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UP Hosts Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 as Precursor to National Summit

The IndiaAI initiative and IT Ministry, with the Uttar Pradesh government, will host the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow. The event aims to showcase the state's AI deployments in public services and healthcare while aligning local efforts with the national IndiaAI Mission. Discussions and outcomes from the conference will directly inform the planning for the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit in February 2026. The gathering will convene policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to drive responsible and scalable AI adoption.

Key Points: Lucknow Hosts Regional AI Impact Conference 2026

  • Showcase AI in governance & healthcare
  • Align state initiatives with IndiaAI Mission
  • Feed into national AI roadmap
  • Part of eight regional conferences nationwide
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'Regional AI Impact Conference 2026' in Lucknow to showcase state's AI innovations

Uttar Pradesh to showcase AI innovations in governance & healthcare at the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow, a precursor to the national IndiaAI Summit.

"fostering collaboration between governments, industry, academia and startups under the IndiaAI framework - IT Ministry Statement"

New Delhi, Jan 11

Showcasing Uttar Pradesh's AI leadership as an official precursor to the 'IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026,' IndiaAI and IT Ministry, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government, are set to host the 'Regional AI Impact Conference 2026' in Lucknow on January 12-13, it was announced on Sunday.

The two-day event will showcase cutting-edge deployments of artificial intelligence in governance and public service delivery, and to align state-level initiatives with the ambitions of the IndiaAI Mission, according to an IT Ministry statement.

The 'Regional AI Impact Conference 2026' will build on the state's growing momentum in digital governance, healthcare innovation and technology-led public service delivery to demonstrate real-world AI deployments across health systems, digital public infrastructure and state-led use cases, while fostering collaboration between governments, industry, academia and startups under the IndiaAI framework.

According to the statement, outcomes from the IndiaAI Working Group Meeting, the Conference deliberations, and associated ecosystem engagements are expected to feed into the national roadmap for the 'IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026' next month from February 16-20.

The UP event is part of the national series of eight Regional AI Impact Conferences being organised across the country.

The conference will feature plenary sessions examining the global AI landscape, AI-driven healthcare delivery, state-level readiness and capacity building, digital public infrastructure for health, AI-enabled diagnostics and clinical innovation, and workforce empowerment, alongside startup showcases, hackathon outcomes and industry-led demonstrations, aimed at translating policy intent into real-world, population-scale impact.

It will convene senior policymakers, state and central government officials, global institutions, industry leaders, researchers and innovators to deliberate on the responsible, inclusive and scalable adoption of AI, with a particular focus on healthcare systems, digital public infrastructure, economic growth and social good, said the official statement/

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this isn't just another talk shop. We've seen many conferences with big announcements but slow implementation on the ground. The real test will be if the AI diagnostics tools discussed actually reach district hospitals in the next year.
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Rohit P
Lucknow as a host city is a great choice! It's becoming a real tech hub in the North. Excited to see what local startups from UP showcase. The hackathon outcomes could bring some fresh, homegrown solutions. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The focus on "responsible and inclusive" AI is crucial. India's scale and diversity present unique challenges for AI ethics. Hopefully, the deliberations include voices from civil society and not just industry and government. The workforce empowerment angle is also key.
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Vikram M
Aligning state initiatives with the national IndiaAI Mission is the right approach. We need a cohesive strategy, not fragmented efforts. The eight regional conferences should ensure local needs from Punjab to Tamil Nadu are heard. Good step!
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Karthik V
As someone in the tech industry, I'm keen to see the industry-led demonstrations. Public-private partnership is essential for scaling AI. Hope they also address the digital divide - AI should benefit the farmer in Bahraich as much as the engineer in Noida.

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