Published Month: September

Roundtable on India-US Partnership on Technology and Finance for Climate Action

Post date September 26, 2024

Thursday, 26 September, 2024 | New York

On the sidelines of #ClimateWeek2024, USISPF, in partnership with Consulate General of India, New York and ReNew hosted a roundtable on “India-US Partnership on Technology and Finance for Climate Action.”

The discussion featured Consul General Binaya Pradhan, Secretary John Kerry, former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Enoh T. Ebong, Director Enoh T. Ebong, Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resource, Geoffrey Pyatt, Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt at Department of State and Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO of ReNew. At the roundtable, our dignitaries launched the report ‘Strengthening India-U.S. Relation on Climate Action’. Both US and India remain committed to climate action, building a green economy, and strengthening the energy partnership with a concerted effort to increase research and development, deployment of renewables, skilling, and enhanced public-private partnership to create a sustainable future for posterity.

Virtual

SAWIE Mentorship Series with Manisha Mukherjee from Nangia Andersen India Pvt. Ltd.

Post date September 26, 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Virtual

Key takeaways from our mentorship session: Women founders in the energy sector often face challenges related to gender bias in the funding landscape. However, by focusing on a strong business plan, demonstrating in-depth sector knowledge, and highlighting the innovative and sustainable aspects of their startups, they can increase their chances of securing funding.

Building long-term relationships with investors is also crucial for securing ongoing support and funding. Grateful to our incredible mentor and all the mentees for their openness and participation. For further details or to get involved, contact @ripubhanjan at rsingh@staging.usispf.org

Virtual

SAWIE Mentorship Series with Priya Selvaraj from Siemens Gamesa

Post date September 19, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024 | Virtual

Key takeaways from our mentorship session: Aspiring leaders irrespective of their industry or gender need to build trust and enforce empathy. Overcoming stereotypes and seeking mentors is crucial for women in the sector.

Effective mentoring and a culture of continuous learning are essential for developing future leaders. Balancing family and career requires prioritization, time management, and organizational support. Addressing unconscious bias is key to promoting gender diversity.

We extend our gratitude to our incredible mentor, Priya Selvaraj, and all the mentees for their openness and participation. For further details or to get involved, contact Ripu at rsingh@staging.usispf.org

In person India event

USISPF co-hosted a closed-door industry roundtable on co-production and co-development with Mr. Jedidiah P. Royal, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Indo-Pacific Security Affairs at Department of Defense.

Post date September 18, 2024

Wednesday September 18, 2024 | New Delhi

Timely conversation ahead of the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit with USISPF members on strengthening supply chains to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Grateful to U.S. Embassy India and members from Boeing India, BAE Systems, Inc., Pratt & Whitney, L3Harris, RTX, General Atomics and Larsen & Toubro.

In person US events

USISPF was honored to host the Hon. Min Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in Houston, TX

Post date September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | Houston

USISPF co-hosted the US-India Energy Roundtable on the sidelines of Gastech Event 2024. Minister Puri emphasized the importance of the energy partnership between Washington and New Delhi and the growing synergy between the two in creating a clean energy economy.

Minister Puri spoke about the growth in the bilateral hydrocarbon trade, which reached a figure of $13.6 bn in 2023-24, as the U.S. is India’s 6th largest energy trade partner with a hydrocarbon trade of $2.43 bn (in 2 months of FY 2024-25 itself).

The discussion underscored the importance of stable energy policies, particularly regarding gas inclusion in GST and biofuel targets, and emphasized the potential for green hydrogen and ammonia projects. Ahead of #ClimateWeekNYC2024, the burgeoning momentum of the deep energy partnership, especially through initiatives like the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) underscores the commitment of both democracies to enhancing energy trade and strengthening energy security. Thank you to our member companies for the discussion and insights.

Thank you to CG Manjunath Chenneerapa and Consulate General of India, Houston Manjunath Chenneerapa and Consulate General of India, Houston

In person US events

We were honored to host Ms. Smriti Z Irani at our office in Washington, D.C.

Post date September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | Washington, D.C.

Ms. Irani, a former Union Cabinet Minister of India spoke to USISPF members and touched on issues pertaining to women’s economic empowerment.

For India to achieve its goal of being a $5 trillion economy, we need to bridge the gaps as gender parity is a foremost priority. Ms. Irani touched on the work her ministries engaged in during her time in government, across healthcare, education, and building a safe and equitable world for women in India.

Ms. Irani laid out the progress made over the last decade and outlined her vision toward a more egalitarian workforce, with increased representation of women in both the services sector and the manufacturing sector, as the government’s PLI schemes seek to boost India’s manufacturing competitiveness.

In person India event

USISPF hosted a closed-door briefing with representatives from the United States Trade Representative’s Office, led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia

Post date September 13, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024 | New Delhi

In advance of the upcoming U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum, this roundtable provided an opportunity for industry members to share feedback on the opportunities and challenges in the U.S.-India trade and investment landscape.

In person India event

At the Global Bio India 2024, BIRAC_2012 In collaboration with USISPF hosted a CEO Roundtable on the theme ‘Leading the Bio-Transformation.’

Post date September 13, 2024

Friday, 13 September, 2024 | New Delhi

The roundtable brought together over 30 CEOs, key policymakers, industry representatives, and thought leaders to explore strategies for driving the bio-economy growth. Participants discussed the challenges and opportunities across sectors, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to position India as a global leader in biotechnology. Key interventions and strategic ideas were discussed to advance the sector in light of current geopolitical developments. The dialogue highlighted the benefits of collaborative efforts in advancing the bio-economy and emphasized the importance of the Bio-E3 policy in driving the growth of the biotech industry.

Virtual

SAWIE Mentorship Series with Piya Haldar at Honeywell India

Post date September 12, 2024

Thursday, September 12, 2024 |Virtual

An impactful discussion moderated by Ripu Bhanjan Singhon “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Navigating Barriers to Leadership”. The session highlighted that to develop strong leadership skills, navigate the VUCA world, balance work and life, and overcome barriers, it is essential to cultivate self-belief, effective communication, strong relationships, continuous learning, adaptability, calculated risk-taking, personal branding, self-care, support networks, boundary setting, awareness of biases, a strong network, visibility, persistence, intelligence, emotional intelligence, diversity quotient, and cultural quotient. By incorporating these key qualities into the career journey, women can achieve their professional goals and become successful leaders.

We extend our gratitude to our incredible mentor, Piya Haldar, and all the mentees for their openness and participation. For further details or to get involved, contact Ripu at rsingh@staging.usispf.org

In person India event

USISPF was honored to host an engaging roundtable with Reta Jo Lewis, President & Chair of Export-Import Bank, in New Delhi.

Post date September 12, 2024

Thursday, 12th September, 2024 | New Delhi

Leaders from the tech, energy, financial services, and food production sectors joined for insightful discussions on the immense opportunities within the US-India corridor.

The event underscored EXIM’s pivotal role in driving the export of U.S. goods and services, while also supporting global growth and development. Additionally, EXIM Chair engaged in one-on-one conversations with companies, opening doors to exciting prospects for collaboration and expansion. We thank President Lewis, our members, and partners for sharing their valuable insights.

In person India event

The US-India Hydrogen Task Force session at #ICGH2024

Post date September 11, 2024

Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 | New Delhi

It focused on advancing the hydrogen economy, emphasizing safety through a Centre for Hydrogen Safety and global testing standards. USISPF serves as the secretariat for the US-India Hydrogen Task Force. Discussions stressed knowledge exchange in data collection, skill development, and workforce certification for the hydrogen sector.

Participants explored hydrogen’s role in ammonia production, hydrogen ICE technologies, and supply chain security. They also highlighted circularity, end-of-life management, and maximizing local community benefits through safety and best practices during the hydrogen transition.

Virtual

SAWIE Mentorship Series with Anuja Kadian at Corteva Agriscience led an impactful discussion on “Navigating Career Transitions with Resilience and Perspective”

Post date September 11, 2024

September 11, 2024 | Virtual

The session highlighted that to navigate career transitions effectively, women need to build resilience and achieve professional goals, it is essential to develop self-awareness, acquire new skills, build strong networks, embrace a growth mindset, prioritize self-care, leverage unique experiences, engage with industry bodies, prepare for global assignments, advocate for diversity and inclusion, and embrace lifelong learning.

By incorporating these key takeaways into one’s career journey, women can effectively navigate transitions, build resilience, and achieve their professional goals. We extend our gratitude to our incredible mentor, Anuja Kadian, and all the mentees for their openness and participation. For further details or to get involved, contact rsingh@staging.usispf.org

In person US events

Condoleezza Rice, Director of the Hoover Institution and former U.S. Secretary of State, in a fireside conversation with John Chambers, USISPF Chairman, at the INDUS-X Summit 2024 at Stanford University (September 9, 2024)

Post date September 9, 2024

Condoleezza Rice, Director of the Hoover Institution and former U.S. Secretary of State, in a fireside conversation with John Chambers, USISPF Chairman, at the INDUS-X Summit 2024 at Stanford University (September 9, 2024).

September 9, 2024 | Stanford University

In person India event

USISPF hosted a closed-door roundtable with Robert Garverick, Deputy Assistant Secretary at Department of State

Post date September 9, 2024

Monday, 9 September 2024 | New Delhi

The discussion touched on trade and tech policy, semiconductors, IT hardware issues, and workforce development. Thank you to our members for the insights and in-depth conversation.

Virtual

USISPF, in partnership with PLR Chambers, organized a virtual session on ‘Understanding E-Waste EPR Obligations – Awareness Program Requirements’

Post date September 5, 2024

September 5 | Virtual

Mr. Harsh Gursahani, Partner at PLR Chambers, provided valuable insights into the framework, registration process, compliance requirements, awareness programs for companies, and the responsibilities of stakeholders.

The session was moderated by Surabhi Wahal, Director, Mumbai and Western Region at USISPF. We extend our sincere thanks to Matteo Vezzosi, Executive Director of the Asia Toy and Play Association, and Mr. Harsh Gursahani for sharing their expertise.

Virtual

USISPF held its inaugural edition of the Indo Pacific Security Dialogues – a monthly webinar series on geostrategic conversations focused on the Indo-Pacific

Post date September 3, 2024

September 3 | Virtual

The first episode explored “The Quad: Looking Forward” on the 20th anniversary of the grouping. The Quad arose from a nebulous grouping focused on catering to relief work in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami to now being, a grouping of a $35 trillion dollar set of economics, dedicated to security cooperation, multilateral diplomacy, and economic relief within the Indo-Pacific region. Our webinar featured four experts representing four different Quad countries.

Justin Bassi from ASPI Satu Limaye from East-West Center Manjeet Kripalani from Gateway House Ken Moriyasu from Nikkei AsiaThe discussion was moderated by Akshobh from USISPF. Stay tuned for updates on our second edition.

In person India event