NED organizes 1st National Leadership Conference on ‘Industrial Linkage’

INTRODUCTION: In the contemporary landscape of innovation and progress, the synergy between academia, industry, and government (Triple Helix) plays a pivotal role in driving societal development. However, a gap among these three sectors often inhibits the seamless flow of knowledge, resources, and expertise. To address such disparity and cultivate stronger bonds, a conference was proposed on industrial liaison with a focus on nurturing and enhancing the relationship between industry and academia.
STRUCTURE OF CONFERENCE:
Inaugural Session:
The conference commenced with a grand Inaugural Session, featuring participation from the academia, industry, and government sectors.
The Inaugural session was followed by a tea break & networking of twenty minutes.
Plenary Session:
Following the tea break, there was a Plenary Session where speakers presented on a topic of industrial linkages to the conference delegation. The plenary session concluded with a Q&A session.
Roundtable Discussion (Breakout Session) & Closing Session:
Followed by one session i.e. Roundtable Discussion (Breakout Sessions) in the afternoon culminated in a Closing Session.
The proposed activities outlined above were distributed across these sessions and ensured that representatives from academia, industry, and government had ample opportunity to exchange their insights and experiences.
POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS:
Academia:
VCs, Pro-VCs, Rectors, Deans, Chairpersons, Industrial Liaison, Faculty.
Industry:
CEOs/Managing Directors/Directors/HR Heads and top leadership from Construction, Energy, Process, Automobile, Information Technology, Healthcare, and Textile Industries, and representation of S.I.T.E. Association of Industry.
Government:
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Planning Commission of Pakistan.
Regulatory Bodies:
HEC, Sindh HEC, Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
CONCLUSION: The proposed leadership conference on industrial liaison focusing on developing industry, academia, and government bonding aims to catalyze meaningful interactions and collaborations between these three essential sectors. By fostering a deeper understanding of each other’s needs, capabilities, and aspirations, we aspire to lay the groundwork for sustainable partnerships that drive innovation, economic growth, and societal impact.
The conference concluded with the recommendations submitted by the participants.n