A One-Day Seminar on “Smart Data Engineering: Building Future-Ready Skills for Data Scientist”, organized by the Department of CSE (Data Science), was conducted to create awareness among students about the importance of data engineering and its role in the rapidly evolving field of Data Science. The seminar aimed to provide insights into modern data engineering concepts, data processing techniques, data pipelines, cloud technologies, and industry-relevant tools and skills. The session encouraged students to understand the connection between data engineering and data science, develop future-ready technical competencies, and prepare themselves for emerging career opportunities in data-driven industries.