Archive · 17 Nov 2025
SIAM Drives Future Mobility Workforce Strategy
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) held a big meeting to talk about how to prepare workers for the future of the car industry.
They want to make sure people have the right skills for new technologies like electric cars and smart factories.
Leaders from car companies, the government, and schools worked together to plan for the changes.
They know that the industry is changing fast, and they want to make sure there are enough trained people for all the jobs.
SIAM focuses on developing skilled workforce for India's evolving mobility sector, emphasizing electrification, automation, and sustainability.
Automotive HR & Skilling Conclave 2025 in Chennai gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and educators to discuss talent development.
Emerging technologies like EVs and Industry 4.0 expected to redefine job roles in the automotive sector by 2026.
Collaboration between industry, government, and academia crucial for bridging talent gap in new technology sectors.
Auto industry needs to adapt workplaces to meet expectations of incoming Gen Z workforce.
- Who
- Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), policymakers, CHROs, HR tech experts, educators, auto industry leaders
- What
- Discussed strategies for building a future-ready workforce in India's mobility sector, focusing on electrification, automation, and sustainability.
- When
- October 31st (prior to 2025)
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To address the need for skilled professionals in the evolving automotive industry, aligning technological advancements with human adaptability and Gen Z expectations.
Industry Focus
Government & Academia Focus
Talent Development
Industry Focus
Industry leaders emphasized the need to invest in skills and foster leadership for the future.
Government & Academia Focus
Policymakers and educators highlighted the importance of creating frameworks and curricula that align with industry needs.
- Event
- Automotive HR & Skilling Conclave 2025
- Theme
- Accelerating Ahead: HR and Skilling for the Future of Mobility
- Location
- Chennai
- Date
- October 31
- Industry Contribution to GDP
- Approx. 7%
- Employment in Auto Industry
- More than 30 million people
- Projected Job Role Redefinition
- By 2026 (EVs, connected systems, Industry 4.0)
- Global Skills Disruption Projection
- 39% of workers' skills within five years