Shiv Nadar University Chennai Hosts Inaugural HR Conclave ‘Parichay’ to Bridge Industry-Academia Gap

Feb 5, 2026

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Hosts Inaugural HR Conclave ‘Parichay’ to Bridge Industry-Academia Gap

Shiv Nadar University Chennai—the first State Private University legislated by the Government of Tamil Nadu in nine years and a premier higher education initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation—successfully hosted its first-ever HR Conclave. The event focuses on the University’s Commerce and Economics domains.

 

Industry leaders at the conclave reached a resounding consensus: while Artificial Intelligence will increasingly support humans in their daily lives, it cannot fully replace the human element in the workplace.

 

Titled “Parichay – Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future of Workforce,” the conclave brought together representatives from over 20 prestigious organizations. Participating firms included L&T Finance, Jio, TimesPro, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, APAC Financial Services, Welspun, Tietoevry, Modern India Limited, SRF Capital Studio, Marmore Mena Intelligence, Volvo, UPS India Technology Center, Ziffity Solutions, NTT Data, and GWFM, among others.

Welcoming the delegates, Prof. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Vice Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University Chennai, provided a comprehensive overview of the institution and invited industry leaders to explore collaborative opportunities. He reiterated the University’s commitment to academic excellence and its focus on forging strategic partnerships that contribute to cutting-edge curriculum design, collaborative research, and enriched career opportunities for students.

Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Ashwin Ravindranath, Partner at Ernst & Young, shared EY's favorable experience with students recruited from the University. He encouraged the outgoing cohort to continuously evolve their skill sets to remain relevant in a rapidly changing job market.

The conclave featured three high-impact panel discussions moderated by the University’s faculty and students:

  • Curriculum to Capability: Making Graduates Workforce-Ready from Day One.
  • Redefining Careers in Data Analytics: Future-Proofing Skills as Currency in the AI Economy.
  • Careers in the Age of AI.

The event was attended by Dr. N. Nallusamy, Registrar, along with Heads of Departments, faculty members of Commerce and Economics, staff, and students.