Digital
Nasscom Foundation presents TechForGood India Conclave 2024
Mumbai: Aligned with the UN’s 2030 SDG Agenda, nasscom foundation presents the TechForGood India Conclave 2024. Themed “Accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through Technology,” this event is set to take place on Thursday, 18 January 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The initiative stands as a pivotal platform uniting various stakeholders, including government entities, organisations, civil society, last-mile enablers, social innovators, and the social investment community to facilitate impactful discussions and offer a collective perspective on leveraging digital innovation and data-driven solutions to drive SDG advancements.
The SDGs pose significant challenges while presenting unparalleled opportunities for businesses, governments, and communities in India and across the globe. It’s imperative to recognise that the deceleration of SDG progress isn’t restricted to specific regions; it’s a global concern requiring collective action. Addressing these challenges necessitates leveraging the power of technology as a force multiplier, promising progress. And as the next 7 years become crucial, the realisation that technology is the key is becoming irrefutable.
Speaking about the conclave Nasscom foundation CEO Nidhi Bhasin said, “The TechForGood India Conclave 2024 aims at uniting changemakers to accelerate India’s progress towards the SDGs, sparking bold action on critical issues like sustainability, digital equity and social innovation. We are positive that the conclave will enable the participants to co-create actionable solutions and harness the power of technology to unlock accelerated and more inclusive development”.
With curated master classes, flash panel sessions, visionary talks and fireside chats, over 10 hours of actionable insights, and the opportunity to connect with social innovators and thought leaders within the tech community, the event will dive deep into critical issues like championing sustainable dwellings, adoption of sustainable supply chains, climate change, green building, healthcare, education, and women entrepreneurship through the lens of technology and SDGs. Some notable speakers and delegates include Abhishek Singh, additional secretary, ministry of electronics and information technology; Sundari Nanda, special secretary ministry of home affairs; Urvashi Prasad, Director, NITI Aayog; Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP & MD at SAP Labs India; Amitabh Nag, CEO, Bhashini; Anjali Bansal, founding partner, Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund; Srividya Nataraj, vice president, corporate service, CGI; Dhimant Parekh, founder & CEO, The Better India.
With designed framework, the event highlights include:
· Ask Me Anything @TechBaithak: A platform for NGOs to access communities that can help with digital empowerment such as open source, digital marketing amongst others
· TechForGood innovation showcase: A platform for social innovators to showcase their innovations and demonstrate the impact on SDGs
· Access to theme based networks: Demarcated zones for theme based networking, to promote cross market linkages and collaboration.
Agenda Link: https://techforgood.nasscomfoundation.org/agenda.php
Registration Link: https://techforgood.nasscomfoundation.org/register.php
Digital
AI drives 92 per cent surge to 15M views across India’s open web
Taboola data shows rising AI curiosity reshaping digital consumption trends
MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence is fast becoming the internet’s favourite topic in India, with fresh data showing a sharp spike in audience interest across the open web.
Insights from Taboola’s Taboola Newsroom reveal that AI-related content generated more than 15 million pageviews over the past 90 days, marking a striking 92 per cent jump compared to the previous 45-day period. The surge signals a clear shift, with AI moving from niche tech chatter to mainstream digital curiosity.
The broader technology category is also seeing momentum, clocking around 1.7 million pageviews and a 27 per cent rise in engagement. However, much of that growth appears to be riding on the AI wave, as developments in artificial intelligence increasingly dominate tech narratives.
Within the AI ecosystem, newer players are quickly capturing attention. Content linked to Anthropic alone drew roughly 2.5 million pageviews, registering a dramatic 2,096 per cent surge. The spike reflects growing interest in alternative AI models and emerging competitors in the space.
Meanwhile, familiar names continue to hold steady ground. Coverage around ChatGPT generated about 1.2 million pageviews, underlining sustained curiosity as users explore practical applications, updates, and everyday use cases for generative AI tools.
Big Tech is firmly in the spotlight too. Content related to Meta attracted approximately 2.2 million pageviews, up 30 per cent, as audiences track its expanding role in AI infrastructure and innovation.
Taken together, the data points to a deeper shift in how audiences engage with AI. Interest is no longer tied only to big announcements but is evolving into a steady stream of exploration around tools, platforms, and real-world uses.
For publishers, this opens the door to richer storytelling through explainers and practical insights. For advertisers, it presents a chance to tap into a highly engaged, tech-savvy audience.
If the numbers are anything to go by, AI is not just part of the conversation anymore, it is leading it.
