India, Jan. 9 -- The third edition of the Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF) begins this Friday at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and academics to explore the transformative impact of technology on governance and society.

Spanning January 9 and 10, the festival, themed "Decoding Technology and Society," will delve into pressing topics such as artificial intelligence governance, financial innovation, cultural intellectual property, mental health in the AI era, and the resilience of India's institutional frameworks.

The opening day features discussions on science and technology policy, the role of technology in strengthening mental health systems, and the c...