The Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, will organise LSSSDC Skillverse 2026, a national skill summit for the Life Sciences sector, on August 21, 2026 in Hyderabad.

The summit will bring together CXOs, managing directors, CEOs, HR leaders, manufacturing heads, R&D leaders, CSR heads, academia, government officials, policymakers, industry associations and skill development experts to deliberate on building a future-ready workforce for India’s rapidly evolving Life Sciences ecosystem.

With the Life Sciences industry expanding across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, clinical research and allied healthcare, the demand for industry-ready talent is becoming increasingly critical. 

Skillverse 2026 has been designed as a platform to address the gap between industry expectations and workforce capabilities while encouraging collaborative approaches to sustainable skill development.

The summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, industry presentations and networking sessions focused on emerging workforce challenges and opportunities across the sector.

Discussions at Skillverse 2026 will focus on identifying skill gaps and workforce requirements in the Life Sciences sector, industry-led NeeV initiatives for strengthening Skill Development Centres, preparing a future-ready workforce for Industry 5.0, strengthening talent and innovation through Global Capability Centres, and government initiatives aimed at skill development and workforce transformation.

The event will provide industry leaders with an opportunity to exchange best practices, discuss emerging workforce trends and contribute to shaping India’s national skilling agenda for the life sciences sector.

Through Skillverse 2026, LSSSDC aims to strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, government and training institutions and support the development of a highly skilled and globally competitive workforce. 

The summit is expected to generate actionable insights and foster strategic partnerships that can accelerate talent development across the life sciences value chain.