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Bengaluru Skill Summit Concludes with 6500+ Combined Footfalls; Confirms Second Edition for November 2026

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> Second Edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit set for 3-5 November 2026
> Karnataka to become the AI Skilling Lighthouse of India
> Karnataka aims to reach every young learner with entrepreneurship training by 2030

Bengaluru, India, 14th November 2025, ZEX PR WIRE– The inaugural edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 successfully concluded after three days of engaging sessions, global participation, and impactful discussions. Themed “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy,” the summit brought together government leaders, corporate pioneers, academic experts, and international partners to deliberate on strategies for building a globally competitive and future-ready workforce.

Following the inaugural day, the summit featured a series of masterclasses, policy roundtables, and innovation showcases, addressing core themes such as- ‘Emerging Skills for AI, Green Jobs, and the Digital Economy’, ‘Skills for All: Empowering Women, Youth, and Informal Workers’, ‘Global Skills and International Mobility’, and ‘Innovation in Training, Assessment, and Workforce Systems’. Having received an overwhelming response from various industries and participation in huge numbers, the event facilitated cross-border collaborations, knowledge sharing, and policy-level dialogue on emerging skill needs.

DAY 2 Highlights-
A keynote address by Shri Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman, Global Energy Alliance Former Chairman, Microsoft India & Bank of Baroda highlighted the speaker’s insightful take on “Shaping Karnataka’s Next Era Through Innovation”. He remarked, “Artificial Intelligence represents one of the most transformative forces of our time. As the world enters the age of AI, Karnataka must once again lead India’s growth story through innovation, inclusion, and intelligent adaptation.”

“To prepare our youth for this shift, we must focus on three foundational skill sets: digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and human skills and continue to collaborate with industry leaders, academic institutions and partner with organizations like Google, Microsoft, and Infosys ensuring no citizen of Karnataka is left behind in this digital revolution.” he added.

Another key highlight from the 2nd day’s discussion included a Ministers Panel on “Convergence of Education, Skills & Industry for a trillion USD Economy by 2032” presided by Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka; Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, and Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, and Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka moderated by Madan Padaki, Managing Trustee, Head Held High Foundation.

While Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon. Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka highlighted unemployment as a biggest national challenge, he also mentioned Karnataka being a progressive state as always, with visionary leaders who built strong foundations in education and skill development. He underlined the need to restructure the curriculum ensuring skill development within the classrooms and collaborate with industry partners to identify skills and competencies required for employability. Assuring further that the department is ready to provide training facilities, bear skilling costs to ensure that every trained youth finds meaningful employment and make Karnataka the skill capital of India where learning meets opportunity, and every young mind contributes to the strength of the state.

Shri Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, and E, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka expressed “ The world today faces a talent shortage of nearly 85 million people, a gap that skilled youth from our state are ready to bridge. With a dedicated investment of 5,000 crores under the state’s new skill policy, we aim to make over three million youth employable. Through initiatives such as the NIPUNA program, we are enabling a person skilled in Mysuru to work in Manchester with a vision of skilling locally and working globally. New incubators, accelerators, and centers of excellence are emerging across Belagavi, Dharwad, Bhagalkot, and Mangaluru, covering sectors like biotech, horticulture, AI, and space technology. Together, through collaboration between industry, academia, and government, Karnataka is shaping a generation that will lead globally in innovation and employability. The future workforce of Karnataka will not just be job seekers, they will be job creators and changemakers.”

Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, Hon. Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka in his address, highlighted how India’s education and skill ecosystem is expanding rapidly from tier-one cities to tier-two and tier-three regions reshaping opportunities. He emphasized the government partnerships with Microsoft, HP, Kirloskar Group, Varma Foundation, and the Azim Premji Foundation and government’s focus on establishing Centers of Excellence within institutions to ensure students gain practical skills during their course duration.

Reflecting on India’s defining moment as a young nation blessed with the world’s largest working-age population, Mr. B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, Government of India stated that demographic strength alone cannot ensure prosperity unless it is converted into educated, skilled, and employable human capital. The key lies in transforming potential into productivity through systematic skilling, education, and employability initiatives.

The Skill Expo was also inaugurated on the 2nd day of the summit by Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon. Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, Shri Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, and E, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka., Dr. M.C. Sudhakar Hon. Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, and Hon. Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, Government of Mauritius. It had over 50 exhibitors across industries showcasing innovations, global best practices, and scalable models facilitating B2B, B2G, and G2G networking.

The final rounds of Skillathon, a dynamic innovation challenge for youth and institutions, were held during the 2nd day of the summit. Team Saksham from Jain University, Bengaluru; Team Eco coders from Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore; and ⁠Team Skill Vault 360, BMSIT, Bengaluru were announced the winners of the competition closing the day’s discussions with a Grand Visual Dance Drama Production performed by Shivapriya School of Dance, Bengaluru and NANDA Performing Arts, Dubai honoring Karnataka’s rich legacy of nurturing performing arts.

Day 3 Highlights-

On the concluding day, the welcome address was given by Nagaraja N. M., IAS, Managing Director, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation setting the tone for an ambitious dialogue bringing together voices from government, industry, academia, and global partners to co-create strategies that prepare the youth for jobs that do not yet exist. Hon. Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, Government of Mauritius gave the opening keynote, trusting the Government’s objective to lead the transformation by building not just skills, but futures, and ensuring the state becomes one of the world’s leading sources of global talent.

A country partner session held by German Missions in India on Global Opportunities: Pathways to Germany highlighted Germany becoming one of the top destinations for Indian students, with over 60,000 pursuing education there. Offering high-quality, low-cost education, Germany maintains strong links between universities and industries to ensure post-study employment opportunities. With its supportive immigration policies following The 2022 Migration and Mobility Partnership Germany focuses on skills and continues to be a trusted partner for India in education, training, and talent development.

Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (R),Chairman – Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA) presided over a CSR Roundtable themed “Public Private Partnership for Enhancing the Skilling and Placement Ecosystem in Karnataka” where he spoke about the urgent need to transform India’s skilling landscape, pointing out that while countries like South Korea and Japan have over 80 percent formally skilled workers, India has less than 5 percent skilled workers. He also explains Karnataka’s strong commitment to skilling through its new Skill Development Policy and investment for ITI strengthening future ready training.

Subroto Bagchi, Co-Founder of Mindtree, Former Chairman of Odisha, Skill Development Authority opened his keynote address reminding everyone that skill development is not just an economic mission but a moral one about dignity, purpose, and nation-building. Skilling must not be treated as a charity or compliance. It is a shared movement where government, industry, and society work together to uplift youth. He said, “We have to make skill aspirational, not an alternative. When we invest in people, we invest in the soul of India.We have witnessed how strong public private partnerships can transform states. From Odisha to Karnataka, when purpose meets partnership, miracles happen. As technology like AI and automation change work, we must equip our youth not only with technical ability but also with empathy, adaptability, and lifelong learning.”

The panels and discussions concluded with the Kaushalya Karnataka Awards presented by
Dr. Sharanaparakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon. Minister For Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka; Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation; and Vandita Sharma, Former Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka under two award categories- Corporate Excellence Awards & Institutional Excellence Awards.

Dr. Sharanaparakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon. Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka congratulating the industries for joining hands to build a robust skilling ecosystem powered by Govt. of Karnataka announced the dates for the 2nd edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit to be held b/w 3rd to 5th of November 2026. The event was successfully managed by Trescon.

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Jason Ansell Releases The Dark Side of Web3, Examining Risk and Misuse in Decentralized Systems

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The Dark Side of Web3 is a new book by blockchain entrepreneur Jason Ansell that examines risk, misuse, and unintended outcomes within decentralized digital ecosystems. The publication explores how Web3 platforms operate in real-world conditions, focusing on system design, behavioral incentives, and user responsibility in open, permission-less environments. Written for a broad audience, the book provides contextual analysis of challenges that have emerged alongside the growth of blockchain technology and digital assets.

Toronto, ON, Canada, 27th Jan 2026 — Blockchain entrepreneur and Web3 educator Jason Ansell has announced the release of his new book, The Dark Side of Web3, now available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.

As decentralized technologies and digital assets continue to expand globally, increased attention has been placed on how open, permission-less systems operate under real-world conditions. The Dark Side of Web3 examines structural risk, system misuse, and unintended outcomes that have emerged alongside the growth of Web3 platforms and blockchain-based ecosystems.

The book provides a high-level analysis of recurring patterns observed across decentralized environments, including deceptive project behavior, impersonation activity, unauthorized wallet interactions, and infrastructure misuse. Rather than offering technical instruction, the publication focuses on contextual analysis of how these issues arise within trust-minimized systems and why they persist as adoption increases.

“Decentralized systems shift responsibility in ways that differ significantly from traditional digital and financial frameworks,” said Ansell. “This book was written to examine those dynamics and the challenges that emerge when users interact directly with open networks.”

Intended for a broad audience, The Dark Side of Web3 is positioned as an analytical examination of Web3 design, behavioral incentives, and user responsibility. The book is relevant to readers interested in blockchain infrastructure, digital asset markets, and the evolving role of decentralization in modern technology.

The Dark Side of Web3 is currently available on Amazon in multiple regions:

A paperback edition is also available.

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Jason Ansell is a blockchain entrepreneur and Web3 educator with over twenty years of experience in technology and digital systems. His work focuses on analyzing decentralized infrastructure, emerging technologies, and the real-world implications of open digital ecosystems.

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New Novel 2040 Explores How Power Quietly Takes Control

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United States, 27th Jan 2026 – Howard Atkins writes speculative fiction as a civic warning. His work explores how belief systems, governance, and technology shape obedience long before collapse becomes visible. Rather than imagining dramatic apocalypses, Atkins examines how reasonable decisions accumulate into irreversible outcomes. His storytelling is restrained, character-driven, and grounded in political and technological realities already unfolding worldwide.

His forthcoming novel, 2040, is intentionally unsettling because it is plausible. Its events echo debates already taking place across governments, institutions, and societies. The novel does not offer comfort or easy solutions. Its purpose is awareness. It asks readers to recognize patterns while choice still exists, and to question how much agency they are willing to trade for convenience and security.

A new work of speculative fiction entering the conversation around technology, governance, and human agency, 2040 does not attempt to predict the future or issue warnings. Instead, it invites readers to pause and consider how the world might evolve through a series of reasonable, incremental choices. Not the kind that feel dangerous in the moment, but the kind that promise safety, efficiency, and order, and only reveal their consequences once they have quietly taken hold.

Set in a near future that feels uncomfortably recognizable, 2040 explores what happens when ordinary decisions slowly reshape society. Control does not arrive through force or catastrophe. It arrives through process. Through normalization. Through adaptation so gradual that people barely notice it happening.

Rather than delivering a single message, the novel unfolds as an examination. It looks at how systems evolve, how authority becomes routine, and how people learn to live within new boundaries without ever being asked if they consented to them. Technology, including artificial intelligence, plays a role, but it is not treated as the villain. In 2040, tools are shaped by the people and systems that deploy them. Responsibility remains human.

The novel is connected to Atkins’ earlier work, 2084, though not in a traditional sequel sense. The two books share themes and questions, reflecting different moments along a possible path, without telling the reader which future is inevitable or where the road must end.

As anticipation builds for its release, 2040 is emerging as a must-read for those concerned with democracy, ethics, and the future of human agency. This is not a book to place quietly on a shelf. It is a book to hold, to confront, and to discuss.

2040 by Howard Atkins is coming soon. The future is not discovered. It is designed. The question is whether we will recognize it in time to choose differently. A story that lingers not because it predicts outcomes, but because it exposes trajectories already in motion, urging vigilance, responsibility, and courage before control becomes permanent and choice quietly disappears.

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KeyCrew Media Selects Darwin Stephens as Verified Expert for Luxury Real Estate and the New American Dream

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KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Darwin Stephens, CEO of Selling Dallas, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert.

United States, 27th Jan 2026 – KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Darwin Stephens, CEO of Selling Dallas, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert. Stephens will contribute data-driven analysis on luxury real estate markets, evolving homeownership trends, and the transformation of the American Dream across Dallas-Fort Worth and national markets.

KeyCrew Verified Experts are carefully selected as prolific market trend authorities who demonstrate exceptional insight and expertise in their fields. These distinguished professionals regularly contribute market insights, expert perspectives, and forward-looking analysis to help audiences navigate complex industry landscapes.

Darwin Stephens brings a rare combination of Fortune 10 corporate leadership experience and comprehensive real estate expertise to the industry. Before transitioning to real estate entrepreneurship at age 40, Stephens achieved national-level success in corporate America, managing hundreds of employees and leading marketing campaigns across the United States. His proven business acumen and exceptional ability to connect with C-suite leaders translates directly into serving high-net-worth clients with sophisticated real estate portfolios.

Stephens holds a unique triple credential combination as a REALTOR®, Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer, and Property Tax Consultant—positioning him to guide clients through every aspect of real estate transactions and wealth building. Additionally, as a certified meta-dologist, he pioneers cutting-edge spatial computing technology that enables clients to visualize and sell properties before construction completion through hyper-real environments.

Stephens addresses the critical challenges facing multiple generations—from college graduates in their twenties to successful professionals in their fifties—as they navigate dramatically shifted expectations around homeownership, career transitions, and financial security.

“I’m honored to be selected as a KeyCrew Verified Expert,” said Stephens. “The American Dream hasn’t disappeared—it’s evolved. We’re seeing successful professionals making courageous pivots from corporate careers, first-time buyers entering homeownership in their forties, and families completely rethinking what success looks like. My goal is to provide clarity and a realistic roadmap for people navigating these transitions, whether they’re building real estate portfolios or purchasing their first home.”

Stephens is set to launch his highly anticipated podcast in April-May 2026, focusing on the New American Dream and featuring conversations about career pivots, homeownership evolution, and building wealth outside traditional corporate structures.

Stephens’ areas of expertise include:

  • Luxury Real Estate in Dallas Markets—Specializing in Highland Park, University Park, and prestigious Dallas neighborhoods
  • The New American Dream—Expert analysis on evolving homeownership trends and generational wealth building
  • Portfolio Growth & Investment Strategy—Guiding high-net-worth clients through real estate portfolio development
  • Corporate-to-Entrepreneurship Transitions—First-hand insights on pivoting from Fortune 10 success to real estate entrepreneurship
  • Meta-dology & Spatial Computing—Pioneering hyper-real visualization technology for property development and sales
  • Comprehensive Financial Strategy—Integrated approach combining real estate sales, mortgage lending, and property tax consulting

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Selling Dallas provides comprehensive luxury real estate services throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with particular expertise in Highland Park, University Park, and other prestigious neighborhoods. Led by Darwin Stephens, the company serves high-net-worth clients with sophisticated real estate needs, offering integrated services spanning property sales, mortgage lending, and property tax consulting. Contact: (469) 765-3221 | Instagram: @sellingdallas4all | Website: sellingdallas4all.com

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KeyCrew Media is the next generation real estate intelligence platform that leverages AI-powered analytics and first-person reporting from verified experts to produce forward-looking insights across local markets and niche asset classes. Learn more at keycrew.co

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