SpaceBasic and Y20 Partner to Champion Continuous Learning at Y20 Talk: "Future of Work, Innovation, and 21st Century Skills"

On August 10, 2023, SpaceBasic, collaborated with Rathinam Group of Institutions and Y20 India 2023 , the youth wing of G20 India , to organise an important dialog - the Y20 Talk: "Future of Work, Innovation, and 21st Century Skills." This event took place in Coimbatore, captivating the attention of over 170 delegates across 80 colleges, nationwide.?

The #Y20 Talk resonated with the ethos of "learn, unlearn, and relearn," shedding light on the trajectories of the future of work, innovation, and the essential 21st-century skillset. This partnership aimed to ignite career aspirations and enrich the lives of students and the broader academic community, equipping them with the tools necessary to excel in the ever-evolving global workforce.?

Esteemed luminaries graced the event with keynote talks, sharing their knowledge and insights:

• The application of AI in combating 21st-century crimes was explored by Shri Balakrishnan V , Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore city.
• Madan A Sendhil , Founder of Rathinam Group of Institutions delivered the welcome note.

• Dr. S S Mantha , former Chairman of the All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE), underlined the need of instructors embracing continuous learning to properly mentor students.
• Lakshit Mittal , Y20 Track Chair, shared insights about the Y20, G20 Forum's aspirations.
• Senthil Ganesh Kuppuswamy , Chairman of CII and Managing Trustee of RVS Group of Educational Institutions, gave light on the junction between AI and future job opportunities.
• Madhavi Shankar , Founder & CEO of SpaceBasic , led the discussions.

The event sparkled with two invigorating panel discussions that fostered forward- looking conversations.??

The first conversation, "Beyond Textbooks, 21st Century Skills," featured prominent academicians discussing how their colleges and universities are aiding students in becoming future ready.?

• Elanchezhiyan Ganesan , Senior General Manager, Manipal Global Education Services
• Dr. M. Saravanakumar, Dean, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
• Dr. M Ramasamy PhD., CEng., MIChemE. , Principal, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Dr. M. Venkatesan, Principal, KSR Institute for Engineering and Technology
• Dr. M.G Sumithra, Principal, Sri Krishna College of Technology
• Dr. P Tamilselvan, Vice Principal, Admin, SNS Group of Institutions

The second panel discussion, aptly named "Student Launchpad," had distinguished speakers who presented views on educators assisting students in exploring opportunities after college.?

• Sameer Karulkar , Founder, Coverpage Ventures and Former Senior Vice President, Times Group
• Prof Joshua Dalrymple, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. , Professor of Law at Woxsen University
• Udaya Sankar , Deputy Director of Government Relations, nasscom
• Dr Nagaraj Balakrishnan , Vice President, Atal Incubator
• Bijoy Sivan , Managing Director, Rently

This G20 Y20 Talk by SpaceBasic was designed for educators to prepare students for the rapidly changing professional world. With 170 delegates from 80 universities in attendance, the event was a huge success in fostering dialogues about the future of education and work.?