CHENNAI — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, is participating in the second edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Edu-Tech Expo 2026, at the Chennai Trade Center from September 24 to 26. As a Gold sponsor, the company will showcase how AI and immersive technologies can transform teaching, learning and workforce development.
HCLTech will contribute to industry discussions on the future of learning through its participation in the panel session, “From Theory to Practice: Immersive Learning Across Disciplines.” Ambika Natarajan, Senior Vice President – Edtech at HCLTech, joins leaders from academia, industry and government to discuss how immersive technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality and digital twins, are helping create more engaging, scalable and real-world learning experiences.
HCLTech will conduct a hands-on workshop, “AI for Educators: Create Your Own AI Agent for Teaching and Tutoring,” designed to help higher education leaders, professors and technical staff explore practical applications of AI in education. The workshop demonstrates how AI-powered assistants can be built to support lesson planning, content creation, student engagement and personalized learning experiences.
“As AI reshapes how people learn, work and develop new skills, it is essential that education evolves alongside it,” said Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of EdTech at HCLTech. “The discussions at the CII Edu-Tech Expo reinforced the importance of turning innovation into real-world impact. At HCLTech, we are committed to working with academia and industry to create more future-ready learning experiences and help build the digital talent needed for tomorrow’s economy.”
