TLDR: The International Conference on Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence (INCAI 2024) successfully concluded in Bangalore, recognizing significant contributions to AI research and innovation. The event, which emphasized responsible and human-centric AI, has issued an early call for its 2025 edition, slated for November in Hyderabad, promising to further advance ethical AI solutions.
The International Conference on Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence (INCAI 2024), hosted by the Modern Science Institute, Bangalore, concluded with resounding success at the Sterling Mac Hotel, Old Madras Road. The conference, focused on ‘Shaping the future with AI,’ garnered high honors for its rigorous academic standards and forward-thinking discussions.
The event featured a distinguished editorial and jury panel comprising internationally recognized experts from academia, industry, and the sustainability sector. Notable panelists included Dr. Sandra Avila, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Campinas; Prof. Michael Witbrock, Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Auckland, New Zealand; and Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University, South Africa. This highly respected team oversaw a multi-stage peer-review and evaluation process, ensuring that all accepted papers met high standards of academic excellence, practical innovation, and ethical foresight.
Lakshmi Kalyani Chinthala, a jury member and researcher in responsible AI, participated virtually and shared her insights: “It was a privilege to judge some of the most insightful and future-forward research efforts virtually as the participants were more in number and I was part of virtual jury member to evaluate online mode of presentation. What made it special was the responsibility to uphold quality while appreciating the local and global contexts these works came from. I’m especially glad to have been part of a forum that gives voice to interdisciplinary, responsible AI.” Looking ahead, Chinthala expressed her enthusiasm for future involvement, stating, “I’m honored to have been invited to play a larger role in INCAI 2025. The upcoming conference in November 2025 at Hyderabad promises to bring even more powerful and ethical innovations to the forefront.”
INCAI 2024 served as a platform for global collaboration, featuring keynote sessions, multi-track technical paper presentations, and a curated showcase of AI startups. These startups demonstrated innovations across critical sectors such as urban systems, healthcare, education, and sustainable mobility. The conference underscored the vital role of international collaboration and interdisciplinary research in shaping the future of AI, acting as a catalyst for empowering researchers, guiding policy, and advancing responsible, human-centric AI, particularly across emerging economies.
This year’s INCAI Awards recognized outstanding contributions in academic research, innovation, and leadership. The prestigious Best Research Paper award was presented to Shweta K. Desai and Arvind Rao for their groundbreaking work on graph-aware AI models designed for smart waste management in Indian cities.
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Following its successful conclusion, INCAI 2024 has issued an opening call for its next event in 2025. The International Conference on Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence 2025 is scheduled to take place in November 2025 in Hyderabad, with expectations to further propel powerful and ethical innovations in the field of artificial intelligence.
