Experts Advocate for AI-Ready Workforce at C2C Summit 2026
At the Campus to Career Summit 2026 in Bengaluru, experts discussed the need for an AI-ready workforce. The panel, moderated by Prof Vijaysekhar Chellabonia, included education leaders and industry professionals who emphasized the importance of AI literacy beyond technical skills. Madan Padaki highlighted the need for education to empower students to use AI for community improvement. Vinay Swamy noted a gap between industry expectations and workforce readiness, advocating for certifications in AI. Andrea Willmot stressed the need for capability development over knowledge delivery. Dr. E.A. Gopalakrishnan proposed a three-tier AI education approach, while Satya Narayanan R emphasized 'meta skills' like critical thinking. The summit underscored the necessity of collaboration between academia, industry, and government to prepare students for AI-driven futures.