Ghaziabad, India, September 4, 2025 – HCLTech, a premier global technology services company, successfully conducted its signature Campus Connect event at Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET), Ghaziabad. The initiative brought together over 500 engineering students from circuit branches to explore emerging trends in software engineering and future career pathways in technology.
Comprehensive National Outreach Program
The Campus Connect initiative represents HCLTech’s strategic commitment to cultivating innovation and talent development within India’s academic ecosystem. Since its January 2025 launch, the HCLTech Talks Campus Connect Program has demonstrated remarkable reach and impact, engaging over 7,000 students across India through an integrated approach combining virtual and in-person educational experiences.
The program’s monthly virtual Tech Talks have successfully connected with more than 1,500 engineering colleges nationwide, while live campus events have facilitated direct interaction between over 3,000 students and senior industry leaders on critical technology and career development topics.
Expert-Led Session on Cybersecurity and AI
The KIET Ghaziabad session featured Rishi Mehta, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at HCLTech, who delivered a comprehensive presentation titled “Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Building Digital Trust for Tomorrow’s Engineers.”
Mehta’s session addressed the rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, emphasizing the integration of ethical AI governance frameworks and zero-trust security architectures. The presentation highlighted how these approaches enable secure innovation across industries while maintaining principles of transparency, fairness, and robust data protection protocols.
Leadership Perspectives on Industry-Academia Collaboration
“Engaging with the exceptional talent at KIET Ghaziabad was genuinely inspiring,” said Rishi Mehta, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at HCLTech. “The intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm demonstrated by these students reinforces the critical value of platforms like HCLTech Talks in developing future-ready professionals. I firmly believe that meaningful collaboration between industry and academia creates an environment where innovation becomes inevitable.”
Pankaj Dhupar, Head of Corporate Resource and Placement Cell (CRPC), KIET Group of Institutions, emphasized the partnership’s strategic value: “We view our collaboration with HCLTech as a powerful catalyst for experiential learning. By providing our students direct access to technology industry leaders, we enable them to transition seamlessly from theoretical classroom concepts to creating transformative impact within the professional landscape.”
Strategic Talent Development Framework
HCLTech’s Campus Connect program encompasses comprehensive educational initiatives including HCLTech Talks, designed to equip emerging professionals with essential skills, industry knowledge, and collaborative learning opportunities aligned with the evolving demands of the digital economy.
The initiative reflects HCLTech’s broader commitment to addressing the technology industry’s talent development needs while strengthening the connection between academic institutions and real-world industry applications.
Program Impact and Future Expansion
The Campus Connect initiative’s success in reaching thousands of students across India’s leading engineering institutions demonstrates the effectiveness of HCLTech’s approach to talent pipeline development. The program continues to expand its reach through strategic partnerships with premier academic institutions, creating sustainable pathways for student engagement with cutting-edge technology concepts and career opportunities.
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