IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh will host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on 12–13 January 2026. The event is part of a national series of eight Regional AI Impact Conferences and serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The conference will focus on responsible, inclusive and scalable use of artificial intelligence in governance, healthcare, digital public infrastructure and public service delivery.
Purpose of the Conference
The conference is designed to showcase practical AI deployments with population-scale impact. It will align state-level initiatives with the IndiaAI Mission and the wider national AI roadmap. The emphasis will be on safe, secure and trustworthy AI for public good.
Key Themes
The two-day event will examine:
- Global AI trends and policy directions.
- AI-driven healthcare delivery and diagnostics.
- State readiness and capacity building for AI adoption.
- Digital public infrastructure for health systems.
- Workforce empowerment through AI-enabled tools.
Stakeholders and Activities
The conference will bring together senior policymakers, government officials, global institutions, industry leaders, researchers and innovators. It will include plenary sessions, startup showcases, hackathon outcomes and industry demonstrations. These engagements are intended to connect policy with real-world implementation.
IndiaAI Working Group Meeting
A hybrid meeting of the IndiaAI Working Group on AI for Economic Growth and Social Good will be held in Lucknow on 12 January 2026. The group includes member countries, international organisations, policymakers and experts. Its deliberations, along with the conference outcomes, are expected to shape the preparations for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and strengthen collaboration on priority AI issues.
Last Modified: April 25, 2026