Programme Name: BRIDGE '25 Conference (64th BRIDGE Conference)
Theme: Empowering Tomorrow: AI, Skills, and Global Competence
Summary: The historic first expansion of ICT Academy's flagship initiative outside of India, bringing together senior government officials, education leaders, and industry experts from both Malaysia and India.
Date: 3rd July 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Host: ICT Academy India
Co-Host: IEG Campus
In Collaboration With: EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services)
Bilateral Cooperation: To offer a platform for Malaysian and Indian universities to establish joint research initiatives, dual-degree/certification programs, and faculty/student exchanges.
Workforce Readiness: To address talent development, semiconductor innovation, and strategic academic collaboration to support a digitally skilled, future-ready workforce.
National Alignment: To align cross-border partnerships with national initiatives such as Malaysia MADANI, IR4.0, and India's Digital and Skill India Missions.
Diplomatic & Ministerial Addresses: Keynote speeches from His Excellency Shri B.N. Reddy (High Commission of India) and Hon'ble Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (Minister for IT & Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu, India).
AI-Driven Corporate Keynote: A session by Mdm Srimathi Shivashankar (Corporate Vice President, HCL Tech India) on AI-Driven Talent Transformation.
High-Level Panel Discussions: Dedicated industry and academic panels focusing on building AI-ready graduates and reinventing global higher education partnerships.
Semiconductor Industry Insight: A focused track on building next-gen skills across the semiconductor value chain to achieve digital sovereignty goals.
Strategic Partnerships: A dedicated MoU Signing Ceremony alongside structural networking and institutional matchmaking sessions.
