In a power-packed event at JW Marriott, Bengaluru, CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol, in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks, orchestrated a monumental Global AI Conclave on December 16.

This trailblazing summit convened a gathering of international thought leaders, policymakers, and experts, delving into the transformative prowess of artificial intelligence (AI) across multifarious industries.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from Anil Valluri, MD & VP of Palo Alto Networks, setting the stage for a day brimming with illuminating discussions and presentations. Valluri commended the pivotal role of CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol as the event’s title sponsors, underscoring their contribution to this esteemed gathering.

A highlight of the conclave was the Fireside Chat titled ‘AI Unleashed: View from Cerebral Valley,’ featuring Andrew NG, an AI Pioneer and Co-Founder of DeepLearning.AI. NG shared profound insights on AI’s impact on humanity and lauded India’s strides in AI, citing a Stanford University research indicating India’s top position in AI penetration globally, surpassing even the United States.

Engaging Fireside Chats unfolded, including ‘The Atmanirbhar AI playbook’ with Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho, shedding light on the vast scope of AI’s integration within technological advancements beyond conventional AI and security.

Sessions like ‘Navigating Cybersecurity in the AI Era’ with Swapna Bapat, Vice President of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks, and ‘The Chipmaker Challenger Cerebras’ Story’ with Andrew Feldman, Founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems, further enriched the discourse.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a special keynote, emphasized AI’s potential across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and governance, underlining the imperative need for a global regulatory framework to address associated challenges.

Panel discussions featuring leaders from various domains, including technology, research, and government, explored themes such as ‘AI as India’s Genie Bottle,’ ‘Responsible AI,’ ‘AI in Healthcare,’ and ‘AI’s Role in India’s Development.’

The event culminated with discussions on ‘Building an AI Supercomputer for India,’ ‘Can AI Uplift Bharat?’ featuring Karya.AI’s Founder and CEO Manu Chopra, and ‘The AI Funding Cycle – Truth vs Hype’ with Shailendra Singh, Managing Partner of Peak XV Partners. The day concluded with a Fireside Chat on ‘AI and Chips in Geopolitical Cocktail’ with Chris Miller, Author of ‘Chip Wars,’ and Rohan Murty, Founder of Soroco.

The Global AI Conclave emerged as a pivotal platform uniting industry luminaries, visionaries, and experts, unraveling the boundless potential of AI in shaping the future landscape.