CSI-BC in association with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Department of IT,BT, S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, held a one day seminar titled i3 for i3 (Innovative Implementable Ideas for Industry Institute Interaction). While the seminar crystalized the various issues, working on the solution requires continuous efforts. I3 for i3 club which was launched during the seminar by GRaghavan, President NIIT Education is to focus on continuous interaction between Academia and the industry.
Prof. H. Maheshappa, Vice-Chancellor, VTU said, "We are glad to be associated with CSI which has organised a relevant program that will help in imparting quality education and improving employability of the students. He lauded CSI for initiating "i3 for i3 Club" which would provide a conducive environment in understanding the need of the Industry. We look forward to cooperation from the industry and he invited the industry to open incubation centres, Centres of excellence in as many institutions as possible."
Sanjay Purohit from Infosys delivered the key note address. He drew upon his experience of nurturing the relationship between Infosys and over a hundred best-in-class academic institutions worldwide.
Sudha Raju, Event Chair, "i3 for i3" Club said, "The seminar covers the perspective of the Industry, Academia, Finishing schools and students. There will be unrelenting efforts through i3 for i3 club to continue the interactions among all stakeholders by organising periodic club meetings, creating web blogs and having web discussion forums, throughout the year. We are very confident about its success as many IT Organisations have come forward to host the club meetings. The club already has 46 members. We would like to create a sustainable, scalable and replicable model. The seminar held a panel discussion on the topic “Off the Beaten Track."
