Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is set to organize a two-day International General AI Conclave in Kochi, Industries Minister P Rajeev said on Thursday, terming it a flagship event that reflects the state's commitment to foster innovation and adopt transformative technologies. Will display.

The Minister launched the official website of the July 11-12 event, which is being organized in collaboration with IBM.

Officials said 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.

Rajiv said, this event will prove to be an important milestone in the progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kerala and the country.

“The International General AI Conclave stands as a testament to Kerala’s commitment to foster innovation and adopt transformative technologies.With IBM as partner, this groundbreaking initiative aims to establish Kerala as a hub of generative AI innovation, catalyzing economic growth and driving the state forward. approach to prepare for Industry 4.0,” the minister said.

Rajeev said the government aims to transform Kerala as an AI destination through this conference, which is expected to be attended by around 1,000 delegates.

The decision to organize a grand AI Conclave was announced as one of the most significant interventions of the state government in the AI ​​sector in this year's budget.

Speaking on the occasion via videoconferencing, Dinesh Nirmal, senior vice president of products, IBM Software, stressed the importance of public and private collaboration in scaling up generative AI.“This event will help foster generative AI innovation, address business and societal challenges, and promote skill development. By providing access to top quality tools and knowledge, it will help the state government strengthen the talent pool and infrastructure. An important step forward." “Edge technology research and development,” he said.

Nirmal said that it will be a great achievement and opportunity for Kerala as the conference will be attended by global customers and talents.