Panel Discussion

The School of Engineering, Babu Banarasi Das University, is organizing a panel discussion on: “Aligning Curriculum and Skill Development with Industry Expectations in an AI-Driven World” As AI continues to reshape industries, bridging the gap between academia and industry is more important than ever. This session brings together distinguished experts from academia and industry to share insights on preparing future-ready talent. Moderator: Mr. Sudhir Mehani Chief Digital Officer, Marzoli, India Esteemed Panelists: • Mr. Avik Dutta – Country Manager, Academik America • Dr. Krishna Pratap Singh – IIIT Prayagraj, India • Ms. Niharika Pandey – Hashbrown Conversations, India • Dr. Amit Arjun Verma – HCL GUVI, India • Dr. Ibrahim Labaran Ali – University of Warwick, UK • Ms. Neetu Bhandari – Centre for Policy Research & Governance, New Delhi, India Date: 11 April 2026 Time: 03:00 PM IST onwards Mode: Online Technically Sponsored By: Soft Computing Research Society