Goa took a significant step into the world of artificial intelligence with its first AI focused conference, Build with AI – with Google Developers held at Novotel, Panaji. Build with AI – with Google Developers was focused on empowering participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the transformative power of AI and contribute to Goa’s technological advancement. This conference represented a significant step toward realizing Goa’s vision of becoming a leading AI hub. Jointly organized by Google for Developers and Google Developer Group Goa, the conference brought together over 400 students, industry leaders, researchers, developers, and policymakers, fostering discussions on the transformative potential of AI in various sectors. The event saw participants exchange ideas and insights into AI advancements, industry applications, and the growing role of AI in India’s technological landscape. Addressing the conference, Chief Guest and Tourism
Minister Rohan Khaunte emphasized the state’s ongoing digital transformation and the evolving role of AI in governance. Building on previous efforts to bring government services online, the state is now taking a significant step forward by making approximately 241 services accessible via
WhatsApp, ensuring greater convenience for citizens, Khaunte announced. He further underscored the integration of AI-driven solutions to address real-world challenges in governance. “Initiatives like hackathons can enable the government to collaborate with startups in solving key governance challenges. Young innovators must develop AIdriven solutions that contribute to Goa’s future. The government is fully committed to supporting such efforts on the policy front,” the minister said. Keynote speaker Siddharth Prakash, Head of Product Strategy for Emerging Markets at Google Cloud, shared insights on AI’s global impact. He highlighted how AI-based products are evolving rapidly, with companies like Google increasingly prioritizing AI to reshape industries, empower small businesses, and transform job-seeking processes.
