The Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the Departments of Skill Development Entrepreneurship and Livelihood; Department of Medical Education; Department of Agriculture; Department of Information Technology Biotechnology and Science and Technology, Department of Commerce and Industries, along with Elets Technomedia and KDEM will host the Campus to Career Summit on 15-16 May 2026 at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru.
The summit will serve as a high-level platform to drive actionable dialogue on bridging the gap between higher education and employment bringing together policymakers, Vice Chancellors, industry leaders, and EdTech innovators under one roof for two days of sessions, panel discussions, and curated engagement.
Distinguished Leadership Gracing the Summit
Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah will grace the occasion as Chief Guest. Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri D K Shivakumar will be present as Guest of Honour.
The following Hon’ble Ministers will also be in attendance, reflecting the full breadth of government commitment to this initiative:
- Dr. M C Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka
- Shri M B Patil, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Medium & Large Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka
- Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister, Department of IT, Biotechnology and Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka
- Shri N Cheluvarayaswamy, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka
- Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood and Department of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka
Curtain Raiser Sets the Stage
Ahead of the summit, a Curtain Raiser was held on 8 April 2026 at Vidhan Soudha, Bengaluru, formally announcing the event and underscoring the Government of Karnataka’s full ownership of the initiative.
The Curtain Raiser was chaired by Dr. M C Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, in the presence of Smt Khushboo G Chowdhary, IAS, Secretary, Department of Higher Education; Shri Manoj Kumar Meena, IAS, Secretary, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood; Kum Manjushree N, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Collegiate and Technical Education; Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Elets Technomedia; and Shri Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, who joined the proceedings virtually.
The event at Vidhan Soudha drew wide participation from university leadership, government officials, and industry stakeholders, and was widely covered across national and regional media.
About the Summit
The Campus to Career Summit 2026 is designed as a working platform not a ceremonial conference. It will bring together Karnataka’s higher education and employment ecosystem to co-create solutions across the following thematic areas:
- Bridging the academic-industry gap for workforce readiness
- Democratising AI skills across all disciplines
- Scaling innovation from research to market
- Building semiconductor and advanced manufacturing excellence
- Strengthening financial sector talent competitiveness
- Expanding quality education beyond metropolitan centres
- Embedding professional and interpersonal skills in curricula
- Nurturing entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems
The summit will feature keynote addresses from senior government officials, thematic panel discussions, exhibition showcases, fireside conversations, and structured networking sessions across both days. It will bring together:
- Senior IAS officers and government policymakers
- Vice Chancellors and university leaders from across Karnataka
- Industry CHROs, talent acquisition heads, and senior executives
- EdTech founders and solution providers
- Sector skill council leaders
- Research and innovation heads
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About the Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka
The Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka oversees one of the most expansive higher education ecosystems in the country, comprising 89 plus universities and thousands of degree colleges serving students across every district of the state. The department is committed to ensuring that Karnataka’s graduates are prepared not just academically, but for the careers and opportunities that await them.
About Elets Technomedia
Elets Technomedia Pvt. Ltd. is India’s leading knowledge media and digital transformation events company, with over two decades of experience in convening high-impact platforms at the intersection of government, education, healthcare, and technology. Headquartered in New Delhi, Elets has organised more than 5,000 conferences, summits, and expos across India and internationally, bringing together policymakers, administrators, industry leaders, and innovators to shape public policy and accelerate digital governance.
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