Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi Meets NVIDIA, OpenAI at Davos to Boost AI Hub

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi held strategic meetings with global tech leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussions centered on attracting investments in artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and next-generation data center infrastructure for the state. Sanghavi specifically met with executives from NVIDIA and OpenAI to explore collaborations on quantum innovation and AI enablement. These efforts aim to transition Gujarat from a traditional manufacturing base to a global hub for sustainable, technology-driven growth.

Key Points: Gujarat Dy CM Meets Tech Giants at Davos for AI & Digital Infra

  • Strategic meetings with NVIDIA & OpenAI
  • Focus on AI, data centers & digital infrastructure
  • Goal to become global tech-enabled manufacturing hub
  • Discussions on energy-efficient AI platforms & skill development
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Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi discusses AI, advanced computing, next-gen digital infra with tech giants at Davos

Gujarat's Harsh Sanghavi discusses AI, data centers & digital governance with NVIDIA, OpenAI & Cognizant at WEF Davos to attract high-tech investments.

"Gujarat is building an ecosystem where responsible AI and world-class innovation can truly thrive. - Harsh Sanghavi"

By Rajesh Singh, Davos, January 22

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister and Industries Minister Harsh Sanghavi held high-level strategic meetings with global technology giants, including NVIDIA and OpenAI, along with several other international leaders from the technology, energy and innovation sectors at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

Speaking with ANI, Sanghavi said the discussions focused on artificial intelligence, advanced computing, data centers, and next-generation digital infrastructure, with Gujarat positioning itself as a preferred destination for high-tech and future-oriented investments."

"Meetings also explored the integration of AI platforms such as Emerald AI, which address critical challenges like energy fluctuations, emergency power management, and efficiency optimization in data centers, key requirements for companies working on advanced AI and NVIDIA-powered computing systems," he said.

"In addition, discussions with other technology leaders covered digital governance, healthcare technology, skill development, and industry-led innovation, aligning with Gujarat's vision to move from being a traditional manufacturing hub to a global leader in technology-enabled manufacturing and services," he added.

Sanghavi, who also holds portfolios of Home, Transport, Sports & Culture and Tourism in the Gujarat government, said these interactions are expected to translate into technology partnerships, data centre investments, and innovation-driven projects in Gujarat in the near future, reinforcing the state's ambition to emerge as a global hub for AI, data infrastructure, and sustainable technology.

At Davos, Sanghavi met Elica Kyoseva of NVIDIA to explore next-gen collaborations from quantum innovation to future-ready data centres, strengthening Gujarat's role as India's innovation powerhouse and a launchpad for frontier technologies.

Sanghavi also held an interaction with Chris Lehane from OpenAI on advancing AI enablement and the next wave of high-tech transformation. "With robust digital infrastructure and a fast-growing talent base, Gujarat is building an ecosystem where responsible AI and world-class innovation can truly thrive," he had said in a post on social media platform X.

He also held meeting with Jatin Dalal, Global CFO of Cognizant. "Cognizant's TechFin Centre at GIFT City, Gujarat is emerging as a strategic hub for delivering advanced technology solutions to global clients. We discussed strengthening workforce readiness by leveraging Gujarat's expanding pool of highly skilled technology professionals, and further deepening collaboration to support global innovation," he said.

Speaking on his agenda at Davos, he said, "For the last three days, we have had 58 meetings with global leaders in different sectors, and we have received a very good response. This time, you can see a different flavour of India in Davos. You have seen many countries' pavilions, but the Indian pavilion has a different flavour. This is the New India."

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the intent is good, I hope these discussions translate into real, ground-level projects that benefit ordinary citizens, not just create tech parks for foreign companies. Digital governance and healthcare tech are crucial for public welfare.
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Priya S
The focus on skill development is key. We have the talent, we need the right ecosystem. If Gujarat can become a hub for AI and data centers, it will stop the brain drain to Silicon Valley. Our engineers can build the future right here!
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Rohit P
Energy fluctuations and power management are huge issues for data centers in India. If Emerald AI can help solve that, it's a game-changer. Gujarat has good infrastructure, but stable power is non-negotiable for this scale of computing.
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Meera T
"New India" flavour at Davos sounds great. But let's ensure the benefits of this high-tech push reach beyond metros and big cities. Inclusive growth should be the priority, along with top-tier innovation.
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David E
As someone in the tech sector, this is very promising. Collaboration with OpenAI and NVIDIA means access to cutting-edge tools and research. GIFT City is already a great concept; making it a TechFin hub is the logical next step. Good forward thinking.

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