More than 100 industry leaders representing different sectors are expected to participate in the two-day SOA Proxima-2024, a HR Conference organised by the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)-- faculty of engineering and technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), here on April 26 and 27.

The mega event, which serves as a vital connect between industry pioneers and emerging tech talent, is looked upon as an unparalleled platform facilitating knowledge exchange, providing insights and enabling a peep into the emerging trends within the technology sphere.

Over 100 HR Leaders, distinguished speakers and industry experts drawn from various sectors including IT, IT Enabled Services, manufacturing and core industries will be interacting with 4500 plus aspiring tech talents who are expected to converge for this enriching experience.

SOA Proxima-2024 is poised to become the largest such conference ever held in the eastern region while marking a significant milestone for Odisha. It will be held in the university auditorium in Campus-2.

The event will be graced by Prof. (Dr.) T.G.Sitharam, Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), who will be the chief guest on the inaugural day and Dr. Sandipan Chakravorty, former Managing Director of Tata International, will attend as the chief guest on day two. The valedictory address will be delivered by Mr. Bijay Sahoo, HR Head of Reliance Industries, Mumbai.

Leading multinational companies including HCLTech, Cognizant, Synopsys, PwC India, Mastercard, Deloitte India, EY India, JP Morgan, Maruti Suzuki, Continental Automotive, British Petroleum, Lenovo, Mahindra Comviva, Emami Paper Mills and Grasim will participate in the event.

The event will feature thought provoking sessions, eminent speaker presentations, panel discussions, student project exhibitions and cultural events. The insights and experiences shared by industry leaders will be invaluable for the growth and success of budding talents empowering them to become future leaders and navigate the dynamic business landscape with confidence and innovation.