Jio Institute on Monday hosted 'Convergence-2023' in Singapore to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between industry leaders and academia in the Southeast Asian market.
The event saw participation of leaders and experts from the fields of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Digital Media & Marketing Communications, Sports Management, and New-Age Tech Start-ups.
Keynote speakers included Dr. Yonggang Wen, President's Chair in Computer Science & Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Bjoern Kroog, Head of Product Management for Advanced Analytical Products at GfK (a Nielsen IQ company); Unmish Parthasarathi, Founder & Executive Director of Picture Board Partners; and Dr. Dipak Jain, Vice Chancellor of Jio Institute.
Dr. Palak Sheth, Director,
Jio Institute said, "In today's interconnected world, it is more critical than ever for students to adopt a global perspective. Forums like Convergence-2023 expose students to diverse cultures and ways of thinking, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in a globalized economy."
Neil Parekh, Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore, who was present at the event, said, "Convergence serves as a pivotal platform for the exchange of knowledge and collaboration between industry professionals and the academic community."
The conference featured a panel discussion on the impact of major trends such as the globalization of sports, AI in digital marketing, and the synergy of AI & DS with IoT and blockchain. This was followed by a discussion on the evolving skill requirements in a continuously evolving job market, with panellist presenting industry case studies in these fields.
The event marked the culmination of the two-week-long 'Study Abroad module' at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Yonggang Wen, President's Chair in Computer Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, highlighted the importance of advancements in computer technology. "For every 1% increase in National Computing Power, there is a 3.3% growth in the economy and a 1.8% increase in GDP," he said.
Dr. Dipak Jain, Vice-Chancellor, Jio Institute emphasized that events like Convergence facilitate the exchange of ideas on how "human talent," the most valuable asset of any educational institution, can bridge domain-centric silos to address complex real-world challenges.
Jio Institute students studied courses in Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technologies, Consumer Experience & Consumer Retention, Disruptive Technologies in Consumer Experience, Consumer Neuroscience & Neuro-Marketing, and the Future of Consumer Experience at the NTU. They also visited the offices of Teradata Corp and Decathlon Data Center, the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and Singapore Sports Hub as part of the industry immersion module.
