Global Skill Summit
Bengaluru · 2026
A two-day summit where policymakers, industry leaders, and skilled tradespeople meet to turn vocational training into a launchpad for job creation — hosted by the Indian Institution of Production Engineers, Karnataka State Centre.
Organised by IIPE Karnataka State Centre, in association with
"Skilling must move from a compliance measure to a moral imperative — respecting the individual's worth while building the autonomy to become a job creator, not just a job seeker." Global Skill Summit 2026 · Organising Theme
The Global Skill Summit 2026 is built to produce tangible outcomes across policy, practice, and partnership — not just conversation.
Establishing a consensus charter to ensure training is inclusive, respects diverse learning styles, and leads to equitable opportunity.
Integrating entrepreneurial mindset and skills into vocational and higher education programs nationwide.
Localized, industry-relevant training paired with seed funding pathways for new ventures.
Exploring how emerging technology creates sustainable, scalable enterprises for the skilled trades.
Strategies for global skills passporting and pathways for entrepreneurs to reach international markets and capital.
Every session sits under one of four high-impact tracks designed to surface concrete, workable solutions.
A full two-day agenda; below is the tentative flow for the opening day at IAT, Bengaluru.
Contribute to drafting the Global Skilling Charter and the Entrepreneurship Roadmap.
Connect with decision-makers from over 50 countries under one roof.
First-hand intelligence on the skills demanded by AI, green tech, and the digital economy.
Discover and partner with high-potential skill-tech start-ups and new training models.
Present your organization's best practices to a global audience of peers and partners.
The registration fee is Rs 1500/- for vocational institutes and Rs 2000/- for corporate delegates.
| Delegate category | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| Corporate Delegate | ₹2,000 |
| Academic / NGO Delegate | ₹1,500 |
NOTE : All prices exclusive of applicable taxes. Bulk discount options available for groups of 5 or more.
Advisory board, organising team, and complete track details — as a PDF you can keep or share.
Held in partnership with Sector Skill Councils across India, and supported by industry sponsors.
Aerospace & Aviation SSC · Hydrocarbon SSC · Agriculture Skill Council of India · Automotive Skills Development Council · BFSI SSC · Capital Goods Skill Council · Construction SSC · Domestic Workers SSC · Furniture & Fittings SSC · Gem & Jewellery SSC · Healthcare Sector Skill Council · Infrastructure Equipment SSC · Iron & Steel SSC · IT-ITeS SSC (NASSCOM) · Leather Sector SSC · Logistics Skills Council · Media & Entertainment SSC · Power Sector Skill Council · Retailers Association SSC · Rubber Chemical & Petrochemical SDC · Skill Council for Green Jobs · Skill Council for Persons with Disability · Telecom Sector Skill Council · Textile Sector SSC · Water Management and Plumbing SSC