US India Chamber of Commerce
Austin
You're Invited · Annual Summit 2026
Leadership in the Age of
Uncertainty & Disruption
Time
4:00 — 8:30 PM
Venue
Austin Central Library
710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Join 250+ founders, investors, executives, and policymakers shaping the future of the Texas–India corridor. Formal invitation to follow.
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Conference Overview
Navigating an era of change, together.
In an era defined by rapid technological change and shifting geopolitical tides, the USICOC Annual Summit serves as the definitive gathering for leaders navigating its complexities.
This summit is designed to provide a broad view of the current business landscape. Through high-impact sessions, we will dive into:
Session
Global Macro-Trends
A keynote exploration of the global economy and geopolitics, and their direct impact on the stability and strategy of modern business.
Session
The US–India Corridor
Insights into the bilateral opportunity between our great nations.
Session
The Texas Engine
A cross-sector panel featuring state officials, private industry titans, and visionary investors discussing the local resilience of the Central Texas landscape.
Session
The Future of Success
Practical and motivational frameworks on navigating disruptions in AI and financial markets.
Program Flow
Agenda
A thoughtfully curated evening of keynotes, conversations, and executive networking.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Executive Networking Reception
An executive reception bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovators before the formal summit.
5:00 – 5:05 PM
Opening Welcome & Summit Kickoff
Welcome to guests and sponsors, and framing of how AI, economic transformation, and geopolitical shifts are redefining leadership.
5:05 – 5:12 PM
Summit Opening Remarks
Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty & Disruption — AI, innovation, and the future of global leadership.
5:12 – 5:18 PM
Distinguished Perspective
The strategic importance of the U.S.–India partnership across technology, talent, investment, and education.
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A perspective on the evolving strategic, economic, technology, and innovation relationship between the United States and India, including opportunities in AI, talent, investment, education, and cross-border collaboration.
5:18 – 5:24 PM
Distinguished Perspective
Texas: America's engine for innovation, investment, entrepreneurship, and global growth.
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A perspective on Texas's growing role in AI, advanced technology, investment, entrepreneurship, and the global economy, and its opportunity to deepen economic and innovation ties with India.
5:24 – 5:51 PM
Opening Keynote & Q&A
The New Global Order and the U.S.–India Opportunity — economic realignment, supply chains, and India's expanding global role.
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A discussion on shifting global dynamics, economic realignment, AI-driven transformation, supply chains, India's expanding global role, and the growing strategic importance of the U.S.–India corridor.
5:51 – 6:03 PM
Recognition, Awards & Appreciation
Recognition of summit speakers, distinguished guests, award winners, and sponsors.
6:03 – 6:30 PM
Innovation Keynote & Q&A
Crossing the Next Chasm: AI, Innovation, and Leadership — moving from AI experimentation to meaningful adoption and transformation.
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An exploration of how AI is reshaping industries, business models, and leadership, and what it takes for organizations to move from AI experimentation to meaningful adoption, innovation, and transformation.
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Leaders in Conversation
Leading in Uncertainty: Growing and Transforming Your Business — AI and digital innovation, resilience, and adaptive leadership.
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A conversation on leading organizational transformation through AI and digital innovation, resilience, public-private collaboration, and adaptive leadership in an era of rapid change.
7:00 – 7:25 PM
Fireside Chat
The New Era of Disruption: Opportunities to Invest, Build and Exit in Texas — investment and exit strategies amid market shifts.
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A fireside chat with seasoned investors on entrepreneurship, investment opportunities and strategies to grow and exit while navigating through disruption, technological change, and market shifts. How can businesses leverage the Texas market for the next phase of growth.
7:25 – 7:30 PM
Closing Vision & Summit Reflections
Building the Next Chapter of U.S.–India Leadership, with recognition of sponsors and strategic partners.
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Leadership & Innovation Exchange Dinner
An executive networking dinner to strengthen relationships and spark new partnerships across business, investment, and innovation.
Industry Leaders
Speakers
Meet executives and innovators shaping the future of business, technology, and policy.
Manjunath Chenneerappa
Consul General of India in
Houston
Michael Eckhardt
Managing Director
The Chasm Institute
Terry Zrubek
Deputy Executive Director
Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Ambassador Ravi Thapar
Former Ambassador and Head of US West Coast Office of
United States India Strategic Partnership Forum
Leena Manwani
CEO
Fintra
Tanuj Gulati
Tech Investor, and Co-Owner of
Austin FC
Clifford Chiu
Corporate Director, Civic Steward, and Senior Advisor to
Vista Equity Partners
Arjun Sethi
Chief Growth Officer, Public Sector
HCLTech
Cory Wilburn
Chief Information Officer
Texas McCombs School of Business
Facilitating the Conversation
Moderators & Hosts
The leaders guiding our sessions and keeping the evening moving.
Anupam Govil
Chairman
US India Chamber of Commerce
Sri Rao Boddapu
Founding Board Member
US India Chamber of Commerce
Chirag Shah
Board Secretary
US India Chamber of Commerce
Jignesh Patel
Founding Board Member
US India Chamber of Commerce
Alok R. Singh
Board Member
US India Chamber of Commerce
Ajay Kwatra
Board Member
US India Chamber of Commerce
Pramod Patil
Board Member
US India Chamber of Commerce
Asif Ismail
Board Member
US India Chamber of Commerce
Ishi Puri
Chief Growth Officer
US India Chamber of Commerce
Deeba Vali
Executive Director
US India Chamber of Commerce
Register to Attend
Secure Your Spot
Join us for an evening of leadership insights, executive networking, and strategic conversation.
Member
Free
If you are a member of the US–India Chamber of Commerce Austin
Register NowNonmember
$50
Not a member of the US–India Chamber of Commerce Austin
Register NowIf you would like to become a member, contact Deeba Vali, Executive Director, US India Chamber of Commerce Austin.
Shout Out To
Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for making this event possible.
Organized By
US India Chamber of Commerce Austin
Connecting Leaders. Creating Opportunity. Driving Growth.
US India Chamber of Commerce Austin is a nonprofit dedicated to driving economic growth in Central Texas and fostering bilateral trade with India. Backed by our growing local presence in Austin and a strong national network, we connect businesses, investors, and policymakers to drive meaningful growth.
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