About the Conference
The Regional AI Impact Conference, themed "AI for CE: Smarter Governance, Better Lives," will unite senior government officials, industry leaders, global tech firms, academia, and startups to explore how AI can enhance governance, climate resilience, and societal well-being.
The event will feature a dedicated session by the IndiaAI Mission team, along with engaging panel discussions on topics such as AI towards Climate Resilience and AI towards Effective Governance for a safer and equitable society. The event will also feature a showcase arena, which will provide a platform to various stakeholders to highlight their innovations, ideation workshops, and networking opportunities. The event will also act as a launchpad for initiatives such as the launch of the Bhashini Hackathon (Garo & Khasi), the MeghDEE program, and MoUs for establishing a Data & AI Lab and collaboration with MATH T-Hub, etc., to name a few. A roundtable meeting between the Hon'ble Chief Minister and leading investors will further position Meghalaya as a rising digital hub. A vibrant exhibition of AI and emerging technology initiatives by Government organisations, Academia and Industry will also be a major part of the event. Pre-event awareness campaigns by institutions like IIM Shillong, NIT Meghalaya, and NIELIT Shillong will build momentum ahead of the conclave.
State Overview
State Overview
Meghalaya, the "Abode of Clouds," is a land of breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. With approximately 1,170 km of national highways, it has strategic potential for wider markets in the South and Southeast Asia. Meghalaya's favourable climate supports IT&ITES, electronics-related development, and its Industrial Policy promotes ease of doing business. Promising sectors include mineral-based industries, horticulture and agro-processing, electronics and IT, export units, tourism, and emerging service industries.
With a stable political environment and consistent double-digit GSDP growth in recent years, this uniquely positions Meghalaya as a top destination to attract investment from knowledge-based industries, including IT-ITeS services and emerging technology initiatives.
Population: 3.8 million, Economy: $5.9 Billion, Literacy Rate: 74.4%, Education Hub of North-Eastern states with IIM, NIT, NIFT, NLU, NEIGRIHMS, NEIAH etc., new growth centers such as New Shillong City, Mawkhanu Knowledge City, About 55% of Meghalaya's population in the working age group and BBIN2 corridor connecting with Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan.
Host City
Host City
Shillong, known for its picturesque beauty, rolling hills and cool climate, is often called the "Scotland of the East". The city blends colonial-era architecture with indigenous Khasi and Garo traditions, making it a hub for music, art, and eco-tourism. Among its historical landmarks stands a notable heritage structure, embodying the region's colonial past. Shillong's favorable climate, colonial heritage, and its industrial policy support ease of doing business in Information Technology and emerging technologies. Shillong is positioning itself as a gateway for niche industries in Northeast India. It is emerging as an IT hub with a focus on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chief Secretary
Dr Shakil P. Ahammed
Chief Secretary, Govt. Meghalaya
Chief Secretary: Dr Shakil P. Ahammed, IAS, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Assam Meghalaya cadre and took over the charge of the Chief Secretary of Meghalaya on 30.09.2025
Summit Themes
AI for CE (Artificial Intelligence for Citizens' Empowerment): Smarter Governance, Better Lives
Two Panel discussions will be held on the following sub-theme:
A
AI for CE towards Climate Resilience
B
AI for CE towards Effective Governance for Safer & Equitable Societies
The core focus will be on citizen empowerment through the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As India positions itself as a leading voice in the global AI landscape, it is essential to comprehensively understand the impact of AI interventions on the everyday lives of citizens. This impact spans multiple dimensions, and the idea exchanges during the conference will focus on three critical areas: climate resilience, effective governance, and the advancement of safer & more equitable societies.
Nearby Attractions
Wards Lake
Umiam Lake
Sohra
Shillong Peak
Nongjrong Viewpoint
Laitlum Canyons
Golf Link
Elephant Falls
Don Bosco Museum
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Wards Lake
Umiam Lake
Sohra
Shillong Peak
Nongjrong Viewpoint
Laitlum Canyons
Golf Link
Elephant Falls
Don Bosco Museum
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Wards Lake
Umiam Lake
Sohra
Shillong Peak
Nongjrong Viewpoint
Laitlum Canyons
Golf Link
Elephant Falls
Don Bosco Museum
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Event Highlights
IT & ITeS investment Destination
One of the objectives of the conference is to showcase Meghalaya as the attractive IT and ITeS investment destination. With favourable policies, attractive incentives, sublime climate, techie and English-speaking workforce and infrastructure like Shillong Technology Park, Meghalaya is expecting to bring some big names of tech sector to the state. As part of the summit, with help from Invest India, an investment roundtable has been organized which would be chaired by Hon'ble CM of Meghalaya.
NE States Participation
Being the only state in NE India, hosting regional conference for India AI Impact Summit, we have requested all the NE states to come and participate in this conference.