**About the event** Curious where India’s tech industry is headed by the time you graduate? This online session is built for **1st and 2nd year engineering students** (all branches) to understand how IT has evolved, how **AI is reshaping careers**, and how to craft a plan that blends **core engineering** with **AI-empowered tools** for a future-proof path. **Who should attend** * BE/BTech 1st–2nd year students from any branch (CSE, ECE, EEE, ME, CE, Bio, etc.) * Diploma/Integrated program students exploring IT + core roles * Anyone curious about India’s 2025–2030 tech opportunity landscape * Open globally; examples and hiring context focus on India **What you’ll learn** * **Evolution of IT in India:** From services to product, cloud, data, and now AI-native stacks * **How IT enabled all branches:** Real role paths for non-CS engineers (analyst, automation, data, cloud, QA, product, pre-sales, DevOps, and more) * **The impact of AI:** Where AI creates jobs, what it automates, and how to stay on the value-creating side * **Your career strategy:** Pursue passion, double down on core fundamentals, and supercharge with AI tools * **Action plan:** A practical skills roadmap for the next 6–12 months **Agenda (75 minutes)** * Welcome & 2025 Landscape (5 min) * Evolution of IT: Key waves & what’s next (10 min) * How IT Enables All Branches: Roles, skills, examples (20 min) * The AI Shift: Tools, workflows, and opportunities (20 min) * Build Your Plan: Core fundamentals + AI tooling (10 min) * Q&A and next steps (10 min) **Format** * Live, online (link shared after RSVP) * Language: English * Cost: Free * Time zone: India Standard Time (IST) — friendly for global attendees * RSVP for the link to the event **You’ll leave with** * Clarity on high-growth roles in India over the next 3–5 years * A simple skills roadmap tailored to your branch and interests * A checklist of AI tools/workflows to start using right away **Preparation (optional)** * Bring a notebook and 1–2 career questions you want answered * Basic familiarity with spreadsheets and Google Docs helps, but not required **Perfect for** Students who want **clear direction**, **practical next steps**, and **confidence** about where to invest time during college.