Panaji: The first edition of the Goa AI Tech Conclave concluded with the announcement that the event will return in October 2027, as the state seeks to strengthen its artificial intelligence ecosystem and promote innovation.
The two-day conclave which concluded on Friday (October 23) featured panel discussions, startup pitches, skill development sessions, student workshops and exhibitions showcasing technological innovations and digital solutions.
Announcing the next edition during the valedictory session, DS Prashant, CEO of the Software Technology and Incubation Park of Goa (SITPC), said the event would become an annual fixture on India’s technology calendar.
“Goa is ready to lead. Building on the energy we witnessed this year, we are officially announcing the return of the Goa AI Tech Conclave in October 2027,” he said.
The second day featured discussions on the use of artificial intelligence for climate resilience and sustainability, and its role in industrial transformation and building next-generation enterprises.
Nearly 14 startups from sectors including software-as-a-service (SaaS), health technology, clean technology, tourism technology and AI products pitched their ideas to investors over the two days, receiving feedback from industry representatives.
Technology companies and organisations, including Google, Microsoft, Digital India and Bhashini, showcased their innovations and digital solutions at the exhibition zone. Hands-on training sessions and workshops were also organised for students and other participants.
The conclave concluded with the felicitation of winners of various student competitions and challenges.
Under the Sankalp Setu hackathon, the project ‘Avya: Communicate Without Barriers’ from MES Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce, Vasco, secured first place.
The project ‘Unified Patient Identity & Emergency Health Record’ from Goa College of Architecture won second place, while ‘NUSTE LINK, an AI-powered Decision Support for Goa’s Fish Catch’ from Goa Multi-Faculty College secured third place.
Team Vidyut won the Inclusive AI Challenge, while Team MSCW was declared runner-up.
Tanmay Palyekar and Siddhali Patil secured first and second places, respectively, in the AI Jingle-Making Competition. Faizan Akabani and Soniya Modar won the first and second prizes, respectively, in the AI Reel-Making Competition.
The valedictory session was attended by Bhushan Savaikar, Director of Higher Education; Abhijeet Nikam, Deputy Director (Administration), Directorate of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C); and other officials.
The state government said the conclave was part of efforts to advance the Goa AI Mission 2027, promote local talent and build an innovation-driven technology ecosystem.
