National Convention
People's Convention on AI Data Centers
Join activists, researchers, legal experts, and community leaders in discussing the impact of hyperscale AI data center expansion in Vizag & Andhra Pradesh.
Conference Details
Date & Time
Sunday, September 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
Venue
Alluri Sitaramaraju Vignana Kendram
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
List of Talks & Panel Discussions
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Keynote: Whose Development? Whose Resources? Whose Future?
KeynoteSetting the framework
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Livelihood and Impacts - Rambilli
GrassrootsImpact on already severely-stressed Rambilli region
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Polavaram: Water for Agricultural Farms or Server Farms
Water CrisisWater for whom?
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From Commons to Corporations: The Politics of Land
Land RightsHow eco-sensitive areas are privatized and transferred to tech giants
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Big Tech in AI Race: Google knows about us. Let's know about Google!
Big TechUnmasking Google
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Environment Degradation & Water Crisis in the Name of Development
EnvironmentEnvironmental issues of Vizag
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Stop Greenwashing Data Centers!
Energy GridDebunking green energy and net-zero claims
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Subsidies for the Rich by sacrifices of the Poor
Social EquityOn tax exemptions and subsidies
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Manufacturing Consent: Trolls, Algorithms, and Silencing Dissent
Digital RightsDigital censorship by blocking critical posts
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How Far Does The State Go for Corporations?
GovernanceBypassing EIA studies, public hearings, opaque processes
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Will Data Centers Bring Development and Employment? Promises & Reality
Economy & JobsJob creation promises in the age of AI-led automation