MUMBAI: In a spectacle reminiscent of a rock concert, Jensen Huang, the charismatic CEO of Nvidia, was greeted with roaring enthusiasm at the company's AI summit in Mumbai on October 24. Dressed in his iconic leather jacket, Huang's presence ignited a frenzy among tech enthusiasts, who went to great lengths to attend—spending thousands of rupees on travel and accommodations.

The event quickly turned into a headline experience as attendees flooded the venue, forcing a delay of over thirty minutes due to an overwhelmed crowd. The gathering echoed the phenomenon dubbed “Jensanity,” which has been noted worldwide, particularly in tech hubs like Taiwan, where Huang's influence has skyrocketed alongside Nvidia's remarkable earnings and impressive multi-trillion dollar market valuation.

Nvidia’s highly anticipated announcement centered around plans to provide cutting-edge AI chips to major Indian corporations, including Reliance Industries. Remarks from attendees illustrated the palpable excitement, with one robotics engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, likening the atmosphere to that of a Coldplay concert, saying, “This was Coldplay, but for tech bros. The passes were all sold out.”

Among those who traveled long distances to participate in this summit were two engineers who collectively spent over 40,000 rupees (approximately US$476) to witness Huang's vision firsthand, journeying from cities like Surat in Gujarat and Gurgaon in Haryana.

In India, where prestigious engineering institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) lead to fruitful careers, Huang stands out as an inspirational figure, especially in the fast-evolving field of AI. His status among engineering graduates and students is significant. "He's a hero," praised Akash Bansal, founder of robotics startup Orangewood Labs, who emphasized Huang's notable influence in academia and the AI ecosystem.

The fervor surrounding Nvidia's innovations in AI not only signifies the company’s prominence in the tech industry but also reflects India’s growing stature as a key player in global tech advancements. As the country positions itself at the forefront of technological innovation, events like these highlight not just the passion of local enthusiasts but also the magnetic pull of leaders like Huang who are paving the way for future developments.

Stay tuned for more updates as Nvidia continues to revolutionize AI technology across the globe!