Lucknow, October 29: Uttar Pradesh’s push to become a $1 trillion economy will be in focus at the fifth edition of the ETGovernment Vision Conclave 5.0 on Friday, with policymakers, technology leaders, financial institutions and industry representatives set to deliberate on how artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure can accelerate the state’s economic transformation.Organised by ETGovernment – The Economic Times in collaboration with the IT & Electronics Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Invest UP, the conclave will be held under the theme “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Uttar Pradesh 2047”.The event comes as the state seeks to strengthen its position as a destination for technology-led investment and manufacturing. The Uttar Pradesh AI Mission, Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy 2025 and AI-enabled Nivesh Mitra 3.0 reflect the government’s efforts to integrate emerging technologies into governance, investment facilitation and industrial development.The conclave will examine how these initiatives can translate into better public service delivery, stronger investor confidence and new economic opportunities as India advances towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.The inaugural session, “Viksit Uttar Pradesh 2047: Powering India’s Next Growth Decade”, will feature Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics; Debjani Ghosh, Chief Architect, Frontier Tech Hub and Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog; and Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, National Stock Exchange of India. Awanish Kumar Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh, will participate as Special Guest, while H.E. Mariano Agustín Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina to India, will be the Guest of Honour.Artificial intelligence and digital governance will be among the principal themes of the conclave. A session on “AI-Powered Governance: Building the Next Generation Digital State” will explore the role of AI infrastructure, cloud computing and intelligent digital platforms in improving administrative efficiency and citizen services. Participants will include Abhishek Kumar, Special Secretary, IT & Electronics Department and CEO, UP AI Mission, alongside representatives from IIT Kanpur, Sify Technologies, HCLTech, Yotta Data Services and ADROSONIC.The programme will also examine the development of sovereign AI capabilities and the wider implications of frontier technologies for India’s growth. Debjani Ghosh will discuss the next technology decade in a fireside chat, while Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Founding Director, BharatGen, and Professor at IIT Bombay, will address the role of sovereign AI in enabling inclusive growth.Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing will form another key area of discussion. As Uttar Pradesh seeks to expand its role in global technology supply chains, a dedicated session will examine the policy environment, investment opportunities and skills required to build a competitive manufacturing ecosystem. Speakers will include Jasjit Kaur, Managing Director, U.P. Electronics Corporation; Gazal Bharadwaj, Additional CEO, Invest UP; Madhvendra Singh, CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India; and Sanjay Lodha, CMD, Netweb Technologies.The banking sector’s role in supporting the state’s economic ambitions will be addressed in a special leadership session on digital, inclusive and intelligent finance. The session will bring together the chief executives of Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank and Canara Bank, along with the Managing Director (Additional Charge) of Export Import Bank of India, to discuss digital banking, financial inclusion and access to finance.The conclave will also focus on the potential of startups and deep-tech enterprises to create new avenues for economic growth. Discussions on AI, deep tech and medical technology will bring together entrepreneurs and ecosystem representatives to examine commercialisation, innovation and opportunities for scaling homegrown technology businesses. Cybersecurity, quantum innovation and digital resilience will feature in a separate discussion involving representatives from the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences, Uttar Pradesh Police, the state’s IT & Electronics Department, Invest UP and QNu Labs.Global Capability Centres (GCCs) will be another focus area, with industry leaders and government representatives examining how Uttar Pradesh can attract high-value technology operations, knowledge services and global innovation investments. The discussion will feature representatives from the state’s skill development ecosystem, Invest UP, InMobi Group, Tata Consultancy Services and Coforge.The agenda will further cover renewable energy, the circular economy and sustainable industrial development, alongside the role of expressways, logistics networks, defence manufacturing and industrial connectivity in supporting investment and regional growth. Sessions will examine how clean energy and resource efficiency can strengthen industrial competitiveness while helping the state pursue more sustainable development.Skill development and workforce readiness will also feature in the deliberations, particularly as AI and automation reshape employment and industrial operations. The programme will explore the role of vocational education, industry partnerships and technology-enabled solutions in preparing young people for emerging opportunities, including in agriculture.The conclave will conclude with a valedictory session, “Accelerating the Journey to a $1 Trillion Economy and Viksit Bharat 2047”, featuring Asim Arun, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare; Sunil Kumar Sharma, Minister for IT & Electronics; and Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.The deliberations are expected to highlight the importance of coordinated policy implementation, private investment, technology adoption and workforce development in translating Uttar Pradesh’s long-term economic vision into measurable outcomes. By bringing together government, industry, financial institutions and technology innovators, the conclave aims to advance discussions on the capabilities and partnerships required to support the state’s next phase of growth.
