The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled its plans to host the Global IndiaAI 2023 conference in October of this year. The event is set to bring together prominent figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from across the globe, including leading AI players, researchers, startups, and investors.
"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," announced Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, who is also the chair of the conference's steering committee.
The conference is scheduled to cover a wide spectrum of topics, including discussions on Next Generation Learning and Foundational AI models, the transformative applications of AI in healthcare, governance, and the next-generation electric vehicle sector. Moreover, the conference will delve into future trends in AI research, advancements in AI computing systems, investment prospects, and strategies for nurturing AI talent.
Speaking about the forthcoming conference, Chandrasekhar emphasised the Indian government's vision of gathering some of the brightest minds in AI under a single roof to deliberate on the potential of AI across various sectors. He highlighted the aspiration for the conference to become a pivotal event on the global AI calendar, akin to the success of previous SemiconIndia conferences that significantly elevated India's presence on the international semiconductor map.
The Global IndiaAI 2023 conference will also serve as an opportune platform to showcase the dynamic IndiaAI ecosystem. This ecosystem encompasses essential initiatives, including DI Bhashini, the India Datasets Program, the IndiaAI Futuredesign program tailored for startups, and the IndiaAI FutureSkills program, which is dedicated to nurturing exceptional AI talent.