Kerala Government in collaboration with IBM inaugurated India’s first International GenAI Conclave. According to a press release, the two-day event held in Kochi brought together a distinguished gathering of international and Indian technology experts, industry leaders, policy makers and academicians to explore the transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
The International GenAI Conclave was attended by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President, Product, IBM Software, among other dignitaries.
The event served as a platform to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in GenAI. The participants deliberated on its role in promoting innovation in industries, government sectors, startups and academic institutions.
Addressing the audience, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed Kerala’s pride in hosting India’s first GenAI Conclave, underscoring its importance in fostering new ideas, collaboration and indigenous innovations.
He stressed the commitment of the state government to use AI for sustainable development, governance enhancement and regional transformation.
Vijayan said, “Kerala is proud to host India’s first GenAI Conclave which will serve as a platform for new ideas, collaborations and innovations. This milestone helps Kerala in making indigenous contributions in the field of GenAI. Paving the way for becoming the nerve center of India.” ,
âOur government is dedicated to leveraging AI to drive sustainable development, improve governance, simplify the way of life and accelerate transformation across sectors, including industries,â he said.
In his keynote address, Dinesh Nirmal highlighted India’s emerging developer and startup ecosystem, strong digital infrastructure and ambitious innovation landscape.
He emphasized the important role of GenAI education, skill upgradation initiatives and application development in shaping the future of AI domestically and globally.
Nirmal said, âIndia’s vibrant developer and start-up community, strong digital infrastructure, innovation skills and ambition will define the future of AI. Increasing investment in generic AI education, upskilling and applications will be beneficial not only for India, but also A remarkable opportunity will arise.” World.”
