Lucknow AI Conference: Focus on Healthcare, DPI & Responsible Adoption
Lucknow is poised to become a focal point for artificial intelligence discourse as IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), jointly with the Uttar Pradesh government, prepares to convene the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026. Scheduled for January 12–13, 2026, the event is designed to highlight transformative AI applications in public governance and align state-level strategies with the national IndiaAI Mission's vision for societal transformation.
A Conclave for Ethical AI Integration
Serving as a major collaborative platform, the conference will gather a distinguished cohort of senior policymakers, government officials from central and state agencies, international organizations, industry experts, academic researchers, and pioneering startups. The central agenda will revolve around principles of responsible, inclusive, and scalable AI adoption. Strategic discussions will target critical sectors such as healthcare, digital public infrastructure (DPI), economic development, and social welfare, aiming to convert policy frameworks into actionable, large-scale public benefits.
Thematic Discussions and Demonstrations
The conference agenda features in-depth plenary sessions on the evolving global AI ecosystem, leveraging AI for enhanced healthcare delivery, building institutional capacity at the state level, and future-proofing the workforce. Specialized tracks will delve into applications like AI-driven diagnostics and clinical research innovations. Interactive elements, including startup exhibitions, hackathon result presentations, and live industry demonstrations, will showcase ground-level AI implementations and their tangible impacts.
Strategic Link to National Summit
This regional conference is a key building block for the larger India AI Impact Summit 2026, set to take place in New Delhi from February 16–20, 2026. It is one of eight such regional conferences planned across the country, collectively designed to gather diverse regional perspectives and create substantive inputs for the national summit's policy deliberations.
Working Group and Anticipated Contributions
In a parallel proceeding, the IndiaAI Working Group dedicated to "AI for Economic Growth and Social Good" will hold a hybrid-format meeting in Lucknow on January 12, 2026. Convened by MeitY, IndiaAI, and the Uttar Pradesh Government, this working group's discussions, along with the conference outcomes, are expected to directly shape the national strategy and roadmap for AI, further solidifying India's commitment to deploying secure and trustworthy AI for public service excellence.
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The Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 will be held in Lucknow on January 12-13, 2026 .
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It is organized by IndiaAI (MeitY) in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh .
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It is one of the Eight Regional AI Impact Conferences being held nationwide.
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These conferences directly feed into the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi (Feb 16-20, 2026).
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Priority sectors discussed include Healthcare and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) .
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The core principle of the IndiaAI Mission is to promote safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI for public good.
Month: Current Affairs - January 13, 2026
Category: Governance - Science & Technology