With a view to connecting with industry and making known the emerging trends and expectations in the Industrial Sector a “Tech Session 1 on Machine Learning” was organized on 22nd August 2024 in association with the Southern Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry by 10.30 am online through Webex platform. Southern Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led, and industry-managed organization, whose primary function is to work for the development of industries in South India. Mr. George Koshi, Chair, SICCI Employability Taskforce & Director - Learning & Development, Sify Technologies, Mr. Amir Nair, CEO, Amanstra Consulting, Mr. Sathyamoorthy, Director, Dzruptive AI, Mr. Pradeep Narayanamoorthy, Head – Data Engineering & Governance, IDP were invited as the panel members for the Tech Session. The session started with the welcome address by Mrs. D. Angeline Ranjithamani, AP/MCA, FXEC. Mr. George Koshi, gave the introductory remarks. Mr. Amir Nair moderated the panel discussion forum online that centered around the questions on automation using Machine Learning. Discussion carried out with regard to the usage of ChatGPT and AI Tools. Career opportunities in this field were explored to the students. Mrs. Shala F John and Mr. Amir Nair thanked all the panel members and the organizing committee for the valuable inputs and knowledge shared. The session ended with the questionnaire session hosted by Mr. Amir Nair. The session was found to be interesting and educational about Machine Learning and its opportunities.