TLDR: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is set to organize the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit and National AI Awards in September 2025 in New Delhi. The event, themed ‘Responsible AI for Accelerated Growth in India,’ aims to unite industry leaders, technology providers, investors, and startups to foster responsible AI adoption, innovation, and align with the government’s ‘Make AI in India’ vision.
New Delhi, India – The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through its dedicated AI Forum, is gearing up to host the prestigious Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit and Awards 2025 Ceremony in September 2025. Slated to take place in New Delhi, India, the day-long summit will operate under the pivotal theme of ‘Responsible AI for Accelerated Growth in India.’
This significant event underscores India’s burgeoning commitment to AI-driven transformation. The nation stands at the forefront of technological advancement, with Artificial Intelligence serving as a primary catalyst. The Government of India has actively pursued the promotion of AI research, development, and adoption across various sectors, notably highlighted by the vision of ‘Make AI in India’ and ‘Make AI work for India’ announced during the Union Budget 2025-26. These initiatives have laid a robust foundation for the advancement and widespread adoption of AI-led technologies within the country.
The CII’s AI Forum has been instrumental in this journey, collaborating closely with a diverse ecosystem of AI technology leaders, young techpreneurs, researchers, AI experts, investors, data scientists, innovators, academicians, and government and industry stakeholders. The 2025 summit is designed to be a comprehensive platform with several key objectives:
Convergence of Stakeholders: To bring together industry players, technology providers, investors, and startups from both India and abroad to deliberate on the profound significance of AI-led technologies across all sectors.
Promoting Responsible Adoption: To actively encourage the Indian Industry to adopt AI in a responsible manner, simultaneously building public trust in the deployment and use of AI technology.
Awareness and Education: To create widespread awareness regarding the multifaceted benefits offered by AI-led technologies.
Recognizing Excellence: To acknowledge and reward user industries, technology or solution providers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are at the vanguard of India’s AI revolution through the esteemed CII AI Awards.
Supporting National Vision: To support the government’s ongoing efforts in advancing the ‘Digital India’ vision.
The CII has a consistent track record of organizing such high-profile events, having successfully hosted the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit and Awards in both 2023 and 2024. The 2024 summit, held on February 26, 2024, in New Delhi, focused on ‘CII Global AI Summit & Awards: Charting the Future of Artificial Intelligence Excellence,’ while the 2023 event also shared the theme of ‘Responsible AI for Accelerated Growth in India.’ This continuity demonstrates CII’s sustained dedication to fostering an environment conducive to AI innovation and ethical deployment in India.
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The upcoming 2025 summit is expected to further solidify India’s position as a global leader in AI innovation, driving discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of technology and industry.
