About the Summit

FICCI Global Skills Summit 2025

India is entering a transformative phase in its journey toward becoming a global leader in skills and talent. The 16th FICCI Global Skills Summit (GSS) will be hosted by FICCI on 7–8 August 2025 at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi, will serve as a national platform to advance this mission. The summit will bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategic priorities, emerging trends, and collaborative solutions to reshape India’s skilling ecosystem. The Summit will showcase how innovation and partnerships can accelerate India’s position as a talent powerhouse, ready for Industry 4.0, a green economy, and global opportunities.

Objective of the Summit

The primary objective of the 16th FICCI Global Skills Summit is to:

• Facilitate meaningful dialogue between government, industry, academia, and training institutions on creating a robust and future-ready skills ecosystem in India.
• Address key challenges and opportunities in skill development aligned with economic growth, industry demands, and technological advancements.
• Promote collaboration and partnerships—national and international—for workforce development, vocational training, and lifelong learning.
• Showcase best practices and innovations in skills training, curriculum design, certification, and employability models.
• Formulate actionable recommendations to shape skill policies, funding mechanisms, and implementation frameworks for inclusive and demand-driven skilling.

Core Themes

• Innovation in Skill Development
  Leveraging AI, immersive technologies, and new delivery models to modernize training
• Workforce of the Future
  Preparing youth for emerging sectors including sustainability, digital tech, healthcare, and manufacturing
• Implementation Excellence
  Strengthening last-mile delivery, institutional capacity, and convergence of national frameworks (NEP, NCrF, NSQF)
• Global Mobility and Recognition
  Promoting international partnerships and aligning Indian skills with global standards

Event Highlights

Conference

A high-level, two-day forum featuring:

• Inaugural addresses by senior government officials and global dignitaries
• Panel discussions on skill innovation, financing, NEP implementation, industry needs, and global mobility
• Roundtables with CEOs, policymakers, and international experts
• Release of key policy reports and knowledge papers

Exhibition Pavilion

A curated space for:

• EdTech and skill-tech innovations
• Sector Skill Councils, TVET institutions, and CSR-led models
• Live demos by artisans and startups
• Government and international skilling showcases

B2B Meetings & Networking

A dedicated business interface for:

• Connecting training providers with employers and policy influencers
• Exploring models for apprenticeships, internships, and workforce integration
• Forging partnerships for funding, joint certifications, and international mobility

VIRASAT – Celebrating India’s Skill Heritage

FICCI’s flagship initiative to:

• Showcase traditional artisans and MSME clusters
• Promote sustainable livelihoods and indigenous knowledge
• Facilitate conversations on preserving and scaling craft-based skills in the modern economy

Why You Should Attend

• Shape India’s skilling future alongside top minds from industry, government, and global agencies
• Gain early insights into upcoming policies, funding frameworks, and sectoral opportunities
• Network with leaders from across sectors and regions—national and international
• Discover and showcase innovation in delivery, content, platforms, and partnerships
• Experience India’s cultural depth through the VIRASAT initiative and artisan showcases

Who Will Be There

• Senior policymakers and government officials
• CEOs, HR leaders, and industry bodies
• Sector Skill Councils and training institutions
• EdTech companies and skilling startups
• Academic and research institutions
• International organizations and foreign missions
• NGOs, CSR leaders, and social enterprises

Sponsors can:

• Position themselves as thought leaders in workforce development and social impact.
• Showcase innovations and solutions to a highly relevant and influential audience.
• Gain visibility across media, event branding, panel sessions, and exhibition spaces.
• Engage directly with government and industry leaders to explore policy influence and strategic alliances.
• Tap into B2B and B2G opportunities for scaling training, assessments, certifications, or tech platforms.

Join the Movement : India’s skilling decade is here. Be a part of the platform driving the nation’s workforce transformation.