Thiruvananthapuram, the country's first international Gen AI conclave will be held in Kerala next week and will give a boost to the state's efforts to become India's leading hub in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the Friday Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
In a Facebook post, Vijayan said over a thousand delegates will participate in the two-day conclave organized in Kochi by global technology company IBM in collaboration with the state government on July 11-12.
Along with the conclave, IBM is also organizing the WatsonX Challenge, he said.
The WatsonX challenge is to connect academic knowledge and real-life use cases using generative AI.
The CM said that the team that wins the challenge, which will involve more than 50 startups working in the field of artificial intelligence, will not only receive a prize but will also have the opportunity to present their ideas in front of top-level investors. global.
Vijayan, in his post, also said that apart from IBM, several other companies were expressing their willingness to invest in Kerala.
The government expects more AI-based investments to flow into Kerala this year, he said.
The official website for the July 11-12 event was launched in June.
The state government had earlier said that the event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to explore the transformative potential of AI and its impact on society and the economy.
This event will be a major milestone in the advancement of AI in Kerala and the country, they said.
"The International Gen AI Conclave is a testament to Kerala's commitment to fostering innovation and adopting transformative technologies. With IBM as a partner, this innovative initiative aims to position Kerala as a hub for innovation in generative AI, catalyzing economic growth and boosting the development of the state. vision for preparation for Industry 4.0," said State Industry Minister P. Rajeev.
The decision to hold a grand conclave on AI was announced in this year's budget as one of the state government's biggest interventions in the AI sector.
In a Facebook post, Vijayan said over a thousand delegates will participate in the two-day conclave organized in Kochi by global technology company IBM in collaboration with the state government on July 11-12.
Along with the conclave, IBM is also organizing the WatsonX Challenge, he said.
The WatsonX challenge is to connect academic knowledge and real-life use cases using generative AI.
The CM said that the team that wins the challenge, which will involve more than 50 startups working in the field of artificial intelligence, will not only receive a prize but will also have the opportunity to present their ideas in front of top-level investors. global.
Vijayan, in his post, also said that apart from IBM, several other companies were expressing their willingness to invest in Kerala.
The government expects more AI-based investments to flow into Kerala this year, he said.
The official website for the July 11-12 event was launched in June.
The state government had earlier said that the event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to explore the transformative potential of AI and its impact on society and the economy.
This event will be a major milestone in the advancement of AI in Kerala and the country, they said.
"The International Gen AI Conclave is a testament to Kerala's commitment to fostering innovation and adopting transformative technologies. With IBM as a partner, this innovative initiative aims to position Kerala as a hub for innovation in generative AI, catalyzing economic growth and boosting the development of the state. vision for preparation for Industry 4.0," said State Industry Minister P. Rajeev.
The decision to hold a grand conclave on AI was announced in this year's budget as one of the state government's biggest interventions in the AI sector.
