Ministry of Power
CEA Brainstorming Event: Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled
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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, is organising a two-day brainstorming conclave titled 'Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled' on October 14–15, 2026, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event brings together Union Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to discuss the potential of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in the electricity value chain. Key themes include optimising conventional power generation, renewable energy integration, grid stability, cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, and green data centres, with the broader objective of advancing India's energy transition, security, and climate goals.