- “Conference to Gather AI Experts from India and Across the Globe,” Says MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
- “Building on SemiconIndia’s Success, Global IndiaAI Conference to Fuel India’s AI Progress,” MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar Emphasizes
Bengaluru, NFAPost: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is gearing up to host the Global IndiaAI 2023 conference in October this year. The event is set to bring together a diverse range of participants, including prominent AI experts, researchers, startups, and investors from India and across the globe.
The conference’s agenda is expansive, encompassing various AI-related topics. These include discussions on Next Generation Learning and Foundational AI models, the applications of AI in healthcare, governance, and next-generation electric vehicles, emerging trends in AI research, AI computing systems, investment prospects in the AI sector, and strategies for nurturing AI talent.
The steering committee for the Global IndiaAI 2023 conference is chaired by Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT. The committee comprises members from MeitY’s Digital Economy Advisory group and other influential figures in the AI field. Their role is to shape the conference’s agenda and structure.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted the Indian government’s vision for this conference, emphasizing its goal of convening the world’s foremost AI experts to deliberate on AI’s future and its multifaceted impact across various sectors.
He stated, “The Global IndiaAI 2023 conference is tentatively planned for October 14/15 and it will bring together the best and brightest in AI from India and around the world. This summit is expected to evolve and become a must-attend event on the annual calendar of the Global AI industry, startups, practitioners, researchers and students. The huge success of the past two editions of the SemiconIndia conference by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji firmly put India on the global semicon map. This enabled India to become a catalyst for investments and growth within the sector. The Global IndiaAI summit will also catalyze India’s AI landscape and innovation ecosystem.”
Furthermore, the conference will serve as a platform to showcase India’s thriving AI ecosystem, which includes key initiatives like DI Bhashini, the India Datasets Program, the IndiaAI Futuredesign program for startups, and the IndiaAI FutureSkills program dedicated to nurturing top-tier AI talent.
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar underscored the meticulous groundwork done for IndiaAI, highlighting the significant contributions of working groups collaborating with industry, startups, and academia partners. These groups have devised a comprehensive framework for the IndiaAI initiative, centred around pillars such as AI in Governance, AI Computing and Systems, Data for AI, AI IP and innovation, and Skilling in AI. These pillars will form an integral part of the upcoming conference’s agenda.
In conclusion, the Minister stressed the appeal of India as an AI hub, citing the country’s rich diversity as a valuable asset for generating high-quality datasets. He also emphasized the importance of responsible AI to mitigate user harm while encouraging innovation. The ultimate goal, he said, is to foster a collaborative and participatory approach to AI, harnessing its potential to enhance governance and improve lives while forging global partnerships that actively shape the world’s technology landscape.
