Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, launches
CU-AI.Space.
A landmark moment as Mr. Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, Chandigarh University, inaugurated
CU-AI.Space, setting the stage for a new era of AI-led innovation and technological excellence.
The event featured a Key Address by Shri Anurag Yadav (IAS), Principal Secretary, Information Technology and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who emphasized the role of AI in shaping a digitally empowered India. Opening Remarks were delivered by Dr. Archita Nandi, Director, CU-TBI.
A dynamic Panel Discussion on “Enabling Agentic Ecosystems: Policy, Capital, and Talent in AI India” brought together key thought leaders - Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub & Director, Digital India (Policy); Mr. Arush Lakhani, VP Sales & Revenue,
Cloudeagle.AI (YC '21) (Capital); Mr. Shivam Verma, Co-founder & CTO, Chat360 (Talent - Software); and Ms. Santhoshi Buddhiraju, Founder, Autocracy Machinery (Talent - Hardware), Dr. Dr. Preet Deep Singh, VP,
Apna.Co and Blue Machines AI. The dynamic discussion aimed to explore how strategic policymaking can empower AI startups, how capital investment can scale innovation, and how nurturing both software and hardware talent can create a self-sustaining, agentic AI ecosystem.
The event also featured an engaging Virtual Fireside Chat with Mr. Roger Rizk, Co-founder & COO, Blackbox AI, sharing global insights into the evolving AI ecosystem. Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, continues to pioneer the future of AI - where ideas, intelligence, and innovation converge to redefine tomorrow.
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