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Virtual Exhibition for UK skill providers and Indian Skills
November 25, 2020 @ 14:00 – November 26, 2020 @ 18:30
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) erstwhile Department for International Development (DFID) in association with Department of International Trade (DIT) is pleased to invite you for the 2 day- Virtual Skills Exhibition (VSE) to be conducted on 25 th Nov and 26 th Nov 2020, bringing together UK and India TVET stakeholders.
Virtual skills exhibition (VSE), is an initiative organized under Skills for Jobs Programme. FCDO India’s ‘Skills for Jobs’ project provides technical assistance to improve access and quality of skills training in India in collaboration with Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GOI.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for premier Indian and UK institutions in the space of vocational education to network and explore partnership opportunities with one another to respond to skills gap created due to COVID 19 and other opportunities in vocational education effectively. The Virtual Skills Exhibition (VSE) will have representation from UK organisations accredited internationally who will be the Virtual exhibitors on the digital platform.
Key Highlights
- Virtual set up with a high-end technology platform giving it an on-site event like experience
- Opportunity to offer internationally recognised skill courses in high demand sectors and interact with UK organisations of global repute.
- Great platform to access global best practices and forge partnerships aligned to the growth strategy of your firm.
- Attend panel discussion with representation from speakers including renowned policy leaders, innovators, skill development experts from India and the UK.
Who should attend?
Government and Allied institutions like National Skill Development Corporation, Sector Skills Councils, State Skill Development Missions, Private Universities, Training Providers, CSR Foundations, Skill Universities, and Assessment Agencies.
Agenda:
The VSE will be focusing on virtual exhibitions and B2B meetings between Indian and UK stakeholders:
Day 1 | Wednesday, 25 November 2020
| Time and Duration | Time Zone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 – 14:45 hours | IST | Context Setting and Introduction to the VSE (open to all participants) |
| 14:45 – 18:30 hours | IST | UK provider exhibitions and B2B discussions (conducted at virtual exhibit stalls) |
Day 2 | Thursday, 26 November 2020
| Time and Duration | Time Zone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 – 14:45 hours | IST | Welcome to Day 2 |
| 14:45 – 18:30 hours | IST | UK provider exhibitions and B2B discussions (conducted at virtual exhibit stalls) |
Whom to contact?
For any queries/questions or clarifications, please reach out to Mr. Abhishek Chaturvedi (skillsforjobs@kpmg.com)