Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable held at IISc Bengaluru ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, with IISc and the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, held the Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable at IISc Bengaluru on 7 November 2025 as a pre-summit event for the AI Impact Summit 2026 to be hosted by India.
Summary
The India–France AI roundtable, part of a Track 1.5 dialogue series after earlier editions in Bengaluru and Paris, was co-chaired by Anne Bouverot, the French President's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, and Amit A. Shukla, Joint Secretary of the MEA's Cyber Diplomacy Division. It focused on AI infrastructure, industry partnerships, research cooperation and responsible AI governance.
Key facts
- Edition
- Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable
- Date / venue
- 7 Nov 2025, IISc Bengaluru
- Co-chairs
- Anne Bouverot (France); Amit A. Shukla (MEA)
- Organisers
- Office of PSA, IISc, Consulate General of France
- Linked to
- Pre-summit event for AI Impact Summit 2026 (India)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable held on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IISc Bengaluru
The roundtable was held at the Council Chamber, Main Building, IISc Bengaluru.
Who co-chaired the Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable from the French side?
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Correct answer: B — Anne Bouverot
It was co-chaired by Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy of the French President for Artificial Intelligence, and Amit A. Shukla of the MEA.