Google for India 2023 event to focus on next chapter of India's internet journey

In a significant convergence of government and tech leadership, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Communications, and Railways, is poised to participate in Google for India 2023. Scheduled for Thursday, October 19, the event is anticipated to provide valuable insights into the trajectory of India's internet ecosystem.

Teaming up with Google's senior leadership, discussions will traverse topics crucial for the nation, ranging from enhancing internet accessibility to ensuring success in the digital realm, underpinned by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Key Speakers and Topics of Google for India 2023

The lineup of distinguished speakers at the event includes Scott Beaumont, President of Google Asia Pacific, Sanjay Gupta, Country Head and Vice President of Google India, and other prominent figures from Google. The agenda encompasses discussions on leveraging AI for success on the internet, reflecting Google's vision for India's next chapter in the online domain.

Prime Minister Modi's Interaction and Google's Commitments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently engaged in a virtual interaction with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. Discussions revolved around Google's active involvement in expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India.

The Prime Minister applauded Google's initiatives, including the 100 languages initiative and urged the company to develop AI tools in Indian languages for effective governance.

Google, in response, shared plans to enhance financial inclusion in India through initiatives like GPay and UPI. Sundar Pichai expressed gratitude for the meeting and highlighted Google's commitment to India's development, affirming the company's plans to establish a global fintech operations center at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar.

Global Partnership on AI Summit and Investment in India

Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Google to participate in the upcoming Global Partnership on AI Summit in December 2023, to be hosted in New Delhi. Sundar Pichai thanked the Prime Minister and reiterated Google's commitment to India, recalling the company's substantial investment of USD 10 billion in India's digitization fund announced in June.

Key Highlights of Google for India 2023 event :

• Google India to share vision for next chapter of India's internet journey at Google for India 2023 event

• Google CEO emphasizes commitment to India's development trajectory

• Google to open global fintech operations centre in Gujarat

• Prime Minister Modi invites Google to contribute to Global Partnership on AI Summit

Relevant and latest facts:

• India is one of the fastest-growing internet markets in the world, with over 800 million internet users.

• However, millions of Indians still lack access to the internet.

• AI is rapidly transforming the world, and India has the potential to become a global leader in AI.

• Google is one of the leading companies in AI, and it is committed to helping India accelerate its digital transformation.