Hyderabad’s leadership in artificial intelligence is gaining global spotlight. The prestigious Harvard Kennedy School has extended a special invitation to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to speak at its upcoming AI Policy Symposium on March 27. This event, hosted at the renowned business school, underscores India’s rising role in tech governance.
The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the invitation on Sunday, highlighting Reddy’s selection for a key panel discussion. Titled ‘AI as Infrastructure and Compute Power: Impact on Livability and Workforce,’ the session will explore AI’s strategic importance. Experts will delve into data centers, energy systems, compute corridors, public-private partnerships, and pathways for responsible AI workforce expansion.
Organized by the AI and Tech Policy Caucus in collaboration with Harvard’s Business and Government Program, the symposium boasts support from major research centers and think tanks. It aims to unite senior leaders from government, industry, and academia to debate AI governance, geopolitical competition, enabling infrastructure, and cross-sector collaboration.
This invite reflects Telangana’s proactive vision under Reddy’s leadership, particularly through the India Future Cities Initiative. The state is aggressively building an AI City, focusing on land allocation, power infrastructure, skill development, regulatory frameworks, and investment partnerships. Organizers praise Reddy’s governance experience for offering practical insights to global policymakers and industry heads.
Reddy’s recent US visit laid the groundwork, where symposium organizers met him to discuss details. This recognition cements Telangana’s emerging international stature in AI, technology policy, and innovation-driven development. As nations race to harness AI’s potential, Reddy’s participation promises to spotlight India’s unique approach to balancing growth with responsibility.
The event comes at a pivotal time when AI is reshaping economies worldwide. Telangana, with Hyderabad as its tech hub, positions itself as a frontrunner. Expect Reddy to share real-world strategies that could influence global AI infrastructure policies, fostering livable cities and robust workforces in the AI era.