Ahmedabad AI Summit 2024 at i-HUB – Ahmedabad Gujarat
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of modern technological innovation, revolutionizing industries, societies, and economies worldwide. With its potential to mimic human cognitive functions, AI has transcended its role as a mere tool to become a transformative force shaping our future. AI encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies and methodologies designed to enable machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. From machine learning algorithms to natural language processing and robotics, AI systems continue to advance in complexity and capability.
This summit on Artificial Intelligence was inaugurated by lighting the lamp in presence of all the invited guest panelist along with Shri Ramyakumar Bhatt, Asst. Municipal Commissioner – E-Governance, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Mr Bharat Patel, Chairman & Director Yudiz Solutons and Mr Jaykumar Joshi, Program Head- i-HUB, Gujarat. While couple of the speakers addressed virtually to the participants, rest of them addressed during the panel discussion. Dignitaries who addressed virtually were Dr Preet Deep Singh, VP & Chief Analytics Officer-Invest India, Mr B.S Rao, VP Digital & Strategy- Adani Group and Dr. Debi Prosad Dogra, Associate Head Computer Science Engrr & Associate Professor School of Electrical Sciences – IIT Bhubaneswar. In this AI Summit by Knowledge Chamber of Commerce & Industry there were 140+ participants and more than 10 speakers addressed all the AI enthusiasts on Artificial Intelligence and it various applications in the industry and its future.
For panel discussion we had six panelists in the session while one of the panelists Mr Bharat Patel, Chairman & Director Yudiz Solutions moderated this session, other panelist in the session were Mr Chirag Patel, COO-Rysun Labs, Shri Shashikant Sharma, Group Director GAWG – SAC – ISRO Ahmedabad, Mr Sumit Bhatt – Founder ReducateAI, Dr. Ankit Shah, Assistant Professor – AIDTM and Dr. P.S Mann – Associate Professor – Cyber Security – Gujarat Technological University.
This panel session discussed the potential of Artificial Intelligence in Industry and how it is changing the businesses. Our knowledgeable speakers discussed the details of Artificial Intelligence and how it can benefit the industries. AI applications span various domains, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, transportation, and entertainment. In healthcare, AI facilitates diagnosis, drug discovery, and personalized treatment plans. In finance, it powers algorithmic trading, fraud detection, and risk assessment. In manufacturing, AI optimizes production processes through predictive maintenance and quality control. Additionally, AI-driven virtual assistants enhance customer service experiences, while autonomous vehicles revolutionize transportation. While in Space Application it helps in predictive data analytics of Earth and helps in forecasting events in advance and even helps Government to analyze data in the field of Agriculture, space, town planning and similar.
Shri Ramyakumar Bhatt, Assistant Municipal Commissioner – E-Governance, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation said, “Considering the future of AI, Government has already started using AI in many ways like town planning, traffic management, waste water management, tax-collection and similar. Seeing at the future of AI, we cannot ignore its potential and in near future we will have to adapt and accept Artificial Intelligence and its implications. This is the best time to educate ourselves and involve in this and government along with local municipal bodies are open to innovations and ideas from start-ups in AI” Dr. Amit Joshi – Director, Knowledge Chamber of Commerce & Industry said,” Looking ahead, the future of AI, it holds immense promise and potential. Advancements in AI research, such as explainable AI and ethical AI, aim to address existing challenges and foster trust in AI systems. Furthermore, interdisciplinary collaboration between technologists, policymakers, ethicists, and other stakeholders is essential to shape the responsible development and deployment of AI. By harnessing AI’s transformative power responsibly, we can unlock new opportunities for innovation and enhance the well-being of individuals and societies worldwide”
Mr Jaykumar Joshi – Program Head, i-HUB Gujarat said, “In this summit, Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with i-Hub has tried to integrate AI Experts and participants from the industries to have a healthy and fruitful discussion on AI and its applications in different domains. This Summit helped the participants to explore the opportunities in AI and prioritize ethical principles, human- centric design, and responsible deployment to maximize its benefits for humanity. i-HUB is helping to incubate all the startups under one roof via MAGIC connect initiative. Through this collaborative efforts and thoughtful engagement, Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with i-Hub, Gujarat has tried to harness the full potential of AI to create a better, more inclusive future for all.”