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Industry Interaction Session with IBM

August 25, 2026

The Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology (MSoET), Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Noida Campus, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), successfully organized an Industry Interaction Session with IBM on 25th August 2026. The session was organized for first-year students to provide them with meaningful exposure to the technology industry, emerging technologies, career opportunities, and current industry expectations.

The session was conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in two batches. More than 150 first-year students from various academic programmes, including B.Tech. CSE, Cyber Security, AI & ML, AI & Data Science, BCA, BCA with AI & ML, MCA with AI & ML, Diploma in Computer Science, and B.Sc. Actuarial Science, participated in the interaction.

IBM Industry Interaction

The IBM interaction was conducted through both physical and online modes, providing students with an opportunity to interact with experienced industry professionals.

The physical session was conducted by Mr. Alok Sharma, Data Scientist at IBM iX, who shared valuable insights into the technology industry, emerging technologies, and the skills required to build successful careers in the IT sector.

The online interaction was conducted by Mr. Hemant Tripathi, Software Developer at IBM, who further engaged students by sharing industry-oriented perspectives and providing guidance on technical skill development and career opportunities.

Session Highlights

The IBM experts provided valuable insights into Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, emerging technologies, industry expectations, and career opportunities. The sessions emphasized the importance of strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, practical exposure, and continuous upskilling.

Students also gained an understanding of the real-world applications of technology and the competencies required to become industry-ready professionals. The interactions encouraged students to stay updated with technological advancements and develop a continuous learning mindset to meet the evolving requirements of the IT industry.

Conclusion

The Industry Interaction Session with IBM was a successful industry–academia initiative that provided students with valuable exposure to the evolving technology landscape and professional expectations. The interactions with experienced IBM professionals through physical and online modes encouraged students to explore emerging technologies, strengthen their technical and professional skills, and develop a continuous learning mindset.

Overall, the session contributed significantly to enhancing students’ industry awareness, career readiness, technical understanding, and professional confidence.