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AI and automation will reshape job markets, says Visakhapatnam MP
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with Information Technology Association of Andhra Pradesh (ITAAP), organised 'Infinity Vizag – 2025' summit, here on Saturday.
Around 300 technology leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, students, and industry experts took part in the summit which discussed 'Digital Transformation: Where AI Meets Data, and Security Fuels Innovation,' according to a press release.
Participating as chief guest, Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharath emphasised the need for responsible innovation and stronger collaboration between academia and industry. He underlined that AI and automation would reshape job markets, but only if backed by meaningful action. He called on academic institutions to modernise curricula and build future-ready talent capable of leading India's AI revolution.
ITAAP president Lakshmi Mukkavilli highlighted that AI is no longer a concept of the future but a current enabler. She stressed that the pace of adoption would determine competitiveness and urged organisations to move beyond traditional structures and act decisively. She noted that the summit aimed not just to showcase innovation, but to spark collective action towards positioning Andhra Pradesh as a product-tech hub.
CII Andhra Pradesh chairman G. Murali Krishna described technology as the engine for inclusive and sustainable growth. He emphasised that Andhra Pradesh must lead with secure, scalable, and citizen-first digital infrastructure to build a strong digital society.
STPI Visakhapatnam additional director and officer-in-charge Suresh Batha underscored the importance of shifting from service-based IT to product-based innovation. He emphasised that the next generation of professionals must evolve from coders to creators.
Efftronics CEO Ramakrishna Dasari explained that future technology solutions must be designed to interact, learn, and scale collectively, rather than in silos. He cited examples like Paytm and Operation Sindoor to illustrate the shift from isolated problem-solving to interconnected platforms.
The summit featured five thematic tracks on key emerging areas such as agentic AI and autonomous decision systems, quantum computing and high-performance infrastructure, connected enterprises and real-time analytics, cybersecurity and digital trust, and the role of technology in education and climate-driven entrepreneurship.
Speakers from Google, Microsoft, Infosys, KPMG, CtrlS, Cloud4C, Patra India, QpiAI, and other leading institutions shared practical insights, live case studies, and frameworks to accelerate digital maturity across sectors.
