DrishtiKone 3.0 is a flagship Industry-Academia Leadership Conclave by UPES that brings together industry leaders, innovators, academicians, and policymakers to discuss the future of technology, leadership, artificial intelligence, and workforce transformation. The Bengaluru edition focused on strengthening collaboration between academia and industry while exploring emerging trends shaping innovation-driven ecosystems.

The conclave featured keynote sessions, expert panels, and collaborative discussions on AI adoption, digital transformation, future-ready skills, and innovation leadership. Senior professionals from technology, consulting, education, and enterprise sectors participated in thought-provoking conversations designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and evolving industry expectations.

UPES continues to strengthen its position as a future-focused university through strategic industry engagement, interdisciplinary education, and innovation-led initiatives. DrishtiKone 3.0 reflects the university’s commitment to creating platforms that encourage meaningful dialogue between academia and industry while preparing students and professionals for an AI-driven future.

The primary objective of DrishtiKone 3.0 is to create a collaborative platform where academia and industry leaders can jointly discuss the future of innovation, leadership, artificial intelligence, and workforce transformation. The conclave aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations by fostering meaningful dialogue around emerging technologies and future-ready skills.

DrishtiKone 3.0 encourages collaboration between universities, enterprises, researchers, and innovators to develop solutions for evolving global challenges. Through expert sessions and strategic discussions, the event promotes interdisciplinary thinking, digital transformation, and innovation-driven education models aligned with rapidly changing industry needs.

The conclave also seeks to strengthen industry-academia partnerships that support research, innovation, talent development, and experiential learning opportunities. By bringing together leaders from diverse sectors, DrishtiKone 3.0 contributes towards building an ecosystem focused on sustainable growth, technological advancement, and future workforce readiness.

Keynote Dignitaries

• Dr. Sunil Rai, Vice-Chancellor, UPES — Opening Address on Industry-Academia Collaboration and Future of Higher Education
• Senior CXOs from leading global technology and consulting organisations delivering keynote insights on AI, innovation, and digital transformation
• Industry Transformation Leaders from enterprise and GCC ecosystems speaking on future workforce and leadership models
• Academic Thought Leaders and Innovation Experts discussing interdisciplinary education and research-driven growth