Jaipur Literature Festival: A Global Hub of Ideas with 250+ Sessions, AI Theme

• The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) will run from January 15-19 at Hotel Clarks Amer, featuring over 250 sessions and 350+ speakers.
• Eminent personalities like Sudha Murty, Vir Das, Viswanathan Anand, Esther Duflo, and Leo Varadkar are among the attendees.
• JLF will focus on global conflicts, the diversity of Indian languages, and literature, connecting cultures and continents.
• A key theme this year is AI, with plans for AI-powered Hindi translations for English sessions and special AI screens for visitor information.
• The festival will also host the Mahakavi Kanhaiyalal Sethia Poetry Award and feature the Jaipur BookMark focusing on publishing and regional stories.

Why It Matters: JLF 2024 transforms Jaipur into a global literary hub, blending diverse voices with AI innovation.