Bhubaneswar, December 18, 2024 – The “Future Gov AI Conclave” was inaugurated today by Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics & IT, Health & Family Welfare, and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Odisha. The event took place at the Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, and was attended by eminent dignitaries, including Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, Principal Secretary of Electronics & IT and Energy Departments; Shri Amitabh Thakur, IPS, Additional Director General of Police and Transport Commissioner, Odisha; and Ms. Sharmistha Dasgupta, DDG and Head of Group (CoE-AI), NIC, New Delhi.

The theme of the conclave, “AI for a Resilient and Inclusive Governance Ecosystem,” underscored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing governance systems. To mark the occasion, the dignitaries released a brochure titled “Empowering Governance with Advanced AI Capabilities.”

A key highlight of the event was the panel discussion featuring experts from IIT Bhubaneswar, TCS (R&D), NISER, and Capgemini. The panel explored the topic “AI Governance vs AI-Driven Governance: Balancing Growth, Innovation, and Security,” providing valuable insights into how AI can be leveraged to foster innovation while ensuring security and growth.

The conclave set the stage for meaningful dialogue on integrating AI into governance frameworks to create a robust and inclusive digital ecosystem.