The eighth annual US-India Conference will address the evolving relationship between the two nations, focusing on artificial intelligence, global dynamics, and biomedical advancements.
As the geopolitical and technological landscape shifts rapidly, the eighth annual US-India Conference is set to explore one of the world’s most significant partnerships during a critical moment of reassessment.
The US-India relationship currently stands at a crossroads, balancing strategic pragmatism with shared democratic values. Recent tensions surrounding trade, tariffs, and technology have prompted discussions about whether the partnership is undergoing a recalibration or simply cooling. This year’s conference, titled US India: Normalization or Reset?, aims to examine how both countries can reassess their priorities and either restore normalcy or redefine their relationship in a multipolar world.
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m., the conference will take place at the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Silicon Valley Campus in Santa Clara. Key themes will include governance of artificial intelligence, dynamics of global conflict, and biomedical breakthroughs that could significantly impact human health.
The All India Management Association (AIMA), which co-hosts the event with UC Santa Cruz, is the apex body for management in India, representing nearly 6,000 corporate and institutional members from both public and private sectors. The US-India Conference serves as a vital platform for insightful discussions and exchanges regarding the evolving landscape of business, technology, and international relations. This event fosters an environment where leaders from both nations can share valuable insights into the India-US partnership.
“The need for strong U.S.-India collaboration has never been greater,” stated Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman International of AIMA and Chairman of Hero Enterprise. “This gathering offers an opportunity to examine how our two nations can join forces to tackle pressing global issues and contribute to the benefit of our two nations and our people.”
The conference will attract corporate executives, professionals, members of U.S.-India trade and economic bodies, researchers, scholars, and students, all engaging in thought-provoking discussions about the future of U.S.-India relations.
“UC Santa Cruz is proud to once again partner with AIMA to convene this global gathering,” remarked UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia Larive. “Looking ahead, collaboration in technology, innovation, and other emerging fields will be essential to advancing prosperity for both nations. This conference helps shape the conversation and shows possible paths to a positive and sustainable future.”
Sessions will delve into various topics, including:
Recent shifts in US-India ties and the roots of friction, focusing on how leaders might reframe priorities, manage divergence, and steer the relationship toward strategic coherence.
The emerging competition over AI standards, access to critical technologies, and regulatory influence.
The fragility of global order, the risks of escalating conflict, and the roles India and the US can play in rebalancing global cooperation.
How AI, genomics, and metabolic science are converging to personalize and revolutionize human wellbeing.
Panelists will include influential leaders from major organizations such as Google, Tata Steel, Hero Group, Triveni Turbine Ltd, Trivium, Tata Chemicals Ltd, and UC Santa Cruz. Following the panel discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to network with Silicon Valley executives and the visiting delegation of CEOs.
For those interested, registration to attend the conference is available, along with additional information about the event.
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