Monday, November 25, 2024 | New Delhi

USISPF held a roundtable titled ‘Collaboration and Co-Creation: Building India’s AI Path’ held in New Delhi. This was held in partnership with HPE and with renowned guest speakers from both the public and private sectors.

Discussions centered on policy priorities, investments, and partnerships required to go forward to build out India’s AI infrastructure. Key takeaways included the need for a holistic approach to the 7 pillars of the INDIAai mission and the need to build capacity and align with the best approaches globally. Participants highlighted security vulnerabilities and the need to digitize data and conversations on transparency to investing in large-language models. We look forward to more such stimulating discussions on the future of AI development and regulation in the future.

Friday, November 22, 2024 | New Delhi

USISPF convened a roundtable discussion in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, Government of India.

The discussion held in partnership with the U.S. Grains Council, explored US-India collaboration on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

The event brought together key stakeholders to address challenges to achieve SAF ambitions and foster collaboration between American and Indian industries.

20 November 2024 | Bengaluru and 21 November 2024 | Mumbai

USISPF Hosted a closed-door roundtable with Anne Neuberger in Bengaluru on the sidelines of the Bengaluru Tech Summit. It provided an opportunity for key stakeholders to discuss the future of US-India collaboration in cyber security and emerging technologies. Deputy NSA Neuberger shared details of the progress iCET initiative, acknowledging the importance of sustaining momentum in key areas. Industry leaders included space and defence start-up’s, Indian and US technology companies and venture capital firms who shared valuable insights on opportunities for deeper cooperation, particularly in cyber resilience and innovation. The session highlighted the growing partnership between the US and India in shaping the future of tech, and cyber resilience and security.

A similar close door discussion followed in Mumbai where USISPF convened the CISO’s and cyber leads for fintech majors along with key banks and financial institutions. Industry leaders emphasized the growing need for enhanced fintech resilience and secure digital payment systems. Neuberger underscored the importance of continuing cross-border cooperation to foster secure and inclusive financial systems.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | New Delhi

Colonel Baljinder Singh (Retd.) , Director for Aerospace & Defense at USISPF, moderated a session with Maj. Gen. Brian W. Gibson, Director of Plans and Policy (J-5) at U.S. Space Command Maj. Gen. Gibson engaged with Indian space startups to explore joint commercial operations under U.S. Space Command.

The session provided invaluable insights into how Indian startups can drive advancements in space technology, fostering stronger US-India collaboration in the space sector.