Punjab Leads AI Education Revolution with Google and Intel Workshops, PSEB Embeds AI in Curriculum
April 18, 2026
The conference featured hands-on workshops by Google and Intel, uniting policymakers, educators, and tech leaders to chart a responsible AI roadmap for classrooms.
Punjab’s students demonstrated the strongest engagement, signaling strong potential for AI-driven learning in the years ahead.
The event aimed to embed AI into Punjab’s education system and promote creators over consumers by improving learning quality, expanding access, and fostering responsible use of AI in classrooms.
Dr. Amarpal expressed gratitude to Elix Events for organizing the conference.
Acknowledgement was given to Elix Events for their role in organizing the event and ensuring its smooth conduct.
The conference featured three panel discussions on the interplay between policy, technology, and workforce readiness.
An exhibition, in collaboration with industry partners, showcased AI-based startup projects and models, reflecting an expanding ecosystem of educational innovation.
Education officials from neighboring states and industry leaders participated, with an exhibition of AI startup projects and three panels on policy, technology, and workforce readiness.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains described the AI integration as a forward-looking reform to modernize education, improve quality, and prepare students for a technology-driven world.
An experiential component featured student workshops promoting hands-on learning and an exhibition with participation from nearly 100 students and teachers.
Heads of Haryana and J&K education boards, along with CBSE official Biswajit Saha and Intel Asia Pacific and Japan Senior Director Shweta Khurana, highlighted broader regional and industry engagement.
PSEB announced the formal embedding of AI and robotics into the curriculum from the current academic session, with AI and computer science outcomes appearing on board certificates.
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The Indian Express • Apr 18, 2026
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Economic Times • Apr 17, 2026
Punjab to integrate AI as core subject in schools, marks to reflect on Board certificates
Careers360 • Apr 18, 2026
Punjab Board introduces AI as core subject component in curriculum
The Tribune • Apr 18, 2026
Punjab School Education Board holds 2-day AI workshop