The Canada arm of USISPF hosted an Executive Roundtable in Toronto with H.E. Christopher Cooter, Canadian High Commissioner to India. The dialogue focused on trade relations between Canada and India as the two countries stand at a defining juncture in their relationship.
USISPF, together with the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi convened an exclusive briefing on “Navigating the U.S.-India Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework” bringing together stakeholders from the industry for a focused discussion on one of the most consequential areas of bilateral economic cooperation.
USISPF, in association with SW, organized a webinar on Permanent Establishment (PE) Risk and Challenges to discuss evolving PE thresholds, remote and hybrid work-related risks, India’s changing PE approach under the Multilateral Instrument (MLI), and recent legal and tax developments.
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 was honored to host Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India for a closed-door roundtable discussion in New York City. The Minister provided an encouraging update on U.S.-India trade negotiations, assuring the industry that an interim agreement is close.
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 and Deutsche Bank hosted a virtual discussion on how INR internationalization is unlocking efficiency and risk management opportunities for US companies (including Global Capability Centers (GCCs)) through innovative invoicing mechanisms and account structures in India.
USISPF and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) were honored to welcome the U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright for a briefing with members of the U.S. Executive Nuclear Industry Delegation ahead of their visit to India
USISPF, in partnership with Special Competitive Studies Project – SCSP and the Motwani Jadeja Foundation hosted the ‘US-India Booth’ at the 3rd AI+ Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC, from May 7-9th.
The booth featured Indian startups- Astrome, Parallax Labs, QuBeats, Radome Technologies & Services, Manastu Space, GalaxEye and NewSpace Research and Technologies, focused on AI, space, defense and tech and showcased their technology.
The startups gave a brief demonstration to Indian Ambassador, Vinay Kwatra, and Ms. Bethany Poulos Morrison, Deputy Assistant Secretary, South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA)
On behalf of SCSP, USISPF, ORF America, and the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, hosted the U.S.-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum on the sidelines of the 3rd AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C. The US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum hosted several stellar speakers, such as Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, Bethany Poulos Morrison, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) at the US Department of State, Brandon Remington, Deputy Under Secretary for Policy, at the International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce and Bryan Wilson, Global Partnerships Director, Defense Innovation Unit among others.
USISPF was pleased to host a closed-door roundtable with Dr. P Anbalagan, Principal Secretary – Industries, Investment & Services, Government of Maharashtra. The discussion enabled a candid and constructive exchange on Maharashtra’s industrial growth agenda, evolving investment landscape, and key opportunities for industry collaboration.
USISPF hosted an engaging session with S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State. The discussion spanned multiple sectors, including defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, tech, and financial services, focusing on the administration’s strategic priorities and the evolving U.S.-India partnership.
USISPF, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Houston, hosted a roundtable at Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies to explore partnership opportunities in India’s energy sector. Key insights were shared by Consul General Manjunath Chenneerappa, Dr. Nikit Abhyankar from UC Berkeley, and Gabriel Collins from Baker Botts, shedding light on India’s energy transition and the U.S. regulatory landscape.
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 hosted a high-level dialogue on tax certainty and dispute resolution; key pressing issues facing India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem. We welcomed Shri Bhaskar Goswami, Joint Secretary (FT&TR-II), Ministry of Finance, as our keynote speaker. His remarks offered a timely and forward-looking perspective on India’s evolving APA and Safe Harbour frameworks and the government’s clear commitment to creating a stable, predictable tax environment for compliant GCCs.
USISPF was proud to partner with UC San Diego for the Inaugural US-India Forum on the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla, California. USISPF Chairman John Chambers and USISPF President and CEO. Dr Mukesh Aghi spoke on panels and fireside chats on the extensive relationship between the United States and India, and enhancing collaboration across critical and emerging technology, commercial collaboration, and academic ties.
USISPF convened a roundtable with Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls and Member of the Board of Directors at USISPF.
USISPF, in partnership with Jenner & Block, hosted an intimate, leadership dinner in Chicago focused on the U.S.–India partnership.
USISPF was delighted to host the second edition of the US-India Economic Forum. We thank the generosity of our sponsors: Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase and Infosys. USISPF looks ahead to convening the next edition of this vital forum in 2027.
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 convened a session with the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) for its Quarterly Unfiltered Congressional Download, centered on investing in India. The session brought together perspectives from USISPF member companies, highlighting their key priorities, on-ground challenges, and emerging opportunities in the Indian market. The discussion underscored the evolving investment landscape and the importance of continued dialogue to navigate regulatory complexities and strengthen U.S.-India economic engagement.
The briefing was led by Mark Linscott, Senior Advisor for Trade Policy at USISPF and Former Assistant USTR, Philip Chen, Deputy VP for International at PhRMA, and Robert Tota, Manager, Global Policy and Public Affairs at Pfizer. The conversation was moderated by USISPF’s Anushka Shah. The panel highlighted the strategic significance of increased bilateral collaboration to unlock greater innovation, supply chain diversification, and enhanced global health outcomes.
USISPF, with the support of KPMG, has put together a report titled “Forging a Resilient Future: India’s Opportunities to Expand Pharma Investments, Trade and Global Collaborations”. India remains a key player in the pharma industry that has witnessed exponential growth with an expected market size of $$1.8 trillion by 2027. The Indian ecosystem dominates the manufacturing with over 60% of the total vaccine supply and 20% volume of global pharmaceutical production, and is now the largest supplier of generics and vaccines globally. Through this report, the question we try to ask, and answer is ‘why is India not better integrated in the global value chain despite its manufacturing capability of generics?’ To give a nuanced understanding of the key bottlenecks, the team interviewed over 20 supply chain industry leaders who provided valuable feedback on policy and regulatory improvements to unlock India’s potential.
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 President and CEO Dr. Mukesh Aghi met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. Dr. Aghi congratulated Ambassador Greer on the recent success on the framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
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 hosted a closed-door roundtable with Ambassador Namgya Khampa, Deputy Chief Of Mission, Embassy of India, bringing together senior government and industry leaders to discuss enabling trusted, high-impact AI for public good across U.S.–India collaboration. The conversation focused on responsibly scaling AI solutions in healthcare, agriculture, governments, and financial services, with strong emphasis on safety, oversight, and real-world deployment.
USISPF in partnership with Consul General DC Manjunath and ExxonMobil hosted a U.S.–India Energy Roundtable in Houston, bringing together senior industry leaders for a candid discussion on the evolving energy landscape in both countries. The conversation focused on LNG and natural gas infrastructure, technology partnerships, digital transformation, and policy frameworks to advance deeper bilateral energy collaboration.
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 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.
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, USISPF convened a series of high-level engagements with senior government leaders, USISPF member companies and global industry stakeholders.
USISPF hosted closed-door discussions with the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, and the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, engaging senior leaders from member companies on state-level reform agendas, investment opportunities, and pathways for collaboration across advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy, connectivity, and emerging growth sectors. Both leaders outlined their visions for attracting investments, emphasizing policy stability, reform driven governance, and building globally competitive investment ecosystems.
In collaboration with the World Woman Foundation, USISPF convened a Power of Dialogue session on advancing the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), positioning it as a next-generation framework to enhance supply-chain resilience and drive inclusive global trade.
Additionally, we hosted a fireside conversation on India’s Equality Moonshot with Shri Nara Lokesh, Cabinet Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh, who outlined the state’s development model with a focus on education and skilling, digital public infrastructure, public–private partnerships, and the role of women and youth in economic transformation.
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 hosted a roundtable this morning with Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, alongside leading energy companies.
The discussion focused on strengthening U.S.–India energy cooperation and advancing commercial partnerships across oil & gas, critical minerals, and energy infrastructure.
We thank all participants for an engaging dialogue on these important bilateral energy priorities.
The webinar examined the evolving global e-invoicing landscape and the growing integration of AI in tax systems, with a focused look at emerging trends and developments in India.
USISPF is pleased to support The India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC), an initiative focused on fostering technology and business synergies across innovation ecosystems.
USISPF will host its inaugural Midwest Summit in Chicago bringing together senior industry leaders, academic institutions, and policymakers to discuss strengthening the U.S.–India partnership through the lens of the Midwest. We are honored that Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, will join us as the Guest of Honor.
USISPF is pleased to extend a formal invitation to participate in a senior-level, one-on-one or small group meeting with Keith Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Alberta, as part of a targeted multi-city North American roadshow taking place June 15-22, 2026.
We are pleased to announce the IX USISPF Leadership Summit on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Washington, DC.
This year, we celebrate America At 250, bringing together leaders from government, industry, policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and members of the media to deepen the U.S.-India strategic partnership at a pivotal moment in global affairs.
We are honored to recognize three distinguished leaders with the USISPF Global Leadership Award for their contributions to strengthening economic and strategic ties between the United States, India, and Canada.
Christopher Calio, Chairman and CEO, RTX
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises
V. Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
For more details and sponsorship information, please contact AbhinavDixit at adixit@usispf.org