The panel discussion is to ignite a conversation around the growth of AI in the HDB region and to explore how this growth can be harnessed to build a substantial workforce. Also to shed light on the necessary ecosystem enablers and the collaborative efforts required between the government, industry, and academia to achieve this ambitious target.   Session Moderator:

• Mr. Jose Jacob K, Founder Director & Curator of Future ICT Forum and The India Advantage [TIA] Summit
• Ruchi Bindal, IAS, Deputy Secretary, Department of E, IT, Bt and ST, Government of Karnataka
• Sudin Baraokar, Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Data Scientist
• Lokesh V, CEO & Managing Director, Innomantra Consulting Private Limited
• Ms Hemalatha Dave, Director - GenAI, Automation, Schneider Electric