Shillong November 20: The Regional Artificial Intelligence Conference will be held in Shillong on December 3.
This conference is part of a national series leading to the India – AI Impact Summit, 2026. Organised by the Meghalaya government in collaboration with the India AI Mission under the Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, the Regional AI Impact Conference will be held at the State Convention Centre, Shillong.
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Kongkal Sangma will grace the occasion as the chief guest.
The Chief Minister who also heads the Information Technology & Communications Department Government of Meghalaya is set to make major policy announcements during the conference projecting Meghalaya as the AI regional trailblazer and powerhouse of technology-driven innovations.
Themed “AI for CE (Artificial Intelligence for Citizens’ Empowerment): Smarter Governance, Better Lives,” the event will bring together senior government officials, industry leaders, global technology firms, academic institutions and startups to deliberate on the transformative role of AI in climate resilience, effective governance, and building safer and more equitable societies. There will also be a session by the IndiaAI Mission team to showcase various AI-related initiatives taken by the Government of India.
Along with these sessions, there will be parallel sessions in the Showcase Arena, which will provide a stage to various stakeholders to showcase AI initiatives & innovations, ideation and brainstorming sessions, and networking among like-minded individuals/organisations
This conference will also witness the ceremonial launches of Bhashini Hackathon (Garo & Khasi language), the launch of MeghDEE program, the signing of MoU for setting up Data & AI Lab, and the Signing of MoU with MATH T-Hub.
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and senior officers from Central Ministries and North Eastern states are expected to join this mega event.
The conference will also feature a roundtable meeting between the Chief Minister and leading investors, aimed at positioning Meghalaya as an emerging digital and innovation hub for Eastern India.
There will be an exhibition at the same venue, which will showcase and display various AI and related Emerging Technology Initiatives by various Government Organisations, Industry Partners and Research and academic institutions.
“As run-up to the December 3 event, a few pre-event campaigns through academic institutions like IIM Shillong, NIT Meghalaya and NIELIT, Shillong have already started to bring awareness on AI among the student community and create a buzz around the Regional event at Shillong”, said Commissioner & Secretary, IT&C Department, Pravin Bakshi.
This landmark conference is expected to generate actionable insights and policy recommendations for the India-AI Impact Summit, 2026.
The Information Technology & Communications Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, is the nodal department to host the conference while IIM Shillong has been selected as the Knowledge Partner for the event.
