The two-day event positions Uttar Pradesh as a key contributor to India’s national artificial intelligence mission while serving as an official precursor to the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.
Precursor to IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026
The Lucknow conference is part of a national series of eight Regional AI Impact Conferences being organised across India under the IndiaAI framework. These regional forums are designed to align state-level AI initiatives with national priorities while identifying scalable use cases that can deliver measurable public impact.
Outcomes and insights from the Uttar Pradesh conference will directly feed into the agenda and policy roadmap of the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing India’s commitment to safe, secure and trustworthy AI deployment.
Focus on Governance, Healthcare and Digital Infrastructure
The conference will bring together senior policymakers from the Centre and states, global institutions, industry leaders, researchers, startups and innovators. Discussions will centre on AI-led governance reforms, healthcare delivery systems, digital public infrastructure and workforce empowerment.
Plenary sessions across two days will examine the global AI landscape, India’s readiness for AI adoption, state capacity building, AI-enabled diagnostics, clinical innovation and population-scale health solutions. The aim is to translate policy intent into real-world outcomes that directly benefit citizens.
Startup Showcases and Industry Demonstrations
In addition to policy discussions, the conference will feature startup showcases, hackathon outcomes and industry-led demonstrations. These sessions will spotlight practical AI deployments already improving public services and governance efficiency in Uttar Pradesh and other states.
By fostering collaboration between government, academia, industry and startups, the event seeks to strengthen India’s AI innovation ecosystem while ensuring inclusivity and ethical safeguards.
IndiaAI Working Group Meeting in Lucknow
Ahead of the conference, the IndiaAI Working Group meeting on “AI for Economic Growth and Social Good” will be held in Lucknow on January 12 in a hybrid format. The meeting is being jointly convened by MeitY, IndiaAI and the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Working Group forms a core pillar of the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 process and brings together member countries, international organisations, policymakers and domain experts. Its objective is to advance convergence on priority AI issues that require global collaboration and coordinated implementation pathways.
Uttar Pradesh Showcases AI Leadership
The conference will highlight Uttar Pradesh’s growing momentum in digital governance, healthcare innovation and technology-led public service delivery. Real-world AI use cases from the state will demonstrate how artificial intelligence can enhance efficiency, transparency and citizen-centric governance.
Officials believe Uttar Pradesh’s scale and diversity make it an ideal testing ground for AI solutions that can later be replicated across the country, strengthening India’s leadership in responsible AI adoption.
Strengthening India’s Vision for AI for Public Good
According to organisers, outcomes from the conference deliberations, Working Group discussions and ecosystem engagements will contribute to India’s evolving AI governance framework. The focus remains on balancing innovation with accountability, ensuring AI technologies serve economic development and social welfare.
