Gartner Ambassador (AI), AIforGood UN

An Eminent AI & Quantum Scientist

Dr. Utpal Chakraborty (PhD)

100+ Awards : 800+ Sessions : 40+ Countries

Founder & Chief Scientist of GAHNA: India's 1st Sovereign AI Model for Cybersecurity

An Award-Winning Scientist & Educator

An Eminent AI Scientist & Quantum Scientist.
Founder & Chief Scientist, ExorionAI (GAHNA: India's First Sovereign AI Model for Cybersecurity)

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer - IndiqAI
Professor of Practice (AI & Quantum), VIPS-TCFormer Head of AI & Analytics at YES Bank, EX-IBM, L&T, Capgemini

    • Speaker & Delegate to United Nation's "AI for Good"
    • Guest Speaker at G20 India Summit 2023
    • Gartner Ambassador 2023-24-25 (AI, Data & Analytics
    • AI Global Ambassador 2022-23
    • Top 10 Chief Digital Officer 2022
    • Top 15 AI Global Key Opinion Leader
    • AI Champion of India
    • Top 20 AI Influencer
    • AI Icon of India
    • AI Leader of the Year
    • Author of 6 Books on AI & Quantum Computing
    • TEDx Speaker (Global Speaker) 
    • Contributor in World Economic Forum AI Initiatives 
Gartner Ambassador 2023-24-25
Gartner Ambassador 2023-24-25

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Dr. Utpal Chakraborty is one of India's most eminent figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. A scientist, strategist, author, and educator, he has been at the forefront of making these complex technologies understandable, accessible, and beneficial to people across every section of society.

Often called the "AI Guru of India" or "AI Champion of India," Dr. Chakraborty has dedicated his life to popularizing and democratizing AI and Quantum Computing, not only within academic institutions but also across industries and public sectors throughout the country. His work has helped bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world implementation, enabling thousands of students, professionals, and organizations to embrace technology with confidence and purpose.

He has personally conducted over a thousand sessions in schools, colleges, and universities across India, inspiring young minds from rural and underprivileged areas to dream beyond boundaries. His mission has always been to ensure that no student is left behind in India's digital transformation. Through his guidance, many have gone on to build successful careers in technology and innovation.

Internationally, Dr. Chakraborty has delivered lectures in more than thirty countries, exchanging ideas and innovations on global platforms and showcasing India's leadership in Artificial Intelligence. He represented India at the United Nations' AI for Good Summit, where he spoke about how responsible and inclusive AI can become a force for social progress.

He has written eight acclaimed books and over four hundred articles and blogs that simplify complex scientific ideas, making them relatable for students, educators, and decision-makers. His writings are widely read and referenced for their clarity and depth.

Dr. Chakraborty has also built AI solutions with deep social impact. He is the creator of VidyaAI, an AI-powered learning platform designed to transform rural education through personalized and adaptive learning experiences. VidyaAI helps teachers and students by generating notes, quizzes, and insights in real time, helping bridge the educational divide across India.

He is also the architect of GAHNA, India's first sovereign small language model for cybersecurity, which will be launched at IIT Bombay in December 2025. GAHNA represents India's growing self-reliance in building secure, ethical, and indigenous AI models that serve the nation's critical infrastructure.

Dr. Utpal Chakraborty's story is that of a visionary who turned knowledge into action and technology into empowerment. Through his teaching, writing, and innovation, he continues to inspire millions, proving that true progress lies in making technology serve humanity.

Dr. Utpal Chakraborty has been one of the leading voices in advancing Artificial Intelligence(AI) awareness and adoption across India. He has delivered lectures and training sessions on AI in more than 700 schools, colleges, universities, and industrial forums, aiming to build AI literacy and help students, educators, and professionals understand how these technologies can create real social and economic impact. His sessions have played a crucial role in shaping the next generation of innovators and in building confidence among young minds from diverse regions of the country.

He was among the first to write detailed and insightful commentaries on NITI Aayog's "National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence" (2018), breaking down the policy framework into simple, actionable ideas for the academic and industrial community. Through his outreach, publications, and lectures, he has taken a leading role in propagating the Government of India's vision of "AI for All" and continues to work toward making India a global leader in responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence.

With over two decades of professional experience, Dr. Chakraborty has served in senior leadership and architectural roles across major multinational organizations, including Larsen & Toubro (L&T), IBM, Capgemini, and others. He later became the Head of Artificial Intelligence at YES Bank, where he pioneered the implementation of India's first social conversational banking initiatives powered by AI. He subsequently served as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Allied Digital Services Ltd., leading large-scale digital transformation projects.

At present, he is the Founder and Chief Scientist of ExorionAI, an advanced AI research company focusing on sovereign and domain-specific small language models, and the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of IndiqAI, which develops AI-powered products such as VidyaAI and UltiMeeT for education and enterprise productivity.

Dr. Chakraborty is also a highly regarded international speaker and author, known for simplifying and humanizing complex technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, Web3, Metaverse, Internet of Things (IoT), and Agile & Lean methodologies. He has delivered keynote addresses at global conferences and contributed extensively to discussions shaping the future of technology and ethics in AI.

His thought leadership has earned him global recognition, being consistently listed among the Top Global AI Influencers and Thought Leaders by respected international forums. In acknowledgment of his contributions to advancing the global AI ecosystem, he has also been honored as the Global AI Ambassador for the years 2022 and 2023.

Through his vision, leadership, and continuous effort, Dr. Utpal Chakraborty continues to inspire individuals and institutions to harness Artificial Intelligence as a transformative force for innovation, inclusion, and national progress.



Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Utpal Chakraborty has been recognized as "Gartner Ambassador for AI 2023-24-25", "Global AI Ambassador 2022" by Swiss Cognitive, Switzerland—the world's leading Artificial Intelligence network and community.  

 - https://swisscognitive.ch/person/utpal-chakraborty/

Received more than 100 Prestigious Awards and Recognitions in the field of Artificial Intelligence & Quantum Computing -

  • Top 50 Global AI Influencers 2021-22
  • Digital Leader of the Year 2022 by IBM & Red Hat
  • AI Champion of India 2022
  • Smart Innovator Award 2022
  • Technology Leader of the Year (AI) by NASSCOM
  • Banking Frontier Fintech Innovation Award
  • Banking Technology Leadership Award 2019
  • BFSI CTO Award
  • Top 100 Global Technology Influencers 2020
  • AI Icon of India (Moscow, Russia)
  • Innovative AI & Agile Leader (Czech Republic)
  • Expert Speaker - AI & Agile (University of Sarajevo, Bosnia)
  • Received many recognitions for spreading AI & Quantum in Schools, Colleges, Universities, IITs, IIMs and other forums
  • A contributor in World Economic Forum AI Initiatives 
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300+ Blogs, Articles, Research Papers, White Papers, Commentaries

AI: The Core Fabric for NextGen Banking -

https://bfsi.eletsonline.com/ai-the-core-fabric-for-nextgen-banking/ 

Metaverse Ecosystem, World Economic Forum -

https://intelligence.weforum.org/topics/e73358e876a7442280042fc905408b02 

Fintech and Sustainable Finance, World Economic Forum -

https://intelligence.weforum.org/topics/14ddcedf91954012b46d2d10f986ca0d 

Fintech Global Trend 2022 -

https://swisscognitive.ch/2022/08/11/fintech-global-trend-2022/ 

AI adoption in India - Critical Factors, World Economic Forum -

https://intelligence.weforum.org/topics/f52f8457dfe24ebcb28758a17baee584 

Factors influencing the implementation of the smart city systems, World Economic Forum -

https://intelligence.weforum.org/topics/71893cd2505040c58f582ca918d68264 

Quantum Computing & AI - Revolutionizing Cryptography & Security - https://swisscognitive.ch/2022/02/01/quantum-computing-ai-revolutionizing-cryptography-security/ 

Videos & Talks


Sessions, Conferences & Guest Lectures

Quantum Finance Summit, London - UK - https://transformfinance.media/events/quantum-finance-london/

Intelligent Robotic Process Automation & AI Summit, London, UK - https://rpaconferences.com/online-uk/

4th AI and Robotic Process Automation World Summit, VAN DER FALK HOTEL DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY - https://media1-production.mightynetworks.com/asset/5130319/AI_and_RPA_Conference_Agenda.pdf

Journee Agile and AI Conference 2017, Brussels, Belgium - https://2017.journeeagile.be/team/utpal-chakraborty/

Artificial Intelligence & Agile Conference 2016, Sarajevo, Bosnia - https://www.agile.ba/ba/9-uncategorised/139-speakers-ba-day-2016

FINTECH ASIA SUMMIT 2022, Singapore - https://www.fintechasiasummit.com/

Cognitive Automation 2019, Berlin, Germany - https://www.slideshare.net/IQPCGermany/cognitive-automation-2019-berlin-germany-125786879

BankTech Asis SUmmit 2022, Kuala Lumpur - https://banktechasia.com/

Industry 4.0 Summit at IIT Kanpur, Techkriti'19 - https://unstop.com/competition/industry-40-summit-at-iit-kanpur-techkriti19-indian-institute-of-technology-iit-kanpur-80922

Transform Industry, UK - https://transformindustry.com/speakers/utpal-chakraborty/

Microsoft Week of AI - How AI is transforming Banking and Finance - https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/vidyapeeth/weekofai2

IIM Raipur - https://www.facebook.com/IIMRaipur/photos/pcb.2409802465725768/2409794889059859

IIM Nagpur - https://www.iimnagpur.ac.in/news/guest-session-mr-utpal-chakraborty-yes-bank/

IIM Amritsar - https://www.readkong.com/page/creating-milestones-2019-20-placement-brochure-indian-8979282

https://iimamritsar.ac.in/uploads/userfiles/files/Placement%20Brochure%202019.pdf

IIM Sirmaur - https://www.facebook.com/102122057822859/posts/we-at-datonics-iim-sirmaur-had-the-pleasure-to-host-mr-utpal-chakraborty-head-ar/147812236587174/

IIM Visakhapatnam - https://twitter.com/utpal_bob/status/1262609408841875456

IIM Calcutta - https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMBAexLattice%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0ZJd2ZyoATy29qCGbMTHPePNbNFYsj53YzanJTjYyHsZCvBSzbhkC2SYxJDF5v3eLl

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6837239815012970496/

Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) - https://www.facebook.com/ximbbusinessconclave/photos/a.189339447866522/1469064699893984/?type=3

IIT Guwahati - https://www.facebook.com/techniche.iitguwahati/posts/our-next-panelist-mr-utpal-chakraborty-is-an-eminent-data-scientist-and-ai-resea/2505913419429013/

IIT Delhi - Industrial uses of AI, ET - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/times-ai-hub-lauds-industrial-uses-of-ai-in-its-maiden-event/articleshow/62647288.cms?from=mdr

IIT Roorkee - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6659341460648927233/

IIT Bombay, Techfest - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/utpal-chakraborty_ai-artificialinteligence-industry40-activity-6619222257417969664-m5UC

MIT World Peace University - https://www.facebook.com/MITWPUOfficial/photos/a.856664318067802/856811128053121/?type=3

Agile Business Conference, Moscow, Russia - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/utpal-chakraborty_agile-business-conference-moscow-russia-activity-6332664304571113472-EIMn

BOSNIA AGILE DAY 2016, Sarajevo, Bosnia - https://www.agile.ba/ba/9-uncategorised/139-speakers-ba-day-2016

Journee Agile Conference, Charleroi, Belgium - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/utpal-chakraborty_great-experience-speaking-at-journee-agile-activity-6310807294745632768-eMKL

National Institute of Technology Trichy as Chief Guest - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/utpal-chakraborty_great-experience-addressing-students-researchers-activity-6304933811172012032-VBPK

Agilia 2017 Conferences, Olomouc, Czech Republic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V3j1pKnLks

Czech Republic TV news Agilia Conference 2017 - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6252834335670534144/

Cognitive Automation 2019, Berlin, Germany - https://www.slideshare.net/IQPCGermany/cognitive-automation-2019-berlin-germany-125786879

Few Initiatives

AI for India

Under "AI for India" initiative, till now Utpal has delivered AI & Quantum Computing lectures in more than 500 Schools, Colleges, Universities, and different industrial and other forums to bring in AI Literacy and increase its adoption in India.

AI & Quantum Computing Research

Utpal is part of AI & Quantum research initiatives at different universities, tech companies and Govt. His contributions on Quantum Machine Learning (QML) have been accepted and appreciated in couple of such initiatives including at D-Wave.

FinTech Initiatives

Utpal has been recognized as one of the most influential FinTech Innovator and leader in the industry. Some of his FinTech innovations are adopted across the Financial Industry. He works closely with FinTech companies, Banks, Reserve Bank of India and NPCI for couple of initiatives.

Web3 & Metaverse Initiatives

A new initiative by Utpal wherein a consortium has been formed among Blockchain, Web3 & Metaverse companies and Developer Communities from different parts of the world. In this initiative apart from technology, idea & best practices exchange, business opportunities and project collaborations are done.

Start-up & Academia Collaboration

Utpal has been mentoring and playing advisory roles for couple of Indian Startups and few startups from Silicon Valley, Israel, and Asia in the areas of Fintech, EdTech, Quantum, Web3, Cyber Security, AI etc. He is also a Research Adviser to many academic research projects including industry-academia research projects. He has appeared in various national TV shows.

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RBI & Govt. Collaboration

Utpal writes commentaries on Govt, RBI and NITI Aayog strategic initiatives in collaboration with leading Media Houses. He took a leading role in propagating Government of India's vision of "AI for All" in India and make India a world leader in Artificial Intelligence.

Contact -  

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Please download the GAHNA Whitepaper, a comprehensive document detailing our vision for sovereign AI in India. It includes an in-depth overview of GAHNA CyberMind, India's first domain-specific Small Language Model (SLM) designed exclusively for cybersecurity. The whitepaper outlines the model's architecture, capabilities, deployment strategies, and how it aligns with national priorities in cyber defence and data sovereignty.

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