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BENGAL EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT 2026

Aligning Education, Industry & Policy to shape a

#FUTUREREADYBENGAL

★ EDUCATION + EMPLOYMENT UNDER ONE ROOF ★

Bengal’s First Unified Ecosystem Connecting Classrooms with Careers

DATE: November 9, 2026
VENUE: Newtown Convention Centre, Kolkata
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STRATEGIC PROPOSITION EDUCATION + EMPLOYMENT UNDER ONE ROOF | Bridging 3,000+ Institutions with Top Employers & 800,000+ Annual Jobseekers

THE SCALE OF TALENT & OPPORTUNITY

30-40 L+

Students currently enrolled across
higher education and training systems

5-6 L+

Graduates entering the
talent pipeline every year

3,000+

Higher education institutions
including universities, colleges, and
professional institutes

8-10 L+

Individuals entering or re-entering
the job market annually

West Bengal represents one of India's most active education–employment pipelines.

WHAT IS THE
BENGAL EDUCATION &
EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT
2026

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The Bengal Education & Employment Summit (BEES) 2026 is a two-day, state-level platform designed to bring together:

Education & training institutions
Corporates, employers, & industry bodies
Government agencies & ecosystem enablers
Students, jobseekers, & early professionals

BEES 2026 is a strategic initiative designed to align with West Bengal's vision for education and employment by bringing together government bodies, industry leaders, educational institutions, and emerging talent.

VALUE PROPOSITION

WHY BEES 2026

A state-level convergence creating tangible impact across the education-to-employment continuum

01

FOR STUDENTS

Jobseekers & Early Professionals

  • Direct Employer Access: Connect face-to-face with recruiters and hiring teams across diverse sectors.
  • Job & Opportunity Fair: Explore on-spot hiring, open vacancies, internships, and apprenticeships.
  • Career Discovery: Gain practical clarity on high-growth industries, in-demand skills, and emerging pathways.
  • Workforce Readiness: Masterclass sessions on resume building, interview techniques, and digital literacy.
02

FOR INSTITUTIONS

Universities, Colleges & Training Bodies

  • Industry–Academia Alignment: Engage in actionable dialogue to adapt curriculum to market requirements.
  • Placement Expansion: Forge corporate tie-ups and MoUs for campus placements and live student internships.
  • Showcase Student Talent: Position your institution's academic credentials and student projects in front of industry heads.
  • Excellence Recognition: Nominate and earn state-level accolades at the BEES Future Ready Awards.
03

FOR EMPLOYERS

Corporates, SMEs & Industry Leaders

  • Massive Talent Pipeline: Direct access to thousands of pre-screened graduates and jobseekers across disciplines.
  • Employer Branding: Elevate your organisation's visibility as a top destination for emerging talent in Bengal.
  • Shape Skill Ecosystems: Influence university training modules to produce job-ready candidates for your industry.
  • B2B & B2G Engagement: High-level networking with policymakers, academic heads, and peer industry executives.
04

FOR PARTNERS

Sponsors & Ecosystem Enablers

  • State-Level Visibility: Prominent multi-touchpoint brand association with Bengal's premier workforce summit.
  • Thought Leadership: Secure keynote speaking slots, panel representation, and session leadership rights.
  • Category Exclusivity: Tiered partner exclusivity providing dominant positioning above competitors.
  • Tangible Impact: Champion the #FutureReadyBengal mission and generate high-trust community goodwill.
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THE FORMAT

Keynote Talks by leaders from education, industry, and governance
Panel Discussions focused on employability, skills, and workforce readiness
Recognition of impactful initiatives across the ecosystem
An open job and Opportunity Fair for candidates
Access
Model
DELEGATE PASS

BEES FUTURE
READY AWARDS
2026

Recognising Impact Across the Education & Employment Ecosystem

BEES 2026 will formally recognise institutions, organisations, and initiatives that are contributing meaningfully to West Bengal’s evolving education and employment landscape.

Nominations Invited
BEES Future Ready Award Trophy
Newtown Convention Centre, Kolkata

THE VENUE

BE
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Newtown Convention Centre
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THE LONGER VISION

BEES is envisioned as a platform that grows beyond a single edition.
Over time it aims to:

Strengthen dialogue between education, industry, and policy

Document workforce challenges and emerging opportunities

Support the development of a Future-Ready Bengal workforce

The 2026 edition marks the beginning of this journey.
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