The Fourth Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Conclave, organised under the patronage of CII Jharkhand, was held at Beldih Club. With the theme "The Future is Now: Unlocking the Potential of AI for Industries," the event provided a platform for experts and professionals to discuss the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various sectors.
Ujjwal Chakraborty, Chairman of CII Jharkhand State Council, highlighted the increasing indispensability of AI in global manufacturing operations. In his address, he emphasized how AI is revolutionizing businesses by optimizing processes, boosting productivity, and minimizing environmental impact. Chakraborty underscored that the scope of AI in factories extends far beyond the realm of robotics, marking a pivotal shift in industrial paradigms.
Speaking on the occasion, Chakraborty elucidated the significant advantages that the steel industry can reap from the incorporation of AI technologies. AI's potential in optimizing every facet of steel production - from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing and quality assurance - was underscored. By leveraging AI, historical data and real-time sensor inputs can be analyzed to fine-tune manufacturing procedures. Moreover, machine learning algorithms can proactively predict equipment malfunctions, optimize production parameters, and curtail energy consumption.
Dipankar Chakraborty, Chairman of the ICT Subcommittee at CII Eastern Region, called for the establishment of comprehensive AI policies. He stressed the importance of a robust framework to guide the ethical, regulatory, and operational aspects of AI integration.
During the event, Siddharth Kumar Rai, Additional Director of STPI Ranchi Center, and Dr. Sanjay Patro, Dean of XLRI Jamshedpur, delved into the challenges posed by AI and the pioneering work being undertaken in this domain.
Sarjit Jha, Convenor of CII ICT Jharkhand, provided insights into the overarching theme. Umesh Singh, Chairman of CII Jamshedpur, extended a warm welcome to all attendees.
In the technical sessions, industry experts shared their perspectives on the future of technology with a special focus on AI. Shivam Kamani, Prashant Garg, Amit Kaul, and Ashidhara Lahiri, Co-Convenors of CII Jharkhand ICT, engaged in meaningful discussions on the evolving landscape of AI. The conclave also addressed the pivotal role AI plays in transforming the manufacturing sector in India, with Sarjit Jha, Devpriya Nandan, Avinash Singh, and Rohit Sarkar presenting key insights.
The event culminated with a session on e-governance and the sharing of successful AI deployment stories. Vivek Tulsian, member of CII Jharkhand ICT, along with Dr. Anish Kumar Pani from XLRI and Subojit Sinha, illuminated the possibilities of e-governance and showcased instances of AI-driven success stories.
The Fourth ICT Conclave by CII Jharkhand underscored the pivotal role of AI in reshaping industries and urged for concerted efforts towards policy formulation, technological innovation, and strategic integration to unlock its full potential.
