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Hon'ble Chief Minister's Pitch & Support
Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka Encouraging Industries and Extending Support from the Government of Karnataka (GoK) for the Industry-Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026.
Chairperson's Invitation Video
The future of education and industry lies in stronger collaboration. An invitation from Smt. Rtn. Tejashree B.A., Chairperson – Skill Development Committee, FKCCI, to join the FKCCI Industry–Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026—a premier networking platform that brings together academia, industry, policymakers, Sector Skill Councils, consulates, and global stakeholders to foster collaboration, innovation, and workforce development.
Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Sharanaprakash Patil, Honorable Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, GoK, the FKCCI Industry–Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026 is led by Ms. Uma Reddy, President - FKCCI & Rtn. Tejashree B A, Director-FKCCI, Chairperson - Skill Development Committee with a shared vision of strengthening Industry – Institution collaboration.
Rtn Tejashree, Chairperson- Skill Development Committee, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry met Smt. Kantha Naik, Chairperson - Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and requested to extend support from KSDC to upcoming FKCCI Industry- Institution Confluence 2026.
Glad to share under the leadership of Prof Ramesh B, Vice Chancellor — Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University joins hands with FKCCI as supporting university for the upcoming Industry–Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026.
Smt. Uma Reddy, President, FKCCI, accompanied by Shri T. Sairam Prasad, President-Elect; Smt. Tejashree B.A., Chairperson, Skill Development Committee, FKCCI; and Shri M. Lokaraj, Secretary General, FKCCI, had the privilege of calling on His Excellency Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka, at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.
On the occasion, Smt. Uma Reddy, President, FKCCI, cordially extended an invitation to His Excellency to grace the FKCCI Industry–Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026 as the Chief Guest for the inauguration, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 25th August 2026.
His Excellency graciously accepted the invitation and conveyed his consent to attend the prestigious event as the Chief Guest. FKCCI expresses its profound gratitude to the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka for his kind acceptance and looks forward to welcoming him to the Industry–Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026.
Smt. Uma Reddy, President, FKCCI, along with Smt. Tejashree B. A., Chairperson, Skill Development Committee, FKCCI, had the meeting Dr. Sharana Prakash Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Government of Karnataka.
The meeting was a gracious occasion to extend a warm and esteemed invitation to the Hon’ble Minister to inaugurate the FKCCI Industry–Institution Leaders’ Confluence 2026, to be held on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at FKCCI.
The Confluence promises to be a vibrant platform bringing together the worlds of Industry, Institutions, Innovation and Skill Development, fostering meaningful conversations and forging stronger bridges between academia and industry.
We are deeply honoured by the opportunity to seek the Hon’ble Minister’s presence and blessings as we come together to nurture talent, inspire young minds and pave the way for a skilled, empowered and future-ready Karnataka.
Smt. B A.Tejashree, Chairperson, Skill Development Committee, FKCCI, had the privilege of meeting Dr. Ajay Singh, Hon’ble Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology, GoK, and extended a gracious invitation to him to grace the Awards Evening of Industry Institutions Confluence 2026, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, at FKCCI, Bengaluru.
Smt. Tejashree expressed her earnest hope that the Hon’ble Minister would honour the occasion with his gracious presence, adding distinction and inspiration to this landmark confluence celebrating excellence, innovation and the collective journey towards a stronger and more empowered Karnataka.
Invited Ms. Khushboo G Chowdhary Commissioner for Karnataka Industrial Development & Director of Industries & Commerce. She has extended her support to Industry - Institution Confluence 2026.
Happy to share that Prof. Ashok Sangappa Allur, Vice Chancellor of Kodagu University has extended his support for Industry Institution Leaders’ Confluence 2026.
Dr Rumi, Skill Development Member- FKCCI extended invitation to Dr. Gopal Krishna H.N, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Collegiate Education & Technical Education, GoK for upcoming Confluence.
Dr. Rumi Sikdar, member, Skill Development Committee- FKCCI, invited Shobha, Director, Department of Collegiate Education GoK and Dr. Nagesh to FKCCI Industry-Institution Confluence 2026 and requested to extend their support.
Dr. Rumi Sikdar, member, Skill Development Committee- FKCCI , invited Mr. N S. Chidanand, KAS, Department of Industrial Training and Employment and requested the department and principals of ITI to participate in the Conclave.
Ms. Uma Reddy, President FKCCI & Rtn Tejashree, Chairperson- Skill Development Committee invited F.R. Singhvi, Co-Promoter and Joint Managing Director of Sansera Engineering Limited for the upcoming Industry–Institution Leaders' Confluence 2026.
FKCCI had fruitful discussion with Prof. Ravi Kumar N – President, Dr. Hemamalini M. J. – Vice President, Prof. Dr. Nabi A. – General Secretary of KTPOA.
Skill Development Committee extended invite to Dr. Avinash Menon Rajendran, IAS, Director, Department of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, GoK & Managing Director, KITS for upcoming Industry- Institution Leaders’ Confluence 2026.
Invited Madam Irina Ghose, Managing Director - Anthropic India for the Confluence and requested her to share insights on Claude.
Rtn Tejashree, Chairperson & Dr Rumi Sikdar - Member, Skill Development Committee , FKCCI met Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, Chairman - Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA). Glad to announce KSDA as guiding authority for upcoming FKCCI Industry- Institution Confluence 2026.
Ms. Uma G Reddy, Vice Chairperson - Skill Development Committee, FKCCI held meeting with Mr. S. Chandrasekaran, President of Whitefield Area Commerce & Industries association. WACIA has extended it’s support for Industry- Institution Confluence 2026
Shared the brochure with IESC, they are participating as delegate. They will speak to their large OEM and nominate for awards this includes Ajax, Tata Hitachi, L&T and Volvo
Invited Mr. Sumit Sharma, Head of India Operations, Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC)