Responsible AI for affordable & accessible technology adoption fostering Sustainable Cities
19 Feb 20263:30 PM – 5:00 PMBharat Mandapam - Expo Area, Hall No. 5 First Floor - Session Hall 1
Speakers
Mr. Ramesh Raskar – MIT Media Lab
Mr. Anurag Yadav - Principal Secretary, Department of IT and Electronics, UP
Mr. Praveer Kumar – Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Mr. Venkatesh Krishnan, Executive Director (Microsoft)
Ms. Saumya Gupta - Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education
Mr. Banchhanidhi Pani - Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Dr. V. K. Saraswat: Member (Science & Technology), NITI Aay
Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi: Project Director, ARF
With over 31% of India's population living in urban areas, responsible use of emerging technologies is vital to drive sustainable social, economic, and environmental progress. IIT Kanpur leads the AI Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Cities through the Airawat Research Foundation (ARF), advancing national SDG goals. In partnership with KPMG, ARF applies AI deep-tech to urban challenges, delivering solutions in air quality, waste, flooding, energy, mobility, digital governance, and smart infrastructure across Indian cities.