The world of AI policy is buzzing with news from India. Harvard Kennedy School has chosen Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as a keynote panelist for its March 27 AI Policy Symposium. This prestigious platform at the Harvard Business School recognizes Reddy’s pivotal role in shaping AI-driven futures.
Details emerged Sunday from the Chief Minister’s Office. The invite, from the symposium’s organizing team, follows a productive meeting during Reddy’s recent US visit. Co-hosted by the AI and Tech Policy Caucus and Business and Government Program—with input from elite research centers—the event convenes influencers to navigate AI’s complexities.
On the panel ‘AI as Infrastructure and Compute Power: Impact on Livability and Workforce,’ Reddy will unpack AI’s foundational elements: expansive data centers, resilient energy frameworks, interconnected compute corridors, synergistic public-private efforts, and workforce development for ethical expansion.
Perfectly aligned with Telangana’s AI City vision via the India Future Cities Initiative, this nod celebrates the state’s leadership. Reddy’s track record in infrastructure, skills, regulations, and partnerships promises invaluable real-world lessons for attendees from government, business, and scholarship.
Aiming to dissect AI governance, geopolitical dynamics, knowledge economies, and enabling structures, the symposium positions Telangana as a global contender. Hyderabad’s tech renaissance under Reddy’s stewardship is drawing eyes worldwide, proving emerging markets can lead in innovation.
This milestone invitation elevates India’s voice in international forums. As AI redefines work and urban life, Reddy’s contributions could inspire policies that prioritize human-centric growth. Telangana’s story—from vision to execution—serves as a compelling case study for the AI age.