Jio Institute Holds Knowledge Exchange Event in Singapore to Provide Students Global Perspective

Jio Institute hosted Convergence 2023 in Singapore today to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between industry leaders and academia in the Southeast Asian market.

The event saw leaders from sectors, including Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Digital Marketing & Communications, Sport Management, and New-Age Start-Ups.

Keynote speakers included Dr. Yonggang Wen, President’s Chair in Computer Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Bjoern Kroog, Head of Product Management for Advanced Analytical Products, GfK (a Nielsen IQ company); Unmish Parthasarathi, Founder & Executive Director, Picture Board Partners; and Dr. Dipak Jain, Vice Chancellor, Jio Institute.

“In today’s interconnected world, it is more critical than ever for students to adopt a global perspective. Forums like Convergence-2023 expose students to diverse cultures and ways of thinking, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in a globalised economy,” said Palak Sheth, director, Jio Institute.

The conference also had a panel discussion on the impact of major trends such as globalisation of sports, AI in digital marketing, synergy of AI & DS with IoT and blockchain.

A two-week-long ‘Study Abroad module’ at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has started for all postgraduate students at Jio Institute, enabling them to visit a partner international university for academic and practical training.

Neil Parekh, Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore, said, “Convergence serves as a pivotal platform for the exchange of knowledge and collaboration between industry professionals and the academic community.”

Jio Institute students studied courses in Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technologies, Consumer Experience & Consumer Retention, Disruptive Technologies in Consumer Experience, Consumer Neuroscience & Neuro-Marketing, and the Future of Consumer Experience at the NTU. They also visited the offices of Teradata Corp and Decathlon Data Center, the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and Singapore Sports Hub as part of the industry immersion module.