Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Hosts AI Higher Education Summit 2025: AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary Education for the Next-Generation!

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, hosted the AI Higher Education Summit 2025, a groundbreaking event aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape through artificial intelligence. The summit, themed “From Classroom to Cloud: Pioneering the AI Future,” brought together policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and students to explore AI’s transformative potential in shaping the future of learning and career development.

AI in India’s Future: A Visionary Approach

The summit kicked off with a powerful keynote address by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Brajesh Pathak, who highlighted India’s rising position as a global leader in AI. With an investment of $1.25 billion, India is poised to lead the world in AI adoption, attracting investments from tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Pathak emphasized how AI’s applications are going beyond content creation, touching industries like logistics, manufacturing, and surveillance.

The Deputy CM also unveiled plans for India’s first AI city in Lucknow, which is expected to generate over 50,000 AI-related jobs in the next five years. He also projected that AI would contribute up to $1.5 trillion to India’s GDP by 2030.

Chandigarh University’s Role in AI Education

Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu outlined how Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, is poised to play a pivotal role in this AI revolution. Situated near the upcoming AI city, the university is committed to offering AI-driven multidisciplinary education to prepare students for future careers in a tech-savvy world. Sandhu also touched upon AI’s economic impact, predicting that the AI sector would generate billions of dollars and millions of jobs in the coming years.

A Grand Gathering of Visionaries

The event was graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Brajesh Pathak, who joined us as the Chief Guest. Apart from this, Mr. Vivek Agrawal (MD, Accenture Pvt. Ltd.), Shri M.P. Agrawal (IAS, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh), Shri. Abhishek Parkash (IAS, CEO, Invest UP, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh), and Shri. Ravi Ranjan (IAS, Managing Director, U.P. Electronics Corporation Limited, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh) joined us as the Guest of Honor.

Panel Discussions

The summit featured three impactful panel discussions, each addressing key challenges and opportunities in AI-driven education.

1. “Flipping the Paradigm: How Education Can Lead the AI Evolution” – This panel included experts like Dr. G.C Tripathi, Mr. Vivek Agrawal, Mr. Suvarnanidhi Rao, Mr. Jeetendra Kumar Singh, and Prof. Prakash Singh. They discussed how AI can foster creativity, critical thinking, and digital fluency among students. The panel emphasized the need for AI-powered tools that enable smoother transitions to higher education and interdisciplinary learning.
2. “The Global Perspective: Integrating AI into Academia and Curriculum” – This panel, featuring experts like Ms. Lata Singh, Prof. Seema Paroha, Dr. Arun Mohan Sherry, Mr. Pankaj Mishra, and Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Tripathi, discussed the importance of policy frameworks and industry partnerships in driving AI adoption in education. The panelists stressed the need for academic institutions to align their curriculum with the latest industry trends and create AI-focused learning opportunities.
3. “Bridging the Gap: Building A Talent Pipeline Driven by Policy, Industry, and Academia” – Featuring experts like Dr. GK Goswami, Prof. Shiv Kumar Dwivedi, Pramod Kumar Jha, Dr. Manoj Rana, and Dr. Nagendra Yadav, this discussion focused on the importance of aligning India’s education system with global trends. The panelists discussed how AI can revolutionize teaching, research, and assessments. They emphasized the need for cross disciplinary learning, international collaborations, and personalized education to drive curriculum innovation.

AI as the Future of Learning

The AI Higher Education Summit 2025 not only highlighted AI’s potential but also made it clear that the future of education is AI-driven. By focusing on AI’s transformative power, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, has positioned itself at the heart of India’s AI revolution, ensuring that students and educators alike are ready for a future powered by artificial intelligence.

The summit was an invaluable opportunity for students, educators, and professionals to explore the future of AI in education, industry, and career development. With AI poised to take over the world of education, now is the time to embrace this revolution and stay ahead of the curve.