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Hyderabad,\u00a027th\u00a0November 2025: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry<\/strong>\u00a0(FICCI), hosted the 2nd Edition of the FICCI Conference on\u00a0\u201cFuture Forward: Reimagining Education for an AI-Driven World\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0at The Park, Hyderabad. The conference seeks to create a vibrant platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration, positioning Telangana and India as leaders in building future-ready education ecosystems. It convened leading policymakers, academicians, and institutions for an in-depth dialogue on the rapid evolution of education powered by AI-driven innovations.<\/p>\n \u00a0 Prof.<\/strong>\u00a0Anil Sahasrabuddhe<\/strong>, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC); delivered the Keynote Address at the inauguration of the two-day event. The conference was graced by distinguished leaders including\u00a0Fireside Chat Session<\/strong>: AI in Education & Skilling \u2013 Enabler or Disruptor? by\u00a0Dr. Jayesh Ranjan,\u00a0<\/strong>IAS, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Special Projects (SPEED) & Investment Cell and Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism, Culture & Sports, Govt. of Telangana;\u00a0Prof.\u00a0B. S. Murty<\/strong>, Director, IIT Hyderabad; and\u00a0Prof.<\/strong>\u00a0V. Balakista Reddy<\/strong>, Chairman, Telangana Council of Higher Education;\u00a0Mr. T Muralidharan<\/strong>, Chairman, TMI Group; who shared their valuable insights.\u00a0Mr.<\/strong>\u00a0Meela Jayadev<\/strong>, Co-Chairman, FICCI Telangana State Council;\u00a0Dr. Sudhakar Rao<\/strong>, Conference Chair and Chairman, FICCI Telangana Education & Skilling Committee; were also present.<\/p>\n Prof.<\/strong>\u00a0Anil Sahasrabuddhe<\/strong>, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC); said,\u00a0the key question before us is,\u00a0what does the future hold?<\/strong>\u00a0To answer that, we must reflect on the past two decades, when technology reshaped our lives and the country demonstrated remarkable resilience through the \u201cCovidisation\u201d era. Going forward,\u00a0curriculum relevance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is critical. It has remained unchanged for too long, though the pace of reform is now accelerating, rightly so, because outdated learning leads to unemployable graduates. Even in revising curriculum,\u00a0AI can offer valuable inputs<\/strong>, but final judgment must rest with humans. AI draws from past data and may carry biases; therefore, tomorrow\u2019s academicians must be equipped with\u00a0critical thinking and analytical abilities<\/strong>. Education must keep pace with innovation,\u00a0unlearning, relearning, reskilling and upskilling<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>are now essential. Students need\u00a0multidisciplinary exposure<\/strong>\u00a0to stay employable, and equitable digital access must reach even the most remote areas. Quality must remain uncompromised. To achieve this,\u00a0<\/strong>teachers must continuously upgrade themselves<\/strong>, as students today can access information instantly. The National Education Policy emphasises this through the new\u00a0Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres<\/strong>\u00a0in 116 universities, replacing earlier training structures. Faculty development programs are being strengthened with engaging content under\u00a0Guru Setu<\/strong>, led by IITs Ropar, Gandhinagar and Madras, using advanced technologies including AI. Beyond AI, emerging technologies,\u00a0AR, VR, Metaverse, and the AVGC sector<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Animation, Visual Effects, Gamification and Comics, can make learning far more immersive. Multidisciplinary learning, such as engineering students understanding aspects of medicine and vice versa, encourages lateral thinking. Values also matter. The\u00a0Universal Human Values Program<\/strong>, a three-week induction initiative, shapes students\u2019 formative years, fostering harmony, collaboration and an institutional culture with minimal conflict. Despite rapid technological advances,\u00a0the teacher\u2019s role will only grow more vital<\/strong>, to interpret technology, guide students, and bridge knowledge with wisdom. This ultimately makes graduates more industry-ready. Yet industry can absorb only about 20\u201330% of them, so\u00a0entrepreneurship education and job creation<\/strong>\u00a0are imperative. Even this is an area where AI can support curriculum design. It is heartening that India has surged from\u00a0just 400 registered start-ups a decade ago to 1,57,000 today<\/strong>, a testament to the nation\u2019s growing entrepreneurial spirit.<\/em><\/p>\n Dr. Jayesh Ranjan,\u00a0<\/strong>IAS, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Special Projects (SPEED) & Investment Cell and Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism, Culture & Sports, Govt. of Telangana; speaking at a fireside chat, addressing concerns that AI may dilute the purpose of education, he noted\u00a0that its impact varies across stakeholders.\u00a0Students will gain significantly<\/strong>, yet a divide may widen: urban, affluent, English-speaking families with access to devices and the internet will benefit more, while socio-economically weaker parents may find their children further disadvantaged. As part of the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister\u2019s call for\u00a0<\/em>Viksit Bharat<\/em>, Telangana is preparing its\u00a0Vision 2047<\/strong>\u00a0and will release the\u00a0<\/em>Telangana Rising Vision Document<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>on 9 December 2025. A key focus is\u00a0Youth<\/strong>, the country\u2019s future. The state envisions every young person equipped with the right blend of skills, technology, knowledge, and soft skills to secure strong job prospects, entrepreneurial opportunities, and even global mobility. A detailed roadmap is being created.\u00a0Every student will undergo a comprehensive assessment<\/strong>, academic performance till Class 10, inputs from teachers and peers, and self-evaluation. This 360\u00b0 understanding will guide personalised academic and career pathways aligned with the student\u2019s strengths and passions. If parents insist on a different stream, the student will still proceed to Plus Two, followed by another aptitude check to redirect him appropriately with parental consent. Each student will thus receive\u00a0individualised support<\/strong>, identifying suitable courses, securing placements, or even building business plans for self-employment. Such personalisation is possible only with AI; manually it would be impossible. AI will also help suggest courses, refine curriculum choices, and train students for interviews.\u00a0Mastering AI is essential<\/strong>, or we risk becoming redundant. While he is optimistic about technology, he remains concerned about the\u00a0digital divide<\/strong>\u00a0and the mindset of \u201ctechnology is not for me.\u201d The solution, he said, lies in\u00a0using technology to solve real problems<\/strong>\u00a0and showcasing these successes. When people see tangible benefits, acceptance grows, confidence rises, and technology phobia fades.<\/em><\/p>\n Prof.<\/strong>\u00a0V. Balakista Reddy<\/strong>, Chairman, Telangana Council of Higher Education; said,\u00a0technology has always been part of human progress, but the last two and a half decades have brought unprecedented transformation. Rapid innovations, discoveries, and inventions have made education increasingly techno-driven, reshaping how we learn, teach and prepare for the future. As a young nation with a predominantly youthful population,\u00a0relevant and employment-oriented education<\/strong>\u00a0is crucial. India is poised to play an increasingly significant role globally, and an educated, future-ready population will be central to realising these aspirations. Our education system will be influenced by global developments, policies, private participation, and technological shifts. Even the \u201cCovidisation\u201d phase accelerated digital transformation in learning. Yet, the system faces a persistent challenge like\u00a0curriculum relevance<\/strong>. After consultations with stakeholders in Telangana, it is clear that updating the curriculum is the most urgent reform. Telangana is already aligning nearly\u00a020% of its syllabus with emerging technologies<\/strong>. To avoid future shocks, our education must be\u00a0forward-looking<\/strong>, shedding outdated courses and embracing innovation that matches current and future national needs. We are in a transition, from developing to developed, from third world to the world\u2019s third-largest economy, from importer to exporter.\u00a0Education will be the pivotal force that powers this transformation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Mr. T Muralidharan<\/strong>, Chairman, TMI Group; said,\u00a0let me share a statistic from a study we did to assess the performance of the graduates after they join the first job, from around ten companies, the variation of performance of top 10% and bottom 10% is anywhere between 10 to 30 times. This shows the quality of education. We worked across 500 employers, both IT and non-IT, without doubt we can say, AI will replace 40% to 50% of the vacancies in the India\u2019s job market. AI may not replace the entire role, but if\u00a0 it takes away 60% of the job, we need less people to do the same job, which we are already experiencing it in the corporate world. AI will be the hell of the human beings, its all-pervasive, its already there, impacting us, positive or negative. Children will embrace AI faster, the poor children will do it faster because they are hungry to learn, the elders are slow to learn. Today, application of the knowledge is more important, than learning the subject in depth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr.<\/strong>\u00a0Meela Jayadev<\/strong>, Co-Chairman, FICCI Telangana State Council; said,\u00a0the conference aims to reflect on how institutions can empower the learners and strengthen the educators and build a future.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Sudhakar Rao<\/strong>, Conference Chair and Chairman, FICCI Telangana Education & Skilling Committee;\u00a0we are living in an interesting world, not just technology is impacting us, a new thing called AI which is all pervasive, and it is going to impact in ways much more than we can imagine. As academia we have always been a step behind in accepting and adopting the evolving technology, how do we close this gap? Is something the Conference will address. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Exclusively curated for education leaders, the conference brought together top management from higher education institutions, including Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Deans, Registrars, and Directors, along with delegates from technical and non-technical colleges, and visionary founders, CEOs, chairpersons, directors, and school principals.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The event offered a high-impact platform to engage with educational thought leaders and decision-makers. It facilitated the exchange of innovative ideas, best practices, and global perspectives, paving the way for international collaborations and meaningful partnerships to shape the future of education. Delegates experienced unmatched opportunities for networking, learning, and cross-border academic engagement.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The central focus of the conference was to explore how AI is transforming education, skilling, and employability. The key themes included integrating skilling frameworks and industry partnerships into higher education. Preparing students for emerging, sustainability-driven sectors such as the green economy and semiconductors. Strengthening school education through teacher training, digital tools, inclusivity, and student well-being. Equipping institutional leaders with design thinking and student-centred leadership approaches. Enhancing global collaboration with universities and international stakeholders.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n On day 1, the Conference featured, besides the inaugural session, a Fireside Chat on AI in Education, and panel discussions on Skilling & Employability in Higher Education, Education for the Green Economy and Semiconductor Opportunities, and Strengthening School Education. The agenda for day 2 comprises of parallel workshops tailored for institutional leaders and faculty, including Design Thinking for Education Leaders, Responsible Al in Education Student-Cantered Leadership for Principals and Deans, and Innovation in Teaching & Learning. The day will conclude with a session on Future Collaborations with Global Universities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT FICCI<\/strong><\/p>\n FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organization in India established in 1927. Its history is closely interwoven with India’s struggle for independence, its industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India’s business and industry. From influencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policy makers and civil society, FICCI articulates the views and concerns of industry. It serves its members from the Indian private and public corporate sectors and multinational companies.<\/p>\n Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hyderabad,\u00a027th\u00a0November 2025: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry\u00a0(FICCI), hosted the 2nd Edition of the FICCI Conference on\u00a0\u201cFuture Forward: Reimagining Education for an AI-Driven World\u201d\u00a0at The Park, Hyderabad. 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