Kerala Hosts First International GenAI Conclave with IBM India

Kochi, Kerala is set to host the country’s first International GenAI Conclave on July 11-12, co-hosted by IBM India. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted the event’s significance for Kerala’s innovation landscape.

What is GenAI?

Generative AI, or GenAI, allows users to input various prompts to generate new content like text, images, and videos.

Event Details

The two-day conclave will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, product demos, and hackathons. The event aims to showcase the transformative potential of generative AI in various industries and propel Kerala’s ambition to become a hub of generative AI in India.

Objectives

The conclave aims to explore AI’s transformative potential, drive generative AI innovation, address business and societal challenges, foster skill development, and strengthen the talent pool and infrastructure in AI research and development.

Pre-Conclave Activities

Various programs have been organized across Kerala ahead of the conclave. Srinivasan Muthusamy, Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM India, organized tech talks in Thiruvananthapuram Technopark, Kochi Info Park, and Kozhikode Cyber Park.

AI in India

AI technology is largely task-oriented and not yet capable of complex logic and reasoning. However, India’s strong IT industry and large data sets offer significant potential for AI-based utilities. While AI is still in its early stages, it is being used globally for better service delivery and reduced human intervention, though concerns about job cuts remain.