Nasscom to Launch US CEO Forum to Enhance India-US Tech Collaboration
Nasscom's Initiative to Strengthen India-US Ties
New Delhi, July 4: In a bid to bolster collaboration between India and the United States, Nasscom has announced the establishment of the US CEO Forum, set to take place at the Consulate General of India in New York on July 9.
This forum aims to unite prominent Indian technology leaders with key US stakeholders to facilitate high-level discussions on innovation, enterprise, policy, and talent development, as stated by the leading IT industry association.
Rajesh Nambiar, President of Nasscom, remarked, "The initiation of the US CEO Forum is a significant milestone in enhancing Brand India globally. Indian tech firms are not only driving digital transformation in the US but are also generating employment, investing in local communities, and fostering innovation that has a tangible impact."
The forum is designed to be a strategic venue for strengthening partnerships, aligning with essential stakeholders, and showcasing Indian technology as a crucial player in the growth narrative of America.
India and the US maintain one of the most strategic technology partnerships worldwide. In a time characterized by digital disruption and advancements in frontier technologies, tech collaboration has become a fundamental aspect of bilateral relations, covering areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, digital public infrastructure, green energy, and resilient supply chains.
As a premier leadership platform, the Nasscom US CEO Forum seeks to enhance India-US tech collaboration by gathering leaders from government, industry, investment, think tanks, academia, and the Indian diaspora.
This initiative aligns with the broader goal of strengthening trade and economic relations, supporting the $500 billion bilateral trade target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President, and highlights the essential role of the tech sector in achieving this objective.
The US CEO Forum will act as a continuous engagement platform to solidify the India-US tech corridor, serving as a foundation for global digital transformation and inclusive economic growth.
The inaugural meeting will feature notable figures such as Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant; Ambassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul General of India in New York; Rajesh Nambiar, President of Nasscom; Amit Chadha, CEO and MD of L&T Technology Services; Amb. (Ret.) Atul Keshap, President of the U.S.-India Business Council; Anuj Kadyan, Senior Partner at McKinsey; Jason Oxman, President and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI); Justin Reynolds, Director for Tech Policy at the US Department of State; Lisa Curtis, Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at CNAS; and Malay Joshi, CEO of Americas One at Wipro, along with various global CEOs and US enterprise leaders.
Beyond a one-time event, the forum will promote ongoing interactions across US tech hubs, including Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Texas, creating a robust network of advocates for Indian technology in the US to encourage growth, co-innovation, and policy alignment.