AI – Fusion Event at Kakinada 2025: Bringing the AI Revolution to the Godavari Region
A Historic Day for Regional AI Innovation
Today marked a milestone moment for the Godavari region as AI Fusion @ Kakinada brought together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a Kakinada-based digital marketing agency, we at onemark.co.in were thrilled to attend this ground breaking event—the first-ever AI-focused summit in our region.
Held at Kalakshetram in Ramarao Peta, the event wasn’t just another tech conference. It was a powerful statement: the Godavari region is ready to emerge as a hub for AI-driven growth and innovation in Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
The Vision: Empowering Regional Innovation
AI Fusion @ Kakinada brought together industry leaders, innovators, startups, researchers, and students on one platform to explore how AI is transforming industries, creating opportunities, and shaping the future. The event was more than a conference—it was a movement to democratize AI knowledge and empower local talent.
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The Agenda: A Day Packed with Insights
The event featured an impressive line-up of keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions covering the most critical AI topics of our time.
Morning Sessions: Setting the Stage
Inaugural Session
The day kicked off with an inspiring inaugural session that set the tone for what would be an intellectually stimulating event.
Keynote: AI as the Next Industrial Revolution
Dr. Anand Govindaluri
Founding Director & CEO, Govin Capital, Singapore
Dr. Govindaluri delivered a compelling keynote on how AI is shaping the future of business, society, and innovation—positioning it as the driving force behind the next industrial revolution.
From Reactive to Proactive: AI Agents That Anticipate and Act
Mythreyee Ganapathy
Product Leader, Google | Ex-Microsoft
Keynote Speaker
Moderated by Kirti Dhawaj Singh, Product Manager, Google
This session explored the evolution of AI agents from reactive systems to intelligent, proactive assistants that can anticipate user needs and take action autonomously.
Multimodal AI and the Future of Work
Beyond Text: Multimodal Gen AI for Vision, Speech, and Video
Bhaskara Srihari V
Sr Tech Director, Bosch Global Software Technologies
Keynote Speaker
Moderated by Dr. Rama Raju Poosapati, Head of Enterprise Architecture, TCS
The keynote portion (12:00 – 12:15) dove into Gen AI capabilities, followed by a fireside chat (12:15 – 12:30) exploring practical applications of multimodal AI in vision, speech, and video processing.
The Silent Revolution and Edge AI
The Silent Revolution: How AI is Turbocharging Everything You Don’t See
Thirumalesh Konathala
Head of India, Alphanome.AI | Founder & Director, Datai2i
Keynote Speaker
Konathala shed light on the latest AI trends and how AI is revolutionizing backend systems and processes that power our daily digital experiences.
The Future of Work with AI: Displacement, Augmentation, or Transformation?
A thought-provoking panel discussion featuring:
- Srinivas Sriramdas – Group CEO, Mendu Group (Moderator)
- Suresh Narra – Center Head, Infosys, Visakhapatnam (Speaker/Expert)
- Dr. Ravi Saripalle – Professor of Entrepreneurship, Gitam (Panel Speaker/Expert)
This panel tackled one of the most pressing questions of our time: Will AI displace jobs, augment human capabilities, or fundamentally transform how we work?
Afternoon Sessions:
How Edge AI is Powering Real-Time Everything
Ashish Tiwari
Director & Chief Architect, Capgemini
Keynote Speaker
Moderated by Trivenugopal Kadali, Founder & Director, Kaumodaki Nexusgrid
The keynote (15:00 – 15:15) covered Edge AI fundamentals, followed by a fireside chat (15:15 – 15:30) discussing real-world applications and the future of edge computing.
The Robotic Senses Revolution: Vision, Touch, and Multimodal Perception
Prakash Verma
Head of Engineering, Bosch Global Software Technologies
Keynote Speaker
Verma explored how robots are gaining human-like sensory capabilities through advanced AI, enabling more sophisticated interactions with the physical world.
Building AI-Native Companies
Building an AI-Native Company from Day One & AI for Innovators & Startups
A dynamic session featuring:
- Ramesh Loganathan – General Partner, SucSEED Ventures (Keynote Speaker)
- K. Krishna Reddy – CEO, Krify (Moderator)
- Ravi Eswarapu – CEO, RTIH-Vizag, Serial Entrepreneur (Speaker/Expert)
- Dr. Ravi Saripalle – Professor of Entrepreneurship, Gitam (Speaker/Expert)
The keynote portion (16:15 – 16:30) focused on building AI-native companies from the ground up, followed by a fireside chat (16:30 – 17:00) offering practical insights for innovators and startups looking to leverage AI.
Our Key Takeaways
As digital marketers operating in the AI era, several insights resonated deeply with us:
1. AI is Already Here—and It’s Everywhere
From the “silent revolution” happening in backend systems to edge AI powering real-time applications, AI isn’t a future concept—it’s already transforming how businesses operate today.
2. Multimodal AI is the Next Frontier
The discussions around multimodal Gen AI highlighted how the future of AI isn’t just about text—it’s about vision, speech, video, and touch working together to create richer, more intuitive experiences.
3. The Future of Work is Augmentation, Not Replacement
One of the most reassuring takeaways was the emphasis on AI as a tool for augmentation rather than wholesale replacement. The focus should be on upskilling and adapting to work alongside AI.
4. Regional Innovation is Possible
Perhaps most importantly, this event proved that you don’t need to be in Bangalore or Hyderabad to be part of the AI revolution. Kakinada and the Godavari region have the talent, the vision, and now the momentum to become significant players in India’s AI story.
5. AI-Native Thinking is Essential for Startups
The closing session emphasized that modern startups must be AI-native from day one—not just using AI as an add-on, but building their entire business model around AI capabilities.
Why This Matters for Digital Marketing
As a digital marketing agency, we’re witnessing firsthand how AI is reshaping our industry:
- Content Creation: AI tools are accelerating content production while maintaining quality
- Personalization: Multimodal AI enables hyper-personalized customer experiences
- Analytics: AI-powered insights help us make data-driven decisions faster
- Automation: AI agents are handling repetitive tasks, freeing us to focus on strategy
- Customer Engagement: AI chatbots and virtual assistants are transforming customer service
Events like AI Fusion @ Kakinada help us stay ahead of these trends and implement cutting-edge solutions for our clients.
Looking Ahead: The Godavari Region’s AI Future
AI Fusion @ Kakinada wasn’t just an event—it was a declaration that the Godavari region is ready to claim its place in India’s AI ecosystem. With strong institutional support from APDTI, Deep Tech Global, and IndiaAI, along with backing from educational institutions like KIET Group, the infrastructure for sustained AI innovation is being built.
For local businesses, startups, and students, this summit opened doors to:
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
- Knowledge sharing from global experts
- Inspiration to build AI-driven solutions
- Regional collaboration to accelerate innovation
Join the Movement
At OneMark, we’re committed to leveraging AI to deliver exceptional results for our clients while staying rooted in our Kakinada community. Events like AI Fusion remind us that innovation knows no geographical boundaries.
Whether you’re a startup looking to build an AI-native company, an established business seeking to integrate AI into your operations, or simply curious about how AI can transform your digital presence, we’re here to help.
Let’s embrace the AI revolution together—right here in Kakinada.
Interested in learning how AI can transform your digital marketing strategy? Contact us to start the conversation.
About the Event:
- Event: AI Fusion @ Kakinada 2025
- Date: October 24, 2025
- Venue: Kalakshetram, Ramarao Peta, Kakinada.
About Us: OneMark is a Kakinada-based digital marketing agency specializing in AI-powered marketing solutions, helping businesses across India achieve their digital goals through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology.
