- 2,000+ global delegates converge in New Delhi for AI-led future across defense, healthcare, education, and fintech
- Top minds from DRDO, IAF, media, fintech, and academia discuss regulatory frameworks and future innovations
- Ethical, secure, and inclusive AI deployment emphasized as India positions itself at the global forefront of AI revolution
New Delhi, April 19, 2025 – The 5th edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit & Awards (GAISA 5.0), organized by the All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA), concluded on a high note at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on April 12, 2025. This two-day power-packed summit brought together over 3,000 participants, including top-tier policymakers, armed forces leadership, technocrats, industry leaders, academicians, and AI startups from around the globe. The event witnessed over 50,000 visitors in the two days in which GAISA 5.0 demonstrated how India is not just participating in but actively shaping the future of AI across critical sectors.
A Global Confluence for AI Dialogue
GAISA 5.0 opened with an inspiring welcome note by Mr. Rajkumar Sharma, President of AICRA, who spoke on India’s pivotal role in harnessing artificial intelligence for economic and societal advancement.Delivering the keynote address, AICRA President Rajkumar Sharma remarked:
“In the journey of life, we may not be related by blood, but God connects us by heart—and that’s exactly the bond we aim to nurture through technology. Whether AI challenges or uplifts humanity will depend on how we shape its foundation,ethically, inclusively, and responsibly”
The summit was officially inaugurated with a keynote address by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM (Retd). He urged defense strategists and technologists to adopt a forward-looking and AI-augmented warfare model to face the rapidly evolving nature of conflicts. The stage was further set by Air Marshal SP Dhankar, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Government of India, who highlighted how AI is becoming an indispensable strategic enabler for India’s defense ecosystem. These high-level deliberations emphasized that India must invest in interdisciplinary AI capabilities, indigenous R&D, and ethical use frameworks to protect and project its global interests.
AI in Defense and National Security
The defense track was among the most anticipated, featuring senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, DRDO, and private defense tech innovators. Topics such as autonomous combat systems, drone swarms, AI-driven surveillance, and predictive threat analysis took center stage. A pivotal keynote was delivered by Neelima Grover, Founder & CEO of Q2 Global, who addressed the urgent need for ethical guidelines to prevent AI misuse in critical military situations. She emphasized the development of “human-in-the-loop” models to ensure accountability in AI-led battlefield decisions. Sessions also examined the regulatory roadmap for AI in defense, real-time decision-making applications, and ensuring cyber-resilience in digitally dependent warfare infrastructure. Notable contributions came from technologists at TCS Defense Tech, Bharat Electronics Ltd., and HCL Technologies, who are developing dual-use AI tools applicable to both civilian and military ecosystems.
Cybersecurity: Fortifying the Digital Frontier
As AI’s scope expands, so do potential vulnerabilities. The cybersecurity vertical of the summit featured a highly technical and futuristic discussion on how AI is being used to both perpetrate and prevent cyberattacks. With growing threats to national critical infrastructure and personal data, AI-based cybersecurity is now a non-negotiable strategic asset. Speakers from Gahan AI, Suprema Inc., and the Russian Trade Commission presented breakthrough models in biometric security, zero-trust architecture, and AI-powered incident response systems. Shreyans Vasa, Country Manager (SAARC) at Suprema Inc., emphasized how automated threat detection paired with biometric verification can drastically reduce the mean time to detect and respond to intrusions. AI’s role in fraud analytics, ransomware detection, behavioral biometrics, and quantum-resistant cryptography were also highlighted, establishing a forward path for India’s cybersecurity strategy.
AI & Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier
One of the intellectually rich segments of GAISA 5.0 was the deep dive into AI-Quantum Synergy. As the world inches closer to quantum supremacy, AI is set to benefit from quantum-enhanced processing, enabling it to solve complex problems in real-time.Technocrats from Dell Technologies, Mentor Kart, HPC Technologies, and Yatra Online presented how quantum machine learning algorithms are already revolutionizing industries like finance, aerospace, and medical imaging. Panelists advocated for India to accelerate investment in quantum infrastructure and hybrid computing models to remain competitive.
AI in Media & Entertainment: Misinformation and Beyond
The media track explored the critical intersection between AI and the news ecosystem, focusing on issues such as AI-generated fake news, deepfakes, content recommendation engines, and vernacular localization. Representatives from TV9, NewsX, Marwah Studios, and KCC Group debated how media houses can leverage AI for authentic storytelling, smarter distribution, and real-time audience analytics. A keynote by Alex Galt, Founder & CEO of Realiste AI, detailed how AI is disrupting not just media but also the $1 trillion global real estate market, showcasing AI as a tool for intelligent investment prediction and urban planning.
Reimagining Fintech with AI
Financial technology is perhaps the sector most visibly impacted by AI adoption. Discussions revolved around AI-powered fraud detection, automated risk assessment, RBI-compliant digital lending platforms, and hyper-personalized banking. Senior leaders from Newgen Software, XLNC Technologies, Nucleus Software, Match Systems, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise showcased their AI-first platforms. A keynote by Rajan Nagina, Head of AI Practice at Newgen Software, focused on Generative AI and Agentics, two transformative technologies that are redefining creditworthiness models and customer lifecycle journeys.
Robotics: Precision, Automation, and Impact
A major highlight was the session on AI-powered robotics, where speakers from Zyra Robotics, Rashmi Group, Amazon Web Services, and POWERGRID presented real-world use cases of robots in manufacturing, disaster management, construction, and urban sanitation. Discussions also addressed how the AI-robotics fusion is impacting workforce dynamics and how India must balance automation with reskilling. Ethical deployment of robots in sensitive sectors such as healthcare and elder care was extensively debated.
AI-Driven Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Outcomes
Healthcare is undergoing a seismic shift with AI playing an increasingly vital role in diagnosis, treatment planning, hospital administration, and remote patient monitoring. Speakers from Dr Batra’s Healthcare, HCL Healthcare, PwC India, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, and BIORx Venture Advisors demonstrated how AI can transform clinical workflows and reduce operational inefficiencies. Key topics included predictive analytics for chronic conditions, AI-assisted radiology, smart hospital systems, and data privacy in electronic health records (EHRs). A keynote session on telemedicine and rural health equity further underlined how AI is solving healthcare accessibility challenges.
AI in Agriculture and Drones: Cultivating the Future
The agriculture and drone technology sessions illustrated how AI is transforming Indian farming from intuition-based to data-driven. Innovations in crop disease detection, precision irrigation, yield forecasting, and supply chain optimization were presented by leaders from IFFCO-MC Crop Science, Krishi Jagaran, INNOFarms.AI, and Dhanuka Agritech. Kartik Bansal, CEO of CAW Studios, delivered a keynote on AI-integrated drone platforms revolutionizing surveillance, logistics, and disaster response. Experts from the Geological Survey of India, Volkswagen, and CRDF discussed urban drone policies, ensuring safety and compliance in civilian airspace.
Esports, Energy & Education: AI’s Expanding Influence
AI’s role in the eSports industry was a crowd favorite, showcasing how real-time AI analytics can optimize player performance, ensure fair play, and enhance viewer experience. Speakers from MPL, Aaj Tak, The Esports Club, and Heyypal engaged in riveting discussions about India’s potential as a global esports hub. In the energy sector, the focus was on smart grids, AI-led energy storage systems, and green energy prediction models. Speakers made a strong case for AI-enabled sustainability to support India’s Net Zero ambitions. The education segment was anchored on AI-powered learning analytics, adaptive curriculum models, and AI tutors for underprivileged regions. A stirring keynote by Vinesh Menon, Director General of ARISE, stressed that AI could bridge the rural-urban education divide by democratizing access to quality content and mentorship.
Honoring AI Excellence: GAISA Awards 2025
One of the most anticipated moments of the summit was the GAISA Awards 2025, which recognized and celebrated outstanding contributions in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The awards honored trailblazing startups, innovators, institutions, and industry leaders who are driving impactful AI solutions across sectors such as defense, healthcare, education, fintech, and sustainability. From disruptive AI-powered platforms to breakthrough research and inclusive tech initiatives, the winners exemplified how AI can be a force for good. The award ceremony served not just as a recognition platform but as an inspiration for the next generation of AI visionaries.
GAISA 5.0: A Vision for the Future
With over 120 speakers, 25+ thematic tracks, and 250+ innovation showcases, GAISA 5.0 stood as India’s flagship AI platform, uniting policy with practice, theory with execution, and vision with action. By the summit’s close, the clear message was that India’s AI journey must be human-centered, secure, and inclusive. With strong participation from academia, government, startups, and global AI organizations, GAISA 5.0 paved the way for regulatory clarity, international collaboration, and responsible innovation.
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