AIRSA-VBCON 2025 | International Congress on AI & Robotics in Smart Agriculture

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
ON
UNLOCKING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTICS DRIVEN SMART AGRICULTURE FOR VIKSIT BHARAT
(AIRSA-VBCON 2025)

December 22-23, 2025

Event Starts



Reporting Time: 9:00 AM

Inaugural Time: 9:30 AM



ABOUT AIRSA-VBCON 2025

Viksit Bharat 2047 envisions a developed India by its 100th year of independence. It aims for comprehensive growth and development across sectors. Artificial Intelligence in agriculture can drive this vision by transforming farming practices, boosting productivity, and ensuring sustainability.

The congress aims to contribute and revolutionize Indian agriculture through technology and placing farmers and other agri-stakeholders at the forefront & aiming to provide them with the tools, knowledge, and innovations needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape. Renowned agriculturists, scientists, industrialists will share their valuable knowledge and insights on leveraging technology to address agricultural challenges. The two-day programme features different sessions covering various aspects of AI and robotics in agriculture, including climate-resilient farming, predictive agriculture, biotechnology innovations, biodiversity, livestock management, urban agriculture, and agri-supply chains.

Tech Summit
December 22-23, 2025

Global Networking

Fostering global connection among agricultural academicians, industry leaders, farmers, and students

Viksit-Bharat@2047

Smart farming future, AgriTech, Sustainable food security, Climate resilient Agriculture and Green Prosperity

Our Honoured Guests

President Sen. Abubakar Kyari

President Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON

Minister of Agriculture Food Security

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Government of India

Smt. Anandiben Patel

Smt. Anandiben Patel

Governor of Uttar Pradesh

Shri Surya Pratap Shahi

Shri Surya Pratap Shahi

Cabinet Minister of Agriculture

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Shri Surya Pratap Shahi

Mustapha Jawara

Ambassador of Gambia

West Africa, Gambia

Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh

Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh

Minister of State Horticulture, Agricultural Marketing & Agricultural Foreign Trade

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh

Danish Azad Ansari

Minister of State (Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj)

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Prof. Syed Waseem Akhtar

Prof. Syed Waseem Akhtar

Founder & Chancellor

Integral University, India

Prof. Panjab Singh

Prof. Panjab Singh

Former Secretary DARE & Director General

Chancellor, RLBCAU, Jhansi

Shri Devesh Chaturvedi

Shri Devesh Chaturvedi

Secretary Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Government of India

Dr. Himanshu Pathak

Dr. Himanshu Pathak

DG International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Former DG Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Prof. Syed Waseem Akhtar

Dr. Praveen Kumar Singh

Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers Welfare, Government of India

Dr. Syed Nadeem Akhtar

Dr. Syed Nadeem Akhtar

Pro-Chancellor

Integral University

Syed M. Fauzan Akhtar

Syed M. Fauzan Akhtar

Addl. Pro-Chancellor

Integral University

Dr. Himanshu Pathak

Syed Adnan Akhtar

Addl. Pro-Chancellor

Integral University

Dr. Nida Fatima

Dr. Nida Fatima

Addl. Pro-Chancellor

Integral University

Dr. Ayon Tarafdar

Dr. Manoj Nardeo Singh

Secretary General

African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)

Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh

Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh

Vice Chancellor Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU)

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Bijendra Singh

Dr. Bijendra Singh

Vice-Chacellor University of NDUAT Kumarganj

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Prof. Javed Musarrat

Prof. Javed Musarrat

Vice - Chancellor

Integral University

Prof. Javed Musarrat

Dr Waiel S H Awwad

International Journalist and Political Analyst

South Asia

Shri. B. Prabhakar

Shri. B. Prabhakar

Secretary U.P. State Biodiversity Board

Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Pankaj Tripathi

Dr. Pankaj Tripathi

Director of Agriculture Agriculture Directorate

Uttar Pradesh

Shri Manoj Kumar (IAS)

Shri Manoj Kumar (IAS)

CEO, State Transformation Commission

Uttar Pradesh

Shri Deepak Kumar

Shri Deepak Kumar

Agriculture Production Commissioner

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Director General Uttar Pradesh Councial of Agriculture Research

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Hari Om (IAS)

Dr. Hari Om (IAS)

Principal Secretary Vocational Education and Skill Development Department

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Ayon Tarafdar

Dr. M. J. Khan

Chairman

Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA)

Dr. Ayon Tarafdar

Dr. Pasha Patel

Bamboo Man of India

Eminent Agricultural Innovator, Environmentalist & Policymaker

Anuradha

Dr. (Ms) Anuradha Agrawal

Project Director, (DKMA)

Pusa Campus, New Delhi

Prof. Furqan Qamar

Prof. Furqan Qamar

Chief Advisor to the Chancellor

Integral University

From the Desk of Convener

Sarah Johnson


"The International congress “Unlocking Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Driven Smart Agriculture for Viksit Bharat”(AIRSA-VBCON 2025)" will act as a vibrant platform for farmers, agriculturists, students, policymakers, industry experts, and academicians to exchange ideas and innovate challenges . By integrating AI and robotics, the congress will promote sustainable practices, boost productivity, and strengthen climate resilience. It will also provide students with opportunities to explore promising careers in Agri-Tech and help farmers embrace practical, technology-driven solutions. By harmonizing advanced technologies with traditional wisdom, this initiative will empower farmers, strengthen the nation’s foundation, and contribute to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.

Prof. Mohd Haris Siddiqui Convener AIRSA - VBCON 2025
Director - IIAST
Registrar, Integral University

Programme Schedule

Day 1
Sessions Themes Timings
Inaugural Session (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
☕ Tea Break (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Session-1 AI & Biotechnological Innovation for Biodiversity, Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Panel Discussion Industry Connect : Bridging Fields and Firms
🍽️ Lunch Break (01:30 PM - 02:00 PM)
Session-2 AI, Robotics and Biotechnological Interventions in Veterinary Science & Livestock Management 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Panel Discussion Strengthening Administrative Framework for AI Enabled Agriculture
Session-3 Predictive Agriculture: AI-Enabled Smart Farming for the Future 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Panel Discussion Transforming Aspirations into Actions : Skill Development & Emerging Technologies 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
🍵 High Tea (06:00 PM - 06:30 PM)
🎭 Cultural Events (06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
🍽️ Dinner (08:30 PM)
Day 2
Sessions Themes Timings
Session-4 AI-enabled Agri Supply Chain and Market Intelligence for Food Security and Post-Harvest Loss Reduction 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
☕ Tea Break (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
Session-5 AI-Powered Urban, Peri Urban Agriculture & Vertical Farming for Smart Cities 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion Funding Roadmap: Opportunities, Schemes, and Access Strategies for Innovators 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
🍽️ Lunch Break (01:30 PM - 02:00 PM)
Session-6 Disruptive Technology for Digital Agriculture 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Panel Discussion ChangeMakers in Agriculture: A Dialogue with Progressive Farmers 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
🏆 Valedictory Session (04:30 PM - 06:00 PM)

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