The session will delve into the real-world challenges faced by Industry and skill councils in attracting and nurturing geospatial talent. The session will explore the gaps and opportunities in market readiness among talent pool, particularly in technology expertise - proficiency and hands-on project experience, while highlighting the urgent need for a paradigm shift in the overall curriculum to align with the national vision and changing trends in the world order of technology. A dialogue exchange on the critical role of in-house reskilling programs, micro-certifications, and public-private models in strengthening workforce preparedness, especially as industries rapidly adopt technologies like AI, Earth Observation (EO), and Digital Twins.

The session will address key challenges such as bridging the gap between youth expectations and curriculum delivery, enhancing english and technical fluency, and leveraging platforms like MOOCs, innovation hubs, and career mentoring. It will highlight successful government-led initiatives such as the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Study in India, and Skill India International Centres that support global workforce mobility and youth skill development. The session will feature voices from international recruiters, global training partners, and young entrepreneurs, while launching youth-focused partnerships to build India’s position as a geospatial talent powerhouse.

The session will bring together senior representatives from policy, academia, and industry to shape a unified national roadmap for geospatial capacity building. This outcome-driven dialogue will mark the launch of the "Workforce for the Future" Taskforce and propose the formation of an Industry-Academia Policy Advisory Group. The session will also secure institutional commitments toward curriculum reform, internship programs, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure a future-ready geospatial workforce aligned with national and global needs.