The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) joined hands with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the 16th Global Skills Summit, held in New Delhi on 7–8 August 2025.
Australia participated as the International Partner, underscoring its commitment to strengthening collaboration with India in vocational training and workforce development.
The summit provided a platform for Australian training providers, universities, and TAFEs to build partnerships with Indian counterparts, aimed at preparing skilled workforces for emerging industries.
FICCI presented the Global Skills Summit (GSS) as India’s premier platform shaping the future of education, skill development, and workforce transformation.
The flagship event brings together influential voices from government, industry, academia, and international organisations to drive groundbreaking discussions on skilling innovations, digital transformation, and policy advancements.
Hosted at FICCI Federation House, the 16th edition served as a national platform to advance India’s mission of becoming a global leader in skills and talent.
The summit brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategic priorities, emerging trends, and collaborative solutions to reshape India’s skilling ecosystem.
Additionally, the summit also showcased how innovation and partnerships can accelerate India’s position as a talent powerhouse, ready for Industry 4.0, a green economy, and global opportunities.
Both nations highlighted their shared goals of addressing evolving global workforce demands through deeper cooperation in the skilling sector.
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