USISPF partnered with VIF India, the National Maritime Foundation- NMF, and the Free and Open Indo Pacific Forum to host the inaugural Indian Ocean Security Forum in New Delhi. The dialogue took place on the back of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and aimed to strengthen the shared national security interests of the United States, India, and the Quad nations across the Indo-Pacific region to secure a free and prosperous region.
USISPF India Managing Director Nivedita Mehra participated in a panel on “Future of India–U.S. Relations: Functional Cooperation, Institutional Depth, and Private Sector Synergies” in New Delhi, organized by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS).
Over four days in New Delhi and Mumbai, the delegation engaged with senior leaders across the Government of India, state governments and regulators. Key engagements included meetings with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman; Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for the Department of Atomic Energy; Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar; Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis; leadership from the Government of Andhra Pradesh; and senior officials from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
USISPF leadership met with Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, the Honorable Minister of Education. Engaged in a productive discussion on deepening U.S.–India education partnerships and enhanced collaboration across education, skills, and workforce development.
USISPF Leadership met with Shri. Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs. An engaging dialogue on strengthening U.S.–India ties and advancing shared strategic priorities.
USISPF convened a high-level discussion on India’s MedTech ecosystem, focusing on innovation opportunities and the role of digital infrastructure in transforming healthcare delivery. We were delighted to be joined by Sarah Najdek, President, Surgery, Asia Pacific, along with Mr. Rohit Kumar Singh, Former Secretary to the Government of India; Dr. Shubnum Singh, Founder Member, Max Healthcare Institute; Dr. Vandana Chawla; Vice President- Academics and Research, Ujala Cygnus.
USISPF convened a roundtable with Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls and Member of the Board of Directors at USISPF.
USISPF hosted a discussion with military scholars from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) and the U.S. Military Group in India.
The inaugural meeting of the USISPF Global Supply Chain Strategic Advisory Group was successfully convened under the Chairmanship of Rohit Kumar Singh, Advisor to the USISPF Board of Directors and Former Secretary to the Government of India, bringing together senior industry stakeholders to position India as a trusted global hub for resilient and diversified supply chains.
USISPF successfully convened its Insurance Trade Mission across Hyderabad and New Delhi, bringing together distinguished members for high-level engagements to advance collaboration in India’s insurance sector. Grateful to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Government of Telangana in Hyderabad.
The New Delhi leg commenced with a visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan. This was followed by an intelligentsia briefing by the USISPF Advisors Committee, offering deep insights into India’s insurance landscape. The delegation also held productive interactions with U.S. Embassy officials, NITI Aayog and the Ministry of External Affairs.
USISPF proudly participated in the Defence Innovation Summit 2026 at IIT Delhi’s Research and Innovation Park, contributing to a high-impact dialogue connecting defense innovators with key stakeholders across government, industry, and global partners.
USISPF engaged in a productive discussion with Shri K. Ramakrishna Rao, Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, along with a cross-sectoral delegation of industry representatives. The interaction provided valuable insights into the state’s evolving regulatory priorities and investment landscape, while highlighting opportunities to strengthen ease of doing business, deepen public-private collaboration, and unlock growth across sectors.
USISPF continued its engagement with a visiting U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation in Mumbai, convening a high-level dialogue on strengthening pharmaceutical supply chains and expanding collaboration across MedTech, biopharma, and technology-driven innovation. The discussion brought together key policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to exchange insights on sectoral growth and regulatory priorities. Participation from senior government representatives, including Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor to the Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Richa Bhala, Chief of Political and Economic Affairs, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai.
USISPF hosted a bipartisan delegation of senior U.S. Congressional Staff Members in New Delhi for a discussion with industry members and other key stakeholders. The interaction focused on priority areas shaping the U.S.-India partnership, spanning energy, supply chain security, defense, and the role of technology in national security.
USISPF was proud to be a supporting partner of PULSE 2026, a landmark initiative shaping the future of the healthcare workforce, R&D, and innovation under the leadership of Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. USISPF convened a high-level closed door roundtable with representatives from industry and academic institutions chaired by the Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis along with Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Smt. Sunetra Ajit Pawar; Honorable Minister for Medical Education, Shri Hasan Mushrif; Honorable Minister of State for Medical Education, Smt. Madhuri Misal; along with other dignitaries from the Government of Maharashtra.
USISPF hosted Shri. Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary (SEZ) for a closed-door roundtable discussion on key issues and emerging policy developments relating to the SEZ framework. Our member companies across sectors, including technology, manufacturing, logistics and others came together to deliberate on ongoing reforms and operational challenges within the SEZ ecosystem.
USISPF was delighted to host a high-level roundtable discussion in New Delhi with Shri. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The session convened member companies from a wide array of sectors, including the energy sector, private equity firms, institutional investors, banks and multilateral development agencies, gathered to discuss critical financing considerations for India’s long-term energy transition. The discussion focused on identifying barriers to mobilizing finance at scale and surfaced practical recommendations to inform both policy design and investment decisions.
USISPF convened a closed-door briefing session with Nadine Augusta, Chief Impact Officer at Cushman & Wakefield, bringing together industry and policy leaders to discuss opportunities for strengthening the U.S.–India partnership across technology, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), skilling, and innovation.
USISPF was delighted to host the visiting delegation from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission led by Michael Kuiken, Vice Chair, USCC and other Commission Members on March 10 in New Delhi. The delegation interacted with senior industry leaders from the energy, defense and aerospace, technology, and pharmaceuticals sectors.
USISPF hosted Benjamin Driggs, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer – Honeywell for a specially curated close-door session with selected industry experts to give him a flavour of defence ecosystem and the regulations surrounding that, specially in context of manufacturing in India under the draft Defence Acquisition Procedures 2026 released to the environment and consequences thereof. The group also dwelled on geopolitical environment and how the US and India can build stronger resilient supply chains and collaborate better on emerging technologies.
The Summit reinforced the shared resolve of government, industry, and global partners to elevate India’s tourism footprint and build a resilient, inclusive, and innovation-led tourism ecosystem. The summit featured participation from leading policymakers, global corporations, and multilateral institutions. Distinguished speakers included Shri Bharat Lal, Secretary General and CEO, National Human Rights Commission of India; Mr. Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa of India and former CEO of NITI Aayog; Mr. Stefan Priesner, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, and Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and former Foreign Secretary and former Ambassador of India to the United States. The day-long summit focused on building a globally competitive and sustainable tourism ecosystem. Conversations also centered on institutional capacity-building, governance reforms, workforce skilling, and the integration of technology across tourism systems.
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Honorable Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Government of India, formally unveiled the USISPF report “State of Tourism in India 2026,” and presented the first copy to the Vice President. The report outlines a forward-looking roadmap for sustainable growth, digital transformation, investment expansion, and global positioning of India’s tourism sector. Minister Shekhawat emphasized tourism’s role as a powerful vehicle for cultural understanding and global connection, and underscored India’s unique civilisational depth and experiential richness.
USISPF was honored to welcome the Honorable Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, who inaugurated USISPF’s Tourism Leadership Summit 2026 at our offices in New Delhi. The Tourism Summit was held in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation and brought together Union Ministers, senior government officials, global hospitality leaders, multilateral representatives, conservation experts, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening India’s tourism ecosystem and deepening U.S.–India travel and investment ties. In his inaugural address, the Vice President underscored tourism’s strategic importance to economic growth and international engagement and highlighted the strength of bilateral engagement between the United States and India.
USISPF was honored to host the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, to inaugurate the Tourism Leadership Summit 2026 at the USISPF office in New Delhi.
In his inaugural address, the Vice President underscored tourism’s strategic importance to economic growth and international engagement, noting:
“Tourism is more than an industry. It is a bridge between cultures, a driver of economic opportunity, and a powerful instrument of soft diplomacy.”
USISPF, in collaboration with IBM, convened a high-level flagship dialogue, ‘SheLeadsAI: AI Platforms to Parliament – Skilling, Scale & Social Impact,’ on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. The session brought together women parliamentarians and senior IBM leadership, for a strategic discussion on advancing public policy innovation, strengthening institutional resilience, and enhancing workforce competitiveness in the AI era.
As an official partner of the India AI Impact Summit, USISPF was delighted to host the USISPF AI Leadership Dialogue, featuring high-impact public sessions on AI infrastructure, welfare-focused AI deployment, and skilling for the AI age. The dialogue brought together senior government officials, global industry leaders, strategic partners, and leading journalists to discuss the various aspects of AI and the growing U.S.–India technology partnership.
As an official partner of the India AI Impact Summit, USISPF hosted a high-level session at Bharat Mandapam bringing together leading technology voices to discuss responsible AI development and pathways to scale innovation, infrastructure, and real-world impact globally. The session featured keynote addresses by Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft, and S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, with opening remarks by Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO, USISPF. The panel discussion included Bipul Sinha, CEO, Rubrik; Aparna Bawa, COO, Zoom; and Umesh Sachdev, CEO and Co-Founder, Uniphore, in conversation with Shakil Marya, Managing Editor, India Today.
USISPF was delighted to host Ambassador Sergio Gor, U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, for the first official engagement at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The high-level luncheon was chaired by Shantanu Narayen, Vice Chair of USISPF and Chair and CEO of Adobe, and was attended by USISPF Board members, CEOs, and senior executives.
We thank Ambassador Gor for an insightful and wide-ranging discussion. We look forward to building on this week’s conversations and working closely with Ambassador Gor to boost trade and investment, deepen commercial, technology, and defense cooperation, and advance a balanced, win-win partnership between the United States and India.
USISPF was delighted to host William Kimmitt, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for a roundtable focused on U.S.-India defense cooperation in emerging technology. The discussion included advancing the objectives of the new U.S.-India trade deal, promoting U.S. AI and tech exports, and strengthening U.S. industrial capacity to support U.S. and allied security.
USISPF hosted an Indo-Italian Parliamentary Roundtable on India–Europe trade, connectivity, and the FTA, attended by a visiting Italian parliamentarian delegation. This interaction was attended by Smt. Priyanka Chaturvedi, Honorable Member of Parliament; Shri Kartikeya Sharma, Honorable Member of Parliament; Honorable Antonio Giordano, Secretary General for the European Conservatives and Reformists Party (ECR) and Member of the Chamber of Deputies; Honorable Deborah Bergamini, Deputy National Secretary of Forza Italia and Member of the Chamber of Deputies; and Senator Marco Dreosto, Secretary of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Senate of the Italian Republic.
USISPF in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, the United States Mission in India, and the U.S. Department of Commerce co-hosted the U.S.-India Space Business Forum. A first of kind dedicated space business forum brought together an esoteric gathering of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), diplomats from various U.S. missions in the country, policymakers across Government of India, space entrepreneurs, media, students and even India’s acclaimed astronauts Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair.
USISPF was delighted to host the Honorable Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, for a session in New Delhi for a briefing on the Union Budget 2026-27. Outlining the key tenets of the Union Budget 2026-27, the Finance Minister noted that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Budget reflects the commitment of Government for continuity, certainty and predictability from a policy point of view for businesses and industry to enable them to foster long-term plans and investment commitments.
USISPF led a delegation of Foreign Asset Reconstruction Companies to meet Shri Shirish Chandra Murmu, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The members appreciated RBI’s continued commitment to developing a resilient and efficient framework for managing distressed assets and enhancing the capacity of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). The dialogue focused on regulatory priorities and reform measures to further strengthen the Asset Reconstruction Companies ecosystem and support financial sector stability and growth.
USISPF convened a post-Budget interaction with Chief Economic Advisor Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran to discuss key measures in the Union Budget 2026. The discussion highlighted the strategic resilience measures announced in the Union Budget 2026, forward looking fiscal framework and proposals to prioritise tax certainty and easing of compliances; signaling stability to taxpayers and investors alike. Industry representatives explored how these policy signals translate into real-world investment and innovation.
USISPF convened a closed-door roundtable in New Delhi with Hon. Michael “Mike” Dodd, Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies and Acting Deputy Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, focused on strengthening the U.S.–India innovation ecosystem under the TRUST framework. Discussions examined collaboration across critical and emerging technologies, including space, semiconductors, autonomous systems, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on startup-led innovation and partnerships.
USISPF convened a roundtable with Ms. Aleshia Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation in the Office of Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. The discussion brought together industry stakeholders from energy companies, utilities and technology providers to explore the role of U.S.-India collaboration in helping India scale reliable and energy efficient next generation data centers.
USISPF was delighted to be an Association Partner at India Energy Week 2026 and led a senior delegation of member companies to advance the U.S. – India energy partnership.
During the week, USISPF facilitated focused discussions including high-level briefing with Hon’ble Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India; Kyle Haustveit, Assistant Secretary, Office of Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO), U.S. Department of Energy; a civil nuclear energy briefing with Aleshia Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Internal Cooperation, Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; a joint program on Sustainable Aviation Fuel with the Global Biofuels Alliance; and a session on Powering India’s $1 Trillion Digital Economy with Emerson.
USISPF hosted a roundtable on India’s national priorities and strengthening the country’s quality and safety ecosystem during the visit of UL Solutions President & CEO, Ms. Jennifer Scanlon, along with the company’s executive leadership team.
Participants underscored the importance of strengthening India’s Quality infrastructure and role of standards, testing and certification to build global and domestic competitiveness of India’s growing manufacturing ecosystem
USISPF’s Board of Directors visited New Delhi from November 12-13 for a series of high-level discussions with Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Chief Minister of Telangana, former bureaucrats, and Ministers from Andhra Pradesh.
The conversations touched on why the Indian economy continues to remain robust at a time of global economic headwinds. Cabinet Ministers, Chief Minister of Telangana, MPs and Former Bureaucrats spoke about increased collaboration to strengthen the commercial partnership and staying on course to strengthen the commercial partnership at a time of certain challenges.
The overarching message was all relationships face hurdles, but the joint-willingness to work towards a solution remains strong.
USISPF hosted a Leadership Dialogue on “AI in Defence: Applications, Infrastructure, & Trust” as its eighth pre-summit event in the lead up to the India AI Impact Summit.
The dialogue featured senior leaders including Lt. General Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D, Director General Information Systems, Ministry of Defence;
Vinayak Godse, CEO, Data Security Council of India ; Arun Shetty, Chief Technical Officer and Sr Director, Solutions Engineering, Cisco; Nitin Gokhale, Founder, Bharat Shakti, along with leading domain experts and industry stakeholders.
The discussion examined AI’s transformative role across defence domains, while identifying key challenges related to infrastructure constraints, data gaps, and the need for trusted AI systems supported by robust safety benchmarks.
Speakers highlighted applications spanning maritime domain awareness, autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and cyber defence. The dialogue also addressed the balance between human oversight and AI autonomy, ethical considerations surrounding lethal autonomous systems, data sovereignty, and supply-chain resilience.
Participants emphasized the importance of civil-military collaboration, rigorous testing and validation frameworks, and responsible AI adoption to strengthen defence preparedness in an evolving strategic environment.
USISPF was pleased to host Senator Steve Daines in New Delhi for a closed-door roundtable discussion with members and advisors to the Board.
Productive discussions on advancing U.S.–India economic and strategic cooperation.
Senator Daines emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral ties and the significance of the U.S.–India relationship.
USISPF is pleased to support The India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC), an initiative focused on fostering technology and business synergies across innovation ecosystems.
USISPF was delighted to welcome officials from the U.S. Embassy, the Government of India, along with our members, and Board Advisors, to our Annual End-of-Year Reception: Celebrating the U.S.–India Tech Partnership. From the USISPF family to yours, we wish you very happy holidays and look forward to building on this momentum in 2026.
USISPF, in partnership with AZB & Partners, convened an interactive session that shed light on key reforms, compliance obligations, and practical strategies under India’s new Labour Codes.
USISPF was pleased to host a focused energy industry briefing with Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA), Government of India, in New Delhi.
The interaction brought together a small group of senior energy leaders to exchange views on India’s long-term growth, energy transition, and investment outlook.
The delegation was led by Dr. Prasanna V. Joshi, Corporate Director – Economics and Energy at exxonmobil, who shared key takeaways from ExxonMobil’s Global Outlook 2025 – a focused view on demand and supply of energy and related products through 2050.
The group commended the Government of India for its forward-looking energy policy and regulatory reforms aimed at attracting investments and supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
On the margins of the delegation meeting,
Nivedita Mehra, Managing Director – USISPF, India, presented the Forum’s Pre-Budget Memorandum to Dr. Nageswaran.
She reiterated that the industry across both the United States and India remains optimistic about the continuation of a holistic, predictable, and growth-oriented business environment.
USISPF, in partnership with the Aditya Birla Group and Jenner & Block, hosted a closed-door roundtable in Mumbai focused on the evolving landscape of U.S. sanctions, export controls, and CFIUS considerations for non-U.S. investors.
USISPF hosted a closed-door interaction with senior delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) lead by Amb Rick Switzer, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Julie Callahan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Sushan Demirjian, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Olya Lutchyn, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and Amy Schedlbauer, Nathalie Scharf, Danie Hall, David Jea, Sonia Laul and Kavleen Chatwal from the U. S. Embassy.
USISPF was pleased to host an official pre-summit engagement ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, featuring Dr. Srikant Nagulapalli, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power. Aligned with the Summit’s overarching theme of Resilience, Innovation, and Efficiency, the closed-door roundtable brought together industry leaders for an in-depth dialogue on two critical priorities: expanding India’s data center infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient technologies. The discussion underscored India’s rapidly increasing power demands driven by data center growth, need for coordinated policy, regulatory, and infrastructure interventions to enable sustainable and resilient expansion, emphasizing close collaboration between government and industry stakeholders.
USISPF met the SEBI Chairperson along with senior leaders from the world’s largest PE/VC funds, part of Strategic Working Group on Private Equity & Venture Capital, to discuss ways to deepen long-term capital flows into India. Members appreciated SEBI’s clarity, responsiveness & market-strengthening reforms. Members reaffirmed support for transparency while seeking a balanced, workable framework. The discussion also revolved around India’s investment landscape and how easing investment pathways can help attract more capital and strengthen the overall ecosystem. A constructive, forward-looking conversation on enabling greater investment flows into India’s growth story. The meeting ended with a shared commitment to continued collaboration to further strengthen India’s capital markets and unlock greater long-term investment.
USISPF hosted a closed-door discussion titled: ‘Trusted and Safe Digital Infrastructure’ covering key infra collaboration around Subsea and Telecom Infra in New Delhi today.
The conversation was chaired by Russell Headlee, Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP), and attended by industry representatives.
Mr. Headlee is the U.S. Government’s senior official leading global engagement on cyber, digital governance, and emerging technology policy.
As part of the USISPF AI Leadership Dialogue Series, we hosted a closed-door roundtable titled “Democratising AI Resources” with Dr. Thomas Zacharia, Senior VP for Strategic Technical Partnerships & Public Policy, AMD, Dr. saurabh garg , Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation, and Dr. Vivek Kumar Singh, Senior. Director, NITI Aayog.
This discussion focused on key AI resources, including infrastructure with a focus on computer chips, datasets, open-source AI models, and a skilled workforce.
Participants also ideated on mechanisms to enable equitable access to AI resources, a key priority for India and the Global South in the lead-up to the AI Impact Summit 2026.
This is USISPF’s official Pre AI Summit Event and the 7th engagement.
USISPF hosted a closed-door discussion focused on Advancing India’s Biopharma Innovation.
Shri. Satyaprakash T L, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals along with Dr. Manish Diwan , Head – Biofoundry, NCR Biotech Cluster & Mission Director Biotech at Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), interacted with USISPF members and global R&D experts from Takeda, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, AstraZeneca, Abbott, Thermo Fisher, and others.
The discussion focused on mechanisms to position India as a global hub for drug discovery and innovation.
R&D experts shared global perspectives on mechanisms to enhance innovation and industry-academia collaboration in India.
USISPF organized a closed-door interaction with Dr. P. Anbalagan, Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. The discussion reaffirmed Maharashtra’s position as a preferred investment destination, highlighting its robust Ease of Doing Business reforms, investor-friendly policies, and forward-looking industrial vision that continues to attract global companies and drive strategic growth opportunities.
USISPF hosted a closed-door luncheon featuring Board Member Ambassador Richard Verma, Former U.S. Ambassador to India and Chief Administrative Officer at Mastercard. Ambassador Verma, a key figure in advancing the U.S.–India partnership during his tenure in New Delhi and at the U.S. Department of State, engaged Advisors to the Board and senior representatives from select member companies. The session included a candid exchange on the current state of bilateral ties and opportunities to further deepen commercial cooperation.
USISPF hosted a Leadership Dialogue titled “AI Diffusion and Impact in India” with Mr. Abhishek Singh, CEO IndiaAI Mission and Additional Secretary, MeitY, Lisa Monaco, President, Global Affairs, Microsoft, and other senior industry and civil society representatives.
The discussion highlighted the need for AI diffusion for enhancing productivity, efficiency, and scaling AI applications for end-user benefits.
Key themes of discussions were the need to democratize access to AI resources, especially for nations of the Global South, ensuring sustainable energy sources for AI expansion, sustaining and scaling pilot programs for AI applications, and AI governance for ensuring trusted deployment of AI.
The Leadership Dialogue was an official pre-summit event in the lead-up to the AI Impact Summit to be held on February 19-20 in New Delhi.
At USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025 last week, a productive discussion with Shri. Manohar Lal Khattar , Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs.
Productive discussion on enhancing U.S.-India partnerships in areas of critical technology and public-private partnerships for innovating for success in the power, housing, and urban sectors across the country.
USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025 last week featured an evening reception in New Delhi with 400 attendees representing Board Members, members, media, think tanks, non-profits, officials from the Government of India, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Israel, and friends of USISPF.
The evening featured a fireside chat between Mr. Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO of Adobe and Vice Chairman of USISPF, in conversation with Shri Nara lokesh, Cabinet Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh, highlighting the state’s economic vibrancy, with a focus on digital innovation, tech ecosystem, and investment opportunities in the Southern Indian state.
This was further epitomized in a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Board Member Sachit Ahuja of Tillman Global Holdings and Minister Nara Lokesh through the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, with a proposed investment of approximately ₹15,000 crore, and the vision to develop “TDGAP1,” with a 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam.
A memorable evening to capture the camaraderie and spirit of the partnership and a vision for working together in the years to come. Suggest me a title for this and keep it short and simple.
At USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025, we hosted a luncheon discussion with Members of Parliament, including Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Shri RPN Singh, Shri. Rajiv Shukla, Shri Jay Panda and Shri Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, in charge of the Foreign Affairs Dept, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP).
Good multi-party perspective on the US-India strategic partnership as our five dignitaries touched on strengthening the relationship on the commercial and defense relationship, as well as strengthening people-to-people ties.
USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025 this week kicked off with a dinner address led by Amitabh Kant.
Mr. Kant addressed the visiting board delegation and touched on why investors remain sanguine on India’s growth outlook and strength at a time of economic headwinds. Mr Kant said, “The next decade will be India’s decade of growth, progress, and technological advancement.”
His message was how the U.S. and India need to coalesce over technology, trade, peace, and security in the Indo-Pacific to forge a long-term relationship anchored in mutual trust and shared synergies.
At USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025, the Honorable Minister Piyush Goyal at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India met with Board Members and members in New Delhi over a dinner discussion.
Minister Goyal touched on India’s growth outlook during a sluggish global economic outlook, the strength of India’s economy, India consolidating its status as a leading GCC hub, a robust middle class, consumer spending, and a strong demographic dividend, and strengthening India’s trading and commercial partnerships globally, as we seek to rebuild resilient supply chains.
At USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025, we were delighted to host the Honorable Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at our offices in New Delhi for a discussion with Board Members and member companies.
Minister Sitharaman touched on India’s economic outlook amid economic headwinds, overseas investments, India’s startup economy, and the strengthening of the US-India commercial partnership across various sectors.
Mr. Shantanu Narayen, Chair & CEO of Adobe and Vice Chairman of USISPF, joined Shri Nara Lokesh, Cabinet Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh, for a fireside chat at a reception in New Delhi at the USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025.
Their conversation highlighted digital innovation, emerging investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh’s tech ecosystem, and the crucial role of public–private partnerships in deepening the U.S.–India strategic relationship.
At USISPF’s Board Delegation Visit 2025, USISPF was delighted to host the honorable Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Revanth Reddy Anumula, at our offices in New Delhi.
The Chief Minister outlined his strategic vision to transform Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and achieve $3 trillion in SGDP by 2047, highlighting a concrete roadmap for investors.
The Chief Minister invited USISPF members to the Telangana Rising Global Summit in Hyderabad next month (December 8–9), where the state’s comprehensive growth blueprint will be unveiled.
Chief Minister Reddy highlighted the Southern Indian state’s competitiveness with its investor-friendly ecosystem, strong focus on women’s empowerment, strategic location, robust infrastructure, sustainability, and pro-business policies, along with Hyderabad’s successful history with American tech giants setting up their India presence, and invited companies to partner with the state in sectors ranging from technology and manufacturing to urban development and education.
After the discussion, the Chief Minister graciously addressed an intimate gathering with USISPF Global Board Members discussing his roadmap for development and how businesses and the state government could further collaborate to build a vibrant tech ecosystem and investor friendly business climate.
USISPF remains committed to strengthening U.S.-India state-level collaborations and advancing Telangana’s global investment ambitions.
USISPF was delighted to partner with Google Cloud to host an Exclusive Dinner Reception in New Delhi, celebrating Google’s historic $15 billion (approx.) commitment to establish an AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, over five years (2026–2030).
This transformative investment underscores the strength and scale of the U.S.-India technology partnership and advances India’s National AI Mission.
USISPF was honored to welcome Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary and CEO of the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY, Government of India, along with senior government officials, and friends of USISPF, to mark this important occasion.
This milestone also operationalizes the February 2025 pledge by President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on connecting U.S.-origin AI infrastructure in India—a true win-win for both nations in harnessing technology for inclusive growth and global leadership.
The reception served as an official pre-summit event leading up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirming USISPF’s commitment to supporting India’s expanding AI infrastructure and digital leadership.
USISPF was honored to host Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns in our office in New Delhi. Ambassador Burns spoke to a distinguished cohort of USISPF Advisors to the Board, former diplomats, government officials, and business leaders from USISPF membership in his recent avatar as Vice Chairman of The Cohen Group. Ambassador Burns most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to China from 2021-2025 under the Biden administration.
A veteran diplomat of over three decades, Ambassador Burns is a key architect in the U.S.-India relationship, having worked on the U.S.–India Civil Nuclear Agreement when he was the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs from 2005 to 2008, the State Department’s third-ranking official, where he was the lead U.S. negotiator.
Ambassador Burns shared insights from his recent visit to India, the strength of the U.S.-India strategic partnership, and his vision for the relationship going forward, and said, “the U.S. must revive the vital relationship with India”.
USISPF had the honor of hosting the visiting U.S. Congressional delegation during their trip to India.
We were delighted to welcome Representative Ami Bera (CA-06), Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas), and Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) in New Delhi.
Engaging conversations took place on strengthening U.S.-India strategic and economic ties, fostering innovation, and deepening bilateral cooperation across a diverse range of sectors.
USISPF expressed its gratitude to the delegation and their staff for their continued commitment to advancing the U.S.-India partnership.
Special thanks to Emma Rose Bruce, Staff Director of the House Foreign Affairs Committee East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee (Representative Ami Bera), Nancy J., Chief of Staff (Representative Ami Bera), Krista Wunsche, Legislative Director (Representative Jimmy Panetta), Diana Villanueva, District Deputy Director (Representative Salud Carbajal), Amanda Pecharich, LMSW, Chief of Staff (Representative Julie Johnson), and Eliana Locke, Secretary (Representative Derek Tran).
USISPF, in partnership with Choose New Jersey, Inc., hosted a high-level delegation led by Hon’ble Governor Phil Murphy in New Delhi.
The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral economic ties and highlighted opportunities for Indian companies seeking to expand into the United States. With continued investment and a strong focus on high-growth sectors such as life sciences, technology, food & beverage, logistics, clean energy, film, and AI, New Jersey has positioned itself as one of the most attractive destinations for Indian investment in the U.S.
Governor Murphy, a long-standing advocate of New Jersey–India ties, visited India for the second time since 2019. This marks the third visit by a New Jersey State Government delegation in recent years, underscoring the growing importance of the NJ–India partnership.
USISPF’s roundtable on “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Cyber Readiness for India’s Tech Future” in Bengaluru brought together government officials, industry leaders, and cybersecurity practitioners. The discussion emphasized the sophistication of cyber threats as India advances in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing; the need to secure emerging digital infrastructure, including data centers and decentralized cloud systems; capacity-building and policy development, particularly through Karnataka’s pioneering initiatives in digital governance and cybersecurity training; and the importance of collaborative public-private partnerships.
USISPF hosted a closed-door industry briefing on Energy & Infrastructure with Pamela Pontius, First Secretary – Energy, U.S. Embassy. The session witnessed senior executives from leading companies to discuss U.S. – India’s energy policy priorities and investment climate, opportunities in infrastructure development, and technology transfer, including oil & gas, coal, energy storage technologies, hydrogen, biofuels, renewables, nuclear power and critical minerals amongst others.
USISPF held a roundtable in New Delhi with Shri. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat the Honorable Union Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Discussions and dialogue with industry leaders on strengthening tourism and the hospitality sector, in line with strengthening the U.S.-India strategic relationship.
Broader conversations on unlocking new horizons of economic growth and leveraging India’s tourism potential to the fullest.
USISPF hosted a closed-door roundtable on “AI Strategy Across Quad Nations” featuring Ms. Sharmistha Dasgupta, Deputy Director General, National Informatics Centre and IndiaAI Mission; Simon Milner, VP, Public Policy for APAC, Meta; and officials from the embassies of the U.S., Australia, the U.K., and Israel. Along with representatives of industry and civil society, the featured speakers discussed AI governance approaches within Quad and like-minded nations, open-source AI applications, India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit, and balancing copyright and AI development.
USISPF hosted Mr. David Jea, Acting Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs, and Mr. Daniel Hall, Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in India, for a closed-door member briefing.
The session featured a productive exchange with member companies representing the healthcare, technology, and food & agriculture sectors.
USISPF was pleased to have hosted a closed-door luncheon in Mumbai featuring Raj Subramaniam, President & CEO of FedEx Corporation and Vice Chair of USISPF.
Raj shared valuable insights on navigating the complex landscape of international trade and geopolitics amid global uncertainty, drawing from his experience at the helm of one of the world’s leading logistics companies.
The interactive session brought together business leaders from diverse sectors—energy, technology, finance, legal, and more—for a rich exchange of ideas and strategies aimed at building resilience and fostering growth in an evolving global economy.
USISPF held a closed-door interaction with Avi Jorisch, CEO and Co-Founder of the Israel Economic Forum (IEF), at USISPF offices in New Delhi.
They were delighted to welcome Amy Schedlbauer, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Embassy India, Fares Saeb, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Israel in India, as well as members and partners from the world of think tanks, government officials, industry leaders, and members of the media.
The Israel Economic Forum (IEF) is a membership organization of CEOs, business executives, and global leaders with an objective to strengthen Israel’s economic standing in the world and enhance its interconnectedness in the international community. It focuses on global connectivity across trade, innovation, technology, and economic impact.
The objective of the session was to interact with Indian industry leaders across various domains and discuss opportunities to collaborate on trilateral issues pertaining to the U.S., India, and Israel.
The Israel Economic Forum was planning a high-level delegation visit to India in Q1 2027.
The focus of that mission was to explore the trilateral partnership and offer members unique insight into the economic and strategic trends shaping the region.
The conversation was moderated by Col Baljinder Singh, Director of Aerospace and Defense, USISPF.
Productive discussion on opportunities for strengthening U.S.-India collaboration in the power sector and advancing smart building infrastructure technologies.
The discussion was attended by Ted Jones from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), Stephen Mani from the Ministry of External Affairs, India, Dr. Ashley J. Tellis from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and industry members.
The conversation focused on the current landscape and prospects of U.S.-India nuclear cooperation, as government and industry members identified ways to explore potential areas for collaboration in the nuclear sector between the two countries.
The discussion was chaired by Shri Narendra Nath, who served as the National Cyber Security Coordinator (In-Charge) and Joint Secretary, NSCS, Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India.
It featured special remarks from Sh. Amit A. Shukla, Joint Secretary, EGIT and Cyber Diplomacy, Ministry of External Affairs, India; Noriaki Abe, Political Minister, Embassy of Japan in India; Aamod Omprakash, Cyber and Digital Policy Officer, U.S. Embassy India; and Nish Perera, First Secretary, Cyber and Critical Tech, Australian High Commission, New Delhi.
Shri Narendra Nath emphasized that cyber threats were a constantly evolving challenge, amplified by emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing—requiring coordinated responses both domestically and at multilateral levels.
Representatives from the Quad nation embassies elaborated on their respective cybersecurity policies, explored avenues for regulatory coordination among Quad members, and addressed the growing risks at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
The session concluded with insightful contributions from industry participants on pathways to a safer and more resilient digital ecosystem.
As Damon concludes his tenure at the US Embassy in New Delhi, we came together to celebrate his contributions to strengthening US-India energy cooperation.
An engaging interaction between Mr. P. Velrasu, CEO of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), and USISPF members in Mumbai.
Members gained insights into the state’s economic priorities and emerging investment landscape.
The discussion in India’s commercial capital centred around Maharashtra’s vision for industrial growth, with a focus on high-potential sectors such as semiconductors, electric mobility, defense and aerospace, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
Mr. Velrasu shared the Government of Maharashtra’s strategic roadmap to attract global investments, including the development of industrial corridors, plug-and-play infrastructure, and targeted policy incentives.
Members exchanged ideas on strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs), improving regulatory clarity, and scaling innovation-led manufacturing in the state.
The dialogue also emphasized Maharashtra’s efforts to streamline the ease of doing business, enhance single-window clearances, and fast-track approvals for high-impact projects.
The meeting marked a valuable step in deepening collaboration between American companies and the state’s leadership to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
USISPF President and CEO Mukesh Aghi spoke in Mumbai at #IMECSummit2025 on the economic potential and growth of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Organized by the Vishwamitra Research Foundation, Dr.Aghi laid the case for the IMEC as a powerful corridor of connectivity, across rail, roads, and ports, and one that connects like-minded partners and counters the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Dr. Aghi made the case for IMEC as a powerful opportunity to enhance connectivity, collaboration, and sustainable growth through strategic infrastructure development, efficient capital deployment, and integrated trade linkages.
IMEC has the potential to build a strong foundation for partnerships rooted in shared prosperity and purpose.
The discussion was moderated by Sanjeev Krishan of PwC India and other panelists included The Hon. Steven Ciobo, Ahmed El-Safty, Afaq Hussain, Alok Agarwal.
The underlying message is that IMEC is a platform for an enduring and successful partnership.
USISPF’s U.S.-India Tax Forum had the honour of appearing before the Select Committee of the Indian Parliament, chaired by Shri Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda, on the transformative Income-tax Bill 2025.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Honourable Chairperson Shri Baijayant Panda, and the esteemed members of the Select Committee for this invaluable opportunity. Their openness to dialogue and commitment to reform exemplify the spirit of collaborative policymaking needed to drive India’s economic future.
The Indian Parliament stands as a powerful symbol of the nation’s democratic ideals and progressive vision. Engaging with 20 distinguished parliamentarians in such a historic setting made the conversation especially meaningful as we collectively explored ways to strengthen a taxpayer-centric framework.
We are proud to support this landmark initiative aimed at simplifying tax language, reducing compliance burdens, streamlining dispute resolution, and enhancing the ease of doing business in India.
Throughout the discussion, there was a strong, shared commitment to building a transparent, inclusive, and growth-oriented tax system-one that thoughtfully balances economic advancement with public welfare.
We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this pivotal moment, helping shape outcomes where policy, business, and the public good converge.
USISPF in partnership with Silverado Policy Accelerator, convened a closed-door roundtable in New Delhi focused on enhancing U.S.-India Collaboration on critical minerals.
The session featured addresses from Lekhan Thakkar, Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat; Dinesh Mahur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Amy Schedlbauer, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy India.
Participants deliberated on the opportunities and challenges in building resilient critical mineral supply chains, as well as the potential for integrating critical minerals into a broader trade framework.
The roundtable brought together a diverse group of industry leaders from across the value chain, policy makers from the Government of India, representatives from the U.S. Embassy, and leading think tanks. The discussion was moderated by Mahnaz Khan and Ripu Bhanjan Singh.
USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi spoke at Ananta Aspen Centre’s India-US Forum (IUF) on a panel titled “From Market to Maker: India’s $500 Billion Electronics Ambition.”
Dr. Aghi touched on how India stands at a critical inflection point
in its economic trajectory against the backdrop of global trade being reshaped and the quest to restore resilient supply chains in an era of friendshoring and nearshoring.
As India advances in its ambition to become a global manufacturing hub, what are the challenges and opportunities for the country?
How can India compete with other markets with speed, scale, and systems-level coherence?
India has a young and vibrant demographic dividend, and its strides in AI, machine learning, and big data position it as a global hub for data-driven technologies, such as semiconductors.
Dr. Aghi was joined by
The session was moderated by Virat Bhatia, Managing Director, Apple, India.
USISPF organized a roundtable on the sidelines of the India-US Forum on defense industrial cooperation.
The discussion focused on strengthening U.S.-India defense and the defense acceleration ecosystem and leveraging technological advancements to boost defense ties.
Shri. Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary, International Cooperation, Ministry of Defence of India, and Doug Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), co-chaired the session that was attended by startups, investors, primes, and government officials from both sides.
USISPF hosted an exclusive roundtable discussion titled “The Future of Technologies,” led by USISPF Board Member, Mr. Prabhakar Raghavan, Chief Technologist at Google.
We were delighted to be joined by Sh. S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and key stakeholders from the industry.
This closed-door session convened a small group of influential leaders to explore key themes shaping our digital era, touching on advancing resilient and inclusive digital infrastructure, navigating the rise of next-generation technologies like edge AI, and addressing the societal implications of AI on knowledge, work, and trust.
As innovation outpaced regulation, the conversation reflected on the delicate balance between technological progress, ethical responsibility, and global governance.
Our member insights contributed to this thought-provoking dialogue.
This partnership aims to fructify this mission, leveraging the strengths of both organizations, accelerating the growth of India’s start-up ecosystem, and helping start-ups scale.
The MoU also envisions fostering a deeper U.S.-India innovation partnership and facilitating a connection for global investors with start-ups to help channelize capital into unicorns and the burgeoning start-up scene in the country.
USISPF and Startup Policy Forum have signed an MoU to enhance and strengthen India’s start-up policy landscape. Since their inception, both organizations have worked to promote start-up growth and strengthen India’s commercial and innovation ecosystem.
USISPF’s Col. Baljinder Singh spoke at the Indian DefSpace Symposium 2025, which was held at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi.
Col. Singh addressed U.S.-India space collaboration during a broader panel discussion.
The symposium brought together esteemed dignitaries and stakeholders from the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, ISRO, various government ministries, academia, global missions in India, and the private sector investing in space.
Discussions focused on the progress achieved in the Indian space sector, collaborations with international space agencies, and developments in the military and commercial aspects of the space domain.
USISPF hosted a closed-door roundtable titled “The Evolving Semiconductor Landscape,” which brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and global stakeholders for an in-depth discussion on advancing India’s semiconductor ambitions.
As India’s semiconductor market continued its rapid ascent—projected to grow to over $100 billion by 2032—participants explored strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and policy interventions aimed at strengthening India’s position in the global value chain.
USISPF had the honor of welcoming John Neuffer, President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), and Mary Thornton, Vice President for Global Policy at SIA, who shared valuable insights on global trends and opportunities for U.S.-India collaboration in the technological domain.
This roundtable marked another key step in advancing India’s vision of becoming a leading global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
USISPF hosted a closed-door roundtable discussion on the Future of U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation with the civil nuclear delegation from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The delegation was led by Aleshia Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation, Office of Nuclear Energy at U.S. Department of Energy
Both countries remain committed to the U.S.-India Energy Security Partnership, especially in areas of civil nuclear energy.
This roundtable explored potential areas of collaboration and avenues to strengthen and secure supply chains for civil nuclear energy, including cooperation on developing small modular reactors (SMRs)/advanced reactor technology – a key focus area as outlined in the joint-statement.
Our first panel discussion, ‘Immunization for a Healthy Workforce and Healthy Families’, witnessed an engaging conversation on the importance of including vaccination as one of employers’ prime offerings for the well-being of employees and their families.
Other aspects touched on missing data on the Indian population and various enablers and barriers to implementation.
The session was moderated by Dr. Ratna Devi, with a stellar panel of experts:
The second panel discussion, titled ‘Life Course Immunization and Enabling Ecosystem: Policy, Practice and Implementation’, touched on existing policies, practices, and strategies to effectively implement new guidelines.
The discussion identified critical gaps and touched on unified policy and guidelines, vaccine hesitancy, and improving sufficient awareness about the benefits of the life course immunization approach.
This session was moderated by Dr. V K Sashindran and Dr Kavita Singh with a panel featuring:
Our final session was on ‘PSUs: Ongoing Practices and Future Plans’, and the session focused on steps taken by various PSUs to implement life course immunization guidelines in their respective organizations, and mapping out the future roadmap to ensure sufficient adoption by employees.
Dr. Raj Shankar Ghosh moderated the session, which included:
USISPF’s India Managing Director Nivedita Mehra participated in a panel discussion titled “Navigating the U.S. Market: Opportunities, Challenges, & Future Prospects for Indian Tech” at nasscom’s Global Confluence 2025.
The theme of the conference was “Forging Global Alliances for Tech Leadership”.
Nivedita touched on U.S.-India TRUST and the Indus Innovation Frameworks and the opportunities for Indian companies and how Indian MSMEs can leverage these initiatives.
Other speakers at the conference included Minister Piyush Goyal, the Hon. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Rajesh Agrawal IAS, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, and Rajesh Nambiar, President, nasscom.
USISPF was honored to host Secretary S Krishnan, Secretary – Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India for a roundtable discussion on the “Evolving Digital Landscape.”
The session brought together senior government officials and industry leaders to exchange insights on the implementation of the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025, and broader regulatory developments impacting cross-border data flows, digital innovation, and economic cooperation.
The discussion focused on key themes such as data governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the role of U.S.-India collaboration in shaping a resilient digital ecosystem. It provided a platform for candid exchanges under Chatham House rules, ensuring meaningful industry participation in shaping a balanced and forward-looking regulatory framework.
The session was chaired by S Krishnan, Secretary – Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India and was attended by Ms. Amy Schedlbauer, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy India, and members from industry.
Key speakers discussed strengthening economic ties and regional cooperation, with contributions from American, Indian, Israeli, and Italian officials.
The event included opening remarks, special addresses, and an interactive discussion, all held under Chatham House rules, followed by a networking lunch.
Remarks from James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W.
Richardson Fellow, at The Heritage Foundation, Amb. Jawed Ashraf, Former Ambassador of India to France and Monaco and Former High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Ambassador Rtn. Anil Trigunayat (IFS Retd), Former Ambassador of India to Jordan, Libya, and Malta, Eden Bar Tal, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Amb. Reuven Azar. Ambassador of Israel to India, Amb. Naor Gilon, former Israeli Ambassador to India, and Kaush Arha, President, Free and Open, Indo-Pacific Forum.
Riveting insights on strengthening collaboration across industries in new economic corridors.
USISPF was delighted to host a closed-door interaction with Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
Discussion with members on India’s economic outlook, growth sectors, and closer U.S.-India commercial relations.
USISPF hosted a high-level discussion on U.S.-India COMPACT and U.S.-India TRUST on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025.
We were delighted to host General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Advisor to the Board of Directors at USISPF for a special signing of his new novel – The Cantonment Conspiracy.
The focus was on deep defense cooperation, especially on Al, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The event brought together a distinguished lineup of senior officials, industry leaders, and strategic experts to deliberate on enhancing U.S.-India collaboration in critical and emerging tech domains.
The discussions underscored the imperative of fostering deeper cooperation in Al-driven defense capabilities, cybersecurity frameworks, and next-generation military applications to fortify strategic alliances in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
The event was attended by esteemed speakers and guests from both USG and GOI.
We were delighted to host Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, Ricky Gill, Special Assistant to President Trump and Senior Director for South & Central Asian Affairs, National Security Council, The White House; Lt. Gen. M U Nair, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Security Council Secretariat, Jorgan K. Andrews, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy India, Ravi Dammu, Secretary (ER), Randhir Jaiswal.
We were also joined by Gen. Manoj Naravane, William Blair, Vince Logsdon, Dr. Vivek Lall, Vikram Rai, and Cdr. Jasbir Solanki (Retd), alongside friends from the Japanese and Australian Embassies.
Additionally, the discussions on Artificial Intelligence and National Security discussion were enriched by insights from Alexander Gray CEO, of American Global Strategies; Former Deputy Assistant to President Trump and Chief of Staff of the White House NSC, Amb. Arun K. Singh, Advisor to USISPF Board, Former Ambassador of India to the U.S. and Senior Counsellor, The Cohen Group and partners from Google, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin.
USISPF participated in the 2nd International Patient Summit (IPS II 2025) jointly organised by DakshamA Health and the PAIR Academy. Dr Bhuvnesh Shrivastava, Director – Healthcare, shared his insights during the panel discussion on ‘Climate Change and Communicable Diseases: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective’ and outlined the importance of life-course immunization, and it’s critical role in preventing new and emerging infections.
USISPF was delighted to host a closed-door discussion with Shri Nagaraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (Americas – USA & Canada), Additional Secretary (Americas- USA & Canada), Ministry of External Affairs, at our New Delhi office.
The session provided a readout on Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the U.S. and his meeting with President Donald J. Trump. Shri Naidu also briefed participants on U.S.- India relations and the way forward, outlining key priorities for strengthening bilateral ties.
We thank Nagaraj Naidu Kakanurand our members for their participation and valuable contributions. We look forward to collaborating on key deliverables and action items to further advance the U.S.- India partnership.
USISPF was delighted to welcome Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut to Mumbai.
Governor Lamont is leading a delegation to India, along with senior leaders, including Ms. Indra Nooyi, former Chairperson of PepsiCo and Advisor to the USISPF Board. Delighted to welcome Mr. Mike Hankey, the U.S. Consul General at U.S. Consulate Mumbai.
Governor Lamont addressed USISPF members and industry leaders, touching on the business-friendly policies and investment opportunities in the state and how Indian companies would benefit from investing in Connecticut.
The Constitution State is known for its strength in financial services, with Hartford, CT earning the sobriquet of being the insurance capital of the world, manufacturing, agriculture, aerospace and, of course, known for its strength in IT services – as the number of Indian tech giants and member companies have thriving operations in the state. Successful discussion on strengthening U.S.-India commercial ties at the state and local level.
USISPF COO Gaurav Verma and member companies met with Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Honorable Chief Minister of Assam on the sidelines of Advantage Assam 2.0. Strengthening commercial linkages between American companies and Assam across sectors pertaining to EV and critical and emerging technologies such as AI.