* The conference featured three technical sessions focused on high-growth areas including AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, and Environmental Science
In a visionary initiative to align education with emerging industry demands, Lovely Professional University (LPU) organized a two-day Career Skills Conference that brought together top industry leaders and academic experts. Structured around three technical sessions, the event focused on high-growth domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Science. The conference aimed to equip students with future-ready skills and foster a deeper understanding of evolving career landscapes, preparing them not just for jobs, but also for leadership roles in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
Speakers shared the rise in demand of hybrid professionals, those who combine technical skills with strategic and creative thinking and stressed digital fluency as a non-negotiable career asset. Students were given actionable strategies to navigate shifting job roles, with discussions highlighting that future-ready skills must be continuously developed throughout the academic journey.
Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, spoke passionately about the transformative potential of industry-academia collaboration. She elaborated on how LPU is reimagining education by partnering with global companies like Quantiphi to co-create specialized programs delivered by industry practitioners. “This is the essence of what LPU stands for education that is aligned with innovation, industry, and impact,”Dr. Mittal said. Dr. Mittal also emphasized the university’s investment in faculty development, ensuring that educators are equipped with the latest pedagogical tools and domain expertise to keep classroom learning relevant, engaging, and industry-aligned.
Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor of LPU, added, “It is vital that students graduate not just with knowledge, but with the insight and confidence to apply that knowledge in dynamic environments. Conferences like these reflect LPU’s proactive approach in shaping talent that’s globally competent and future-ready.”
Distinguished speakers like TeevrtaKaul (Net Solutions), Ankur Bhatia (Emerson), Nikhil Doda (Archian Foods), Kritya Srinivasan (Quantiphi), BhawishAwasthy (CHRO India), Tarik Deep Singh (Infinite Computer Solutions), PrateekNatekar (EXO Edge), and LB Maurya (Maurya Exports) brought in unmatched insights on how technology, data, and sustainability are reshaping job roles.
The conference concluded with students posing insightful questions, engaging in hands-on interactions with seasoned professionals, and gaining a deeper understanding of the career pathways ahead. More than just an academic event, it marked a pivotal step in preparing students to thrive in a fast-changing world with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
