To provide a platform to leading academicians, industry experts, policymakers, and students to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future, Amity University, Gurugram, organised two days ‘International Conference on AI Revolution: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward’. Organised by Amity Business School and the Amity Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics on March 20 and 21, this conference fostered dialogue on AI’s potential, challenges, and ethical considerations. Prof (Dr) Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amity University, Gurugram said that the 18th International Conference on AI Revolution successfully brought together academicians, industry experts, and policymakers for two days of insightful discussions, technical sessions, and industry-academia collaborations. The conference highlighted AI’s transformative impact across industries, addressing key themes such as ethical AI adoption, data privacy, sustainability, and innovation-driven growth. Through this platform, University reaffirmed its commitment to advancing AI research, education, and entrepreneurship, ensuring that India remains at the forefront of the global AI revolution. The event also fostered actionable strategies and meaningful insights to drive the responsible and impactful adoption of AI across industries and society, Prof Madhukar added.
Earlier, the conference began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Dr Aseem Chauhan Chancellor, Amity University.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof (Dr) PB Sharma, in his welcome address, highlighted AI’s transformative role in education, sustainable development, and societal progress. He emphasized AI as a catalyst for growth, augmenting human intelligence through VR, automation, and knowledge augmentation. Commending Amity University Haryana’s leadership in AI education, he reaffirmed its commitment to democratizing AI learning and driving national progress.
In his address, Prof Madhukar emphasized AI’s transformative impact on industries while addressing ethical and governance challenges. Highlighting four key pillars—interdisciplinary learning, AI-driven innovation, ethical AI development, and industry-academia collaboration—he reaffirmed University’s commitment to AI education through its Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. He announced the establishment of 38 student-led startups, including 18 AI-driven ventures, showcasing Amity’s role in fostering entrepreneurial excellence. He also acknowledged Google India and ICEA for their support in AI research and skill development.
The inaugural session of this conference featured speakers, including Dr Subi Chaturvedi, Global Senior VP, InMobi, Rajesh Sharma, Executive Director, ICEA, Jeet Vijayvargiya, Member, India AI Mission, MeitY, and Dr RS Sharma, Member, ONDC & Former CEO, National Health Authority and Former Chairman Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI. Dr Subi Chaturvedi highlighted AI’s dual nature as both an opportunity and a challenge, urging students to think critically about AI tools like ChatGPT. She commended Amity University Haryana for its integration of AI into academics and stressed AI’s role in climate action, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion, citing AI-driven startups like Niramai (breast cancer screening) and Plantix (crop disease diagnosis) as impactful innovations.
In the virtual address, Dr RS Sharma outlined India's digital transformation milestones, including Aadhaar, UPI, and ONDC, emphasizing frugal innovation as the key to AI’s scalability and inclusivity. Rajesh Sharma called AI the “mother of innovation”, stressing the need for ethical AI frameworks to ensure fairness and transparency. Jeet Vijayvargiya urged students to move from passive AI consumption to active innovation, aligning AI-driven solutions with societal needs in finance, healthcare, education, and smart cities.
The Corporate Session on AI, moderated by Mohit Kapoor (CEO, Glyphs Technologies), featured insights from Ashish Singla (NatWest Group) and Satyajit Dwivedi (Customer Advisory, EMEAP). Discussions covered AI’s role in financial security, smart city development, and career opportunities in AI-driven industries. An interactive Q&A session engaged students in thought-provoking conversations on AI’s ethical implications and its impact on the job market.
