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Lucknow: Chandigarh University Lucknow hosted the first-ever ‘AI Higher Education Summit 2025’ in Uttar Pradesh, themed ‘From Classroom to Cloud: Leading the Future of AI’. The summit brought together technical experts and thought leaders to deliberate on the growing importance of AI globally and the role of government policies in shaping its future. The summit aimed to provide a platform for AI experts and thought leaders to discuss emerging employment opportunities, challenges, and solutions that AI will generate, while also exploring necessary steps for empowering the next generation with AI skills.
The Chief Guest for the event, Uttar Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, inaugurated the summit. Other notable dignitaries included Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Vivek Agarwal, Managing Director, Accenture India, G.C. Tripathi, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Council, and Jay Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director of Chandigarh University, among others. Industry leaders such as Lata Singh, Partner – Strategic Partners and Ecosystem, IBM Consulting, Suvarnidhi Rao, Lead – Early Career Talent, Philips India, Pramod Kumar Jha, Senior Director, HR Business Partner, Timindtree, and principals from over 200 schools, along with officers from 30 colleges and five universities, also attended the summit.
In his address, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak stated, “Chandigarh University has made remarkable progress in the field of education since its inception. Education has been a topic of global discourse for centuries, and India has made extraordinary achievements in fields such as space science, medical science, and computer science. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has made remarkable strides in software engineering and computer science. Today, India’s software engineers are playing a significant role in the progress of nations worldwide. I am proud to say that Chandigarh University has contributed greatly to the nation’s progress in this domain. If we harness AI effectively, it will become an excellent tool for us. I believe that Chandigarh University will equip students with the knowledge to use AI effectively and prepare them for the future.”
He further added, “AI can offer better solutions, and we need to prepare our children to understand AI to make the most of its potential. With Prime Minister Modi’s vision, AI has a significant role in every sector, and Chandigarh University will contribute greatly to realizing this vision by training the youth of Uttar Pradesh and beyond.”
Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University and Rajya Sabha MP, highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India an AI hub under the ‘AI for All’ initiative. “Chandigarh University has established an AI-integrated multi-disciplinary campus in Lucknow, focusing on AI applications in various fields. The Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to establish an AI city in Lucknow aligns with the vision of creating a robust AI ecosystem in India. This campus will equip students with AI knowledge and literacy to improve lives across various sectors,” he stated.
Addressing the summit, G.C. Tripathi, Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Council, emphasized the need for educational expansion. “To expand education, we need to explore new ways to reduce the pressure on students and teachers. AI is a potential solution as it mimics human intelligence, and can contribute to expanding and spreading education across India,” he remarked.
Vivek Agarwal, Managing Director, Accenture India, noted, “AI technology is the future, and it is important for institutions like Chandigarh University to pioneer AI education and bring in new curricula that align with industry demands. Chandigarh University is doing an excellent job in integrating AI into their multi-disciplinary courses, and I extend my best wishes to them.”
Pramod Kumar Jha, Senior Director, HR Business Partner, Timindtree, highlighted AI’s potential in enhancing services across industries. “AI is set to transform the IT and IT-enabled services sector. The global AI market is valued at approximately $400 billion and is expected to grow to $3,000 billion by 2030. India is strategically positioned to lead the global AI revolution, and AI will play a crucial role in the country’s digital transformation,” he said.
Jay Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director of Chandigarh University, concluded the inaugural session by reaffirming the institution’s commitment to AI-powered education. “Chandigarh University Lucknow is shaping a multi-disciplinary AI campus where AI forms the core of every subject. We are working closely with global industry leaders to offer AI-integrated programs that will make our students industry-ready,” he said.
The event also featured three panel discussions focused on the growing role of AI in education. The first panel, “Flipping the Paradigm: How Education Can Lead the AI Evolution,” discussed the importance of AI in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and digital fluency in schools. The panelists emphasized that AI-powered tools could bring about a seamless transformation in higher education curricula and help address current educational challenges.
The summit concluded with a call for collaborative efforts to ensure that AI becomes an integral part of educational and industrial frameworks, empowering India’s youth to lead in the rapidly evolving digital world.