How Telangana’s ‘AI City’ is taking center stage at the world’s most prestigious policy forum.
Hyderabad is no stranger to the global tech spotlight, but this March, the conversation moves from the HITEC City boardrooms to the hallowed halls of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).
In a significant nod to Telangana’s burgeoning tech ambitions, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has been invited as a distinguished speaker for the inaugural AI Policy Symposium on March 27, 2026. This isn’t just a routine invitation; it marks a remarkable “full circle” moment for the CM, who only this January completed an executive leadership program at the same institution.
The Only Indian Voice on the Global Stage
In a room filled with senior leaders from global governments, industry titans, and top-tier academia, CM Revanth Reddy will stand as the sole representative from India.
His panel, titled “AI as Infrastructure and Compute Power: Impact on Livability and Workforce,” cuts straight to the heart of Telangana’s modern strategy. The session moves beyond the “hype” of AI software to discuss the physical backbone of the future:
- The Power Grid: How energy systems must evolve to fuel massive AI workloads.
- The Compute Corridor: The role of data centers as the new-age “public utilities.”
- The Human Element: Preparing a workforce to thrive alongside automation rather than being displaced by it.
Showcasing the ‘Bharat Future City’ Vision
Why was Telangana chosen? The organizers specifically highlighted the CM’s leadership in the AI City initiative—a crown jewel of the Bharat Future City vision.
The symposium is eager to hear the “Telangana Model” for creating an AI ecosystem. This involves a delicate balance that few global regions have mastered:
- Land & Power: Strategic allocation of resources to attract global tech giants.
- Regulatory Clarity: Building a framework that encourages innovation while ensuring public trust.
- Urban Livability: Designing cities where high-tech industry coexists with green spaces and high quality of life.
Why It Matters for Hyderabad
This invitation is a “soft power” win for the state. By positioning Hyderabad’s AI City as a case study at Harvard, the government is effectively pitching Telangana as the premier global destination for AI investment.
As the CM prepares to share his insights on “AI as Infrastructure,” he isn’t just speaking for a state; he’s presenting a blueprint for how the Global South can lead the next industrial revolution.
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