Will Uttarakhand Lead the Way for the India-AI Impact Summit on October 17?

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Key Takeaways
- Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 is a precursor to the larger India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
- The event focuses on AI for All, aiming to enhance social inclusion and public services.
- It will bring together key stakeholders including policymakers, startups, and academia.
- Discussions will align with the Digital Uttarakhand vision.
- Showcases of innovative AI applications are expected during the event.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (NationPress) The government of Uttarakhand is set to host the Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 on October 17 in Dehradun, in partnership with the India AI Mission and the Ministry of Electronics and IT, an announcement confirmed on Thursday.
This event acts as a precursor to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, which is scheduled for February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Rooted in the nation’s commitment to “AI for All,” this pre-summit aims to leverage the potential of artificial intelligence for social inclusion, innovation, and improved public service delivery, as stated officially.
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 will be the first global AI forum hosted in the Global South, underscoring India’s increasing role in steering the global AI narrative, according to the statement.
The Ministry of Electronics & IT indicated that the pre-summit will unite policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and academia to deliberate on AI's role in fostering sustainable development aligned with Uttarakhand’s Digital Uttarakhand vision, while promoting responsible and inclusive AI practices.
Discussions will focus on propelling the state’s Digital Uttarakhand vision by encouraging innovation, enhancing governance, and empowering entrepreneurship through responsible and inclusive AI utilization.
The event will feature advanced AI applications and entrepreneurial ventures, with presentations from startups supported by IIM Kashipur and STPI Dehradun, alongside keynote sessions on the state’s IT roadmap and AI governance strategy.
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 aims to illustrate the transformative potential of AI in driving inclusive development, sustainability, and equitable progress. The Summit envisions a future where AI serves humanity, fosters inclusive growth, promotes social development, and encourages innovations that safeguard our planet, as noted in the statement.