Investopia Global – Andhra Pradesh Summit, held in collaboration with the UAE’s Investopia and the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) on 23rd July’25 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Investopia is a platform dedicated to connecting investors, business leaders & governments to identify new investment opportunities, drive growth and incubate future economies globally. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday inaugurated Investopia Global-Andhra Pradesh-2025 here, highlighting the state's emergence as a key destination for investment, backed by a robust pro-industry environment as well as natural endowments, including a 1000-km coastline, fertile land, green cover, water, wind, and solar energy, apart from ports, airports and strategic location.
The Fireside Chat at Investopia focused on AI & Data Centres: Powering Digital Economies through UAE–Andhra Pradesh Collaboration. This conversation between Sri Nara Lokesh, Hon'ble Minister for IT& Electronics, RTG and HRD, GoAP and Manu Jain, CEO, G42 India, explored how AI and data centres can drive digital innovation, smart governance, and economic growth, with a focus on collaboration between the UAE and Andhra Pradesh. This was moderated by Ms. Raksha Sharda, Vice President, Primus Partners.
The key points highlighted during the fireside chat
- The tech journeys of Hon’ble Minister and Mr. Manu Jain
- Data Centre Landscape and how it is shaping the future of digital economies globally and specifically in India and UAE?
- From a governance standpoint, AI can power citizen services, improve transparency, and drive policy impact. How is AI reshaping governance models in the UAE and what lessons can we learn was discussed during the fireside
- Importance of Data Centres in creating not only infrastructure but jobs, economic growth etc.
- Key AI and data centre being driven in Andhra Pradesh, and how are they creating new opportunities for youth in terms of jobs and skilling
