Srinagar, June 18 -- he International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (2AI-2026), organized by the Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration University of South Dakota, AI Research Lab, USA, partnered by Springer and CCIS, commenced with enthusiasm and academic fervour at the Tulmulla Campus on Thursday. The inaugural session was graced by Shri Satish Sharma, Hon'ble Minister for Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. The function was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, CUKashmir, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath. Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, New Delhi, Dr. Chandrasekhar Buddha (guest of ...