Fusion AI Summit 2025 kicks off as India’s premier AI conclave on East Coast AP set to become AI-first economy: Minister Kondapalli

The Fusion AI Summit 2025, India’s premier AI summit on the East Coast, commenced here on Friday with a star-studded inaugural session.

The event brings together policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry pioneers to accelerate India’s AI transformation from vision to execution.

The summit was inaugurated by Kondapalli Srinivas, Minister for MSME, SERP, and NRI Empowerment & Relations, who emphasised “AP’s commitment to becoming an AI-first economy.”

MD of NVIDIA South Asia Vishal Dhupar delivered the keynote address on “Realizing India’s AI Potential,” highlighting NVIDIA’s strategic investments in Andhra Pradesh’s AI ecosystem.

Other dignitaries included Ravi Vemuru, President APNRT Society, Dr. Suresh Batha,

Additional Director, STPI and Sreedhar Kosaraju, Chairman, APDTI Network. Minister Srinivas in his remarks emphasised, "numerous use cases demonstrate how human-AI collaboration will shape a futuristic Andhra Pradesh, enhancing both productivity and quality of life."

Dhupar outlined a roadmap for impact: "From AI vision to execution, India and Vizag must focus on three key principles: the 1-2-3 Laws of AI Adoption, lessons from AI's historical evolution, and establishing AI factories. Vizag is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation."

Vemuru connected global trends with local potential: "Hyper-personalization through AI isn’t just a global trend—it’s Andhra’s opportunity to elevate its workforce and industries. Change isn’t to be feared but embraced as a catalyst for societal progress."

Dr. Batha quantified AP’s progress: "With 100s of startups incubated and 75% efficiency gains in public services, Andhra Pradesh is bridging the innovation gap between government and entrepreneurs through targeted initiatives like Kalpataru CoE." Kosaraju quoted that, Andhra Pradesh’s vibrant talent pool and thriving innovation ecosystem make it the perfect launchpad for India’s AI revolution. The summit is where visionaries unite to turn Vizag into the East Coast’s hub of AI-driven transformation.

The summit is attended by 1100+ delegates that includes, CXOs, business leaders, delegates, startups, research scholars and students.