USIBC Summit Agenda

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2:00 – 3:00 pm	Registration and Networking
3:00 – 4:15 pm	Welcome Remarks: Envision the Potential of the U.S.-India Technology Ecosystem USIBC Welcome: Amb. Atul Keshap, President USIBC, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Confirmed) Keynote Address: US Consul General, Chris Hodges, US Consulate Chennai (Confirmed) Special Address: Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, President & Founder, Biocon (Confirmed) Special Address: Ms. Nivruti Rai, CEO Invest India Special Address: Mr. Rishi Mehta, CISO, HCLTech Honourable Minister Priyank Kharge, Government of Karnataka Introduction of Hon’ble Minister Priyank Kharge: Ms. Kami Viswanathan, President of Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA) region, FedEx Guest of Honour: Hon’ble Minister Priyank Kharge, Government of Karnataka
4:15 - 5:00 pm	Role of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India-US Relationship Presentation (5 mins): GCC Landscape and Trends, Ms. Nitika Goel, CSO, Zinnov Consulting Panel Discussion Dr. Sasmit Patra, Hon’ble Member of Parliament & Member - Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT (Confirmed) Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), Mr. Vyom Upadhyay, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, ICICI Bank (Confirmed) Moderator: Ms. Nitika Goel, CSO, Zinnov Consulting (Confirmed) GCC Spotlight (10 mins) Intervention 1: Mr. Rohan Kapoor, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat (Confirmed) Intervention 2: Mr. Ashish Saraf, VP and Country Head, India, Pratt & Whitney (Confirmed) U.S.-Innovation Bridge Launce. Moderator Invites Mr. Rahul Sharma, MD USIBC (5 mins)
5:00 - 5:15 pm	Special Address: From Talent to Technology: Onboarding AI Agents with Team Values As AI agents become integral members of the workforce, the question is no longer if they can work alongside us, but how they should. This keynote explores how organizations can move beyond technical deployment to culturally aligned integration – treating AI agents not just as tools, but as teammates. From embedding human values into autonomous systems to designing governance frameworks that reflect team ethics, this session unpacks the playbook for onboarding AI the right way – responsibly, transparently, and with trust at the core. Syed Quiser Ahmed, AVP, Head of Infosys Responsible AI Office, Infosys
5:15– 5:25 pm	Tea Break
5:30 - 6:15 pm	(Panel) Session on Healthcare - Forging the Future of Global Pharma and Biotech: Strengthening India–U.S. Innovation Partnerships Session Overview: As global healthcare needs intensify and innovation cycles accelerate, India and the United States are uniquely positioned to co-create the future of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. This panel will bring together senior leaders from government and industry to explore cross-border collaboration in next-generation therapeutics, digital health, sustainable biomanufacturing, and the growth of the strategic CDMO sector. India’s emergence as a competitive hub for biologics, biosimilars, and complex generics paired with U.S. leadership in drug discovery and frontier technologies offers a powerful value proposition for global pharma supply chains. The discussion will spotlight opportunities for IP-sharing, regulatory convergence, and ecosystem development anchored in innovation hubs such as Bengaluru, as both nations strengthen trusted, innovation-led partnerships. Keynote Speaker (10 mins): Mr. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon'ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare Department (C) Moderator: Ms. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum (SPF) Panelists: Kenneth Barr, Senior Vice President & Head-Research Services, Syngene Internationa Suresh Pattathil, Managing Director, Abbvie Pharma David Cotter, Associate VP – Managing Director, Lilly Capability Centre India
6:15 - 6:30 pm	Fireside Chat on the Role of AI M&E Ms. Manya Ahuja, Senior Associate, TMT Law Practice Mr. Ravi Madhira, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Gracenote (a Nielson company)
6:30 – 6:50 pm	(Fireside) Masterclass: The Four QCs of Technology Domination Technology leadership in the next 50 years will be predicated by the quantum frontier, requiring visionary thinking that powerful principles of quantum science, which are not generally understood by policymakers and the public. At its core, quantum tech will empower innovation. In communications, quantum entanglement offers ultra-secure, instantaneous data transfer across vast distances. In cryptography, it revolutionizes data security with unbreakable encryption. In computing, it harnesses the mind-bending power of quantum bits to solve problems once thought impossible, from drug discovery to climate modeling. And in capture, it redefines imaging and sensing, enabling quantum-enhanced cameras and sensors that can detect the undetectable. Together, these applications form a bold new paradigm—where leadership is not just about managing change, but mastering the quantum leap into the future requires thought leadership, investment, and collaboration between government, industry, and academia. Special Address on U.S. & Indian Academia & Industry Cooperation in Quantum Technologies: Prof. Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India (Virtual/Pre-recorded) (5 mins) (Confirmed) Quantum Technology – L&TTBDMr. Subramanian Natarajan, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (AI & Cloud), L&T-Cloudfinit Moderator: Mr. Sudhir Rao, Celesta Capital (Confirmed)
6:50 - 7:05 pm	Special Address on "The critical piece of the AI puzzle" Ms. Subhathra Srinivasaraghavan, VP, IBM India Systems Development Lab Report Release: LEADS w/ AI: An Infrastructure Roadmap. India and the U.S. are deepening their AI partnership through the TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative, focused on accelerating AI infrastructure. This collaboration unites governments and private sectors to deploy U.S.-origin AI systems in India, tackling challenges like financing and connectivity. TRUST aims to build a secure, scalable, and inclusive AI ecosystem, strengthening strategic ties and driving innovation through shared efforts in semiconductors, data centers, and digital connectivity. USIBC is a leading the way with the release of our LEADS w/ AI: A U.S.-India AI Infrastructure Roadmap. Mr. Jacob Gullish, Executive Director, USIBC
7:05 – 7:15 pm	Ted Style Talks Dr. Suraj Rengarajan, Head Semiconductor Products Group - Applied Materials India
7:15 - 7:30 pm	Closing Keynotes Honourable Minister M.B. Patil,, Government of Karnataka (Confirmed) Vote of Thanks: Rahul Sharma, Managing Director USIBC (Confirmed)

Followed by Reception