New Delhi, October 13, 2024: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) will host its Annual India Leadership Summit 2024, on Monday, October 14, in New Delhi. This summit follows on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s successful visit to the United States for the Sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit and the United Nations General Assembly.
The USISPF India Leadership Summit 2024 offers a vital platform to strengthen the dynamic strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Key priorities will include enhancing supply chains, boosting semiconductor investment, advancing AI and next-gen technologies, bolstering defense ties, promoting clean energy, and expanding bilateral trade. Both democracies remain committed to securing a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The summit will convene senior cabinet ministers, USISPF’s Board Delegation, global business leaders, and key policymakers for high-level discussions on strengthening trade, defense, technology, education, energy, start-ups, healthcare and people-to-people ties.
The day-long summit will feature sessions with prominent leaders including, Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry; Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education; Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region; Sri Nara Lokesh, Minister of Human Resources Development; IT Electronics & Communication; RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh; Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defense Production, Ministry of Defence; Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology; and Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
The USISPF Board and Senior Industry member delegation, led by Mr. John Chambers, will include influential leaders and advocates of the U.S.-India partnership. The board consists of representatives from Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, venture capitalists, and private equity investors, including Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard; Frank St. John, COO of Lockheed Martin; Alex Rogers, President of Qualcomm Technology Licensing & Global Affairs, Qualcomm Incorporated; Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn; Prashant Ruia, Director of Essar Capital Ltd; Amarjyoti Barua, CFO of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd; Bipul Sinha, CEO of Rubrik; Nik Deogun, CEO, Americas at The Brunswick Group; Sachit Ahuja, President of Tillman Global; Shailendra Singh, Managing Director of Peak XV; Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO of ReNew; Jeff Shockey, Senior Vice President of Global Government Relations at RTX; Marvin Krislov, President of Pace University; and other prominent figures.
John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF and Founder & CEO of JC2 Ventures, expressed his optimism about the future of US-India relations: “The partnership between the United States and India has never been stronger. As two of the world’s leading democracies, we have the unique opportunity to co-create the next generation of technologies and fortify our bilateral ties across critical sectors such as digital transformation, clean energy, and defense. This is India’s century, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we work closely with Indian leaders to build a shared and prosperous future for both nations.”
“This summit provides a unique platform for industry and government leaders from both countries to come together for meaningful dialogue. Our aim is to deepen economic ties and explore collaborative solutions that will strengthen the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi.” stated Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USISPF highlighting the significance of the upcoming Leadership Summit in fostering collaboration between the two nations
The USISPF India Leadership Summit 2024 promises to be a landmark event, featuring meaningful dialogues and engaging discussions to strengthen the bilateral relationship and chart a path for long-term cooperation. The summit will delve into strategies for fortifying India’s manufacturing economy, as Washington and New Delhi collaborate on rebuilding and realigning global supply chains.
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