Democratising Access to AI through Data Infrastructure | Models, Governance and Market Design
16 Feb 202611:30 AM – 12:30 PMBharat Mandapam, West Wing Room 4 B
Speakers
Dr. Gokul Krishnan, CeRAI - IIT Madras
Dr. Nishant Chadha, Policy and Research, ISB
Dr. R. Srinivasan, Center for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) – IIM B
Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Product and Engineering, Wadhwani AI
Mr. Arun Prabhu, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Mr. Ashish Aggarwal, Nasscom
Mr. Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab
Ms. Aparajita Mridha, Department of Post
Ms. Astha Kapoor, Aapti Institute
Ms. Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Ikigai Law
This workshop examines how equitable access to high-quality data can enable inclusive and responsible AI development, particularly in emerging economies. It brings together experts to explore data infrastructure, governance frameworks, and market incentives that support scalable data ecosystems. Through focused discussions on technical models, market design, and regulation, the session aims to generate practical recommendations for reducing data access barriers, improving interoperability, and ensuring that AI development benefits diverse communities, sectors, and local contexts.