NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Highlight AI Innovation at India's Summit
Jessie A Ellis Oct 22, 2024 10:08
NVIDIA's AI Summit in Mumbai will feature CEO Jensen Huang discussing AI's impact. The event, October 23-25, includes sessions on AI's role in various industries.
The NVIDIA AI Summit India is set to take place from October 23 to 25 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event aims to convene the leading minds in AI to discuss India's approach to addressing global challenges, according to the NVIDIA Blog.
One of the summit's highlights is a fireside chat on October 24 with NVIDIA's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang. During this session, Huang will share his insights on the transformative role of AI in reshaping industries and recognize India's emergence as a global AI leader. He will be joined by Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.
India’s AI Journey
India's advancement as a global AI leader is largely attributed to its efforts in developing AI infrastructure and foundational models. NVIDIA's accelerated computing platform plays a significant role in this progress, boasting a 100,000-fold increase in energy efficiency for processing large language models over the past decade.
The summit will focus on key topics such as building AI infrastructure with NVIDIA's advanced GPUs, leveraging foundational models for Indian languages, and nurturing innovation within India's startup ecosystem. The event will also emphasize the importance of upskilling developers to position India's workforce at the forefront of AI innovation.
India’s AI Summit: Driving Innovation, Solving Grand Challenges
With over 4,000 employees across six locations in India, NVIDIA is pivotal to the country's rapid AI advancements. The company collaborates with enterprises, cloud providers, and startups to develop AI infrastructure powered by its cutting-edge GPUs, networking solutions, and AI software platforms.
The summit will showcase how this infrastructure supports sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and manufacturing, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in these industries.
Key Sessions and Speakers
Renowned experts like Niki Parmar from Essential AI, Deepu Talla from NVIDIA, and Abhinav Aggarwal from Fluid AI will delve into groundbreaking topics, including:
- Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs): Explore innovations in video synthesis and data models for large-scale inference.
- Robotics and Industrial Efficiency: Discover how AI-driven robotics address automation challenges in manufacturing and warehousing.
- AI in Healthcare: Learn how AI is revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment, improving healthcare outcomes in India.
Workshops and Startup Innovation
The summit will spotlight India's dynamic startup ecosystem, with nearly 2,000 companies participating in NVIDIA Inception, a program that supports AI-driven startups. Onsite workshops will offer hands-on experiences with NVIDIA's advanced AI tools, equipping developers and startups with practical skills to push innovation boundaries.
Additionally, Reverse VC Pitches will offer startups unique perspectives as venture capital firms present their visions for the future, fostering new ideas and collaborations.
Industrial AI and Manufacturing Innovation
NVIDIA is also supporting India's industrial growth by deploying AI technologies such as Omniverse and Isaac. These tools enhance aspects of factory planning, manufacturing, and construction, contributing to the development of more efficient and sustainable greenfield factories.
Through hands-on workshops and industry insights, participants will gain an understanding of how India is positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation.
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