Two-day international conclave on generative artificial intelligence to get underway in Kochi

In addition to showcasing Kerala's key advantages as a worldwide hub for technology-driven businesses, the two-day international conclave on generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) scheduled to begin in Kochi on Thursday will also lay out a roadmap for the deployment and integration of new technologies for open, transparent, and inclusive service delivery. 

At the Grand Hyatt Bolgatty International Convention Centre, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will officially open the major event that the Kerala government is organising in collaboration with IBM. The opening session will be chaired by Minister for Industries, Law, and Coir P. Rajeeve, with Chief Secretary V. Venu providing the keynote presentation. Yusuff Ali M.A., chairman and managing director of LuLu Group International and vice chairman of NORKA Roots, will be the honoured guest.

The conference, which is anticipated to draw around 1,000 attendees, will offer a forum for the lively exchange of concepts and viewpoints that might influence the direction of artificial intelligence in the nation. In addition to interactive seminars, panel discussions, and keynote presentations, the conference will have an inventive developer "Playground" where participants can get a firsthand look at the newest developments in AI technology.

Following networking and a tour of the playground's demos and activations, the first day's sessions will cover a variety of topics, including "GenAI is the New Technology North Star," "Driving Innovation with WatsonX," "GenAI in Rising Bharat," "Harnessing the Power of Open-Source AI: Accelerating Business Innovation through Collaboration," "AI in Robotics and Applications," "Navigating the GenAI Landscape: A Developer's Roadmap," and "Lessons Learned from a Skywalker."

Two hackathons using IBM's WatsonX platform were conducted prior to the conference. The ecosystem responded with keenness to two initiatives, one for university students and the other for local start-ups.