Understanding Careers, Leadership and Emerging Technologies, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

An Expert Talk on “Understanding Careers, Leadership and Emerging Technologies” was successfully organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, on 12th February 2026 at Thanam Hall for II Year UG students.

The session was delivered by Somasundaram Subbu, Founder of CStream.io and Gidy.ai, who shared his rich industry experience and entrepreneurial journey with the students.

Event Proceedings

The expert talk commenced at 01:40 PM and concluded at 03:15 PM. The speaker emphasized:

• The importance of career clarity and goal setting for engineering students

• Essential leadership qualities required in today’s competitive professional environment

• The role and impact of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Automation, and Cloud Computing

• Industry expectations, real-world problem-solving skills, and continuous learning

Real-time industry examples, career roadmap suggestions, and interactive discussions made the session highly engaging and informative.

Actual Outcome

• Students gained practical insights into career opportunities in AI, Data Science, and related emerging technologies.

• Awareness about industry-oriented skills, leadership mindset, and entrepreneurship was significantly enhanced.

• The session motivated students to focus on skill development, innovation, and lifelong learning.

• Participants actively interacted with the speaker, clarifying doubts related to career paths, higher studies, startups, and industry readiness.

Conclusion

The expert talk was highly successful and impactful, fulfilling its objective of bridging the gap between academics and industry expectations. The event added substantial value to students’ professional development and inspired them to prepare strategically for future careers.