed to build a strategic bridge between academic excellence and industry opportunities, with discussions focused on employability, talent requirements, industry trends, and skill development.
Mr. Vivek Kumar, Director of BOAT (NR), Kanpur, and NATS at the Ministry of Education, served as the Chief Guest for the event.
The event brought together representatives from over 90 industries, including major organizations such as boAt, Paytm, vivo, Philips Healthcare, Hitachi, and Physics Wallah.
