As part of the CHIPATHON competition, a talk session titled "Silicon Synergy: VLSI Industry Connect" was delivered by Praveen C S, Senior Physical Design Engineer at Microchip Technologies, on August 31, 2024, at 9:00 AM in Steve Jobs Hall, MITS Varikoli. The session explored the latest trends in the VLSI industry, bridging academic knowledge with industry practices, and guiding participants toward real-world applications and career opportunities in the VLSI sector.