Panel Discussion: Scaling AI for Masses for Viksit Bharat by 2047
Our Panellists:
Bharath Visweswariah – Executive Director, BAT
Giorgia Varisco – Chief of YuWaah, UNICEF India
Jaideep K – Head of Employability Business & COO, TeamLease
Kunal Walia – Partner, Dalberg; Lead, Digital & Data Practice
Saachi Bhalla – Deputy Director, Gender Equality, Gates Foundation
Moderator: Arun Nalavadi, Chief of Programmes –Livelihood, Magic Bus India Foundation
The scale and complexity of AI-driven transformation require seamless collaboration across various sectors. This panel will delve into how partnerships between NGOs, funders, technology companies, academia, and government can foster a thriving AI ecosystem for social impact. Drawing from Magic Bus India Foundation’s extensive experience in navigating public-private and multi-stakeholder platforms, the session will explore how collaboration can speed up innovation while ensuring the responsible and inclusive adoption of AI.
The conversation will examine insights from successful cross-sector partnerships, focusing on governance models, funding structures, data-sharing mechanisms, and building trust among diverse stakeholders. By prioritizing ecosystem-level strategies over isolated efforts, the panel will provide a comprehensive roadmap for collective action. Ultimately, the session will emphasize the importance of partnership as the cornerstone for scaling ethical, inclusive, and sustainable AI solutions, with a particular focus on empowering India’s youth and communities in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.