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Invest India Forum highlights trade, investment opportunities in Seattle
The event also showcased various experiential Indian products on display for tasting and export to the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
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Staff Reporter - Sun, 25, Jan 2026
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Participants savoring Indian "Bhagwa variety" pomegranates at Invest India Business Forum 2026 / Courtesy: Consulate General of India in Seattle
The second edition of the Invest India Business Forum was held in Seattle on Jan. 24.
The event highlighted Indian export products and investment opportunities across key sectors while setting the stage for Washington State’s largest trade mission to India.
The forum was hosted by the Consulate General of India, Seattle, in partnership with the Montana World Affairs Council and ZOHO at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center.
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Senior executives, CEOs, and dignitaries from the Greater Seattle region attended the event, including representatives from Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon, and T-Mobile.
Dignitaries delivering their remarks at Invest India Business Forum 2026 / Courtesy: Consulate General of India in SeattleIndustry experts delivered presentations on investment opportunities and sectoral progress in India across artificial intelligence, photonics, quantum computing, agri-technology, healthcare, and higher education. The sessions outlined India’s advancements in these areas and their potential for collaboration and capital investment.
As a follow-up to the forum, Greater Seattle Partners, in coordination with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will lead Washington State’s largest-ever trade mission to India from Jan. 28 to Feb. 7.
The delegation will include more than 30 members representing the Port of Seattle, the City of Bellevue Economic Development, the Mayor of Redmond, and senior leadership from Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing.
Expert panelists presenting India's investment potential at Invest India Business Forum 2026 / Courtesy: Consulate General of India in Seattle
Addressing the gathering, Rebecca Lovell, interim president and chief executive officer of Greater Seattle Partners, said she looked forward to strengthening commercial and investment ties between Seattle and India.
The forum also featured experiential displays of Indian export-ready products aimed at the US Pacific Northwest market. These included premium “Bhagwa” variety Indian pomegranates grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, which were showcased for tasting and are expected to be available in US retail outlets. Additional displays included ODOP (One District One Product) cultural heritage items from all 28 Indian states, Araku coffee from the Eastern Ghats of southern India, and a selection of Indian wines and hand-crafted spirits.
Eric Wexler, chief executive officer of Providence, highlighted India’s healthcare potential and referred to Providence’s recently inaugurated Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, which is projected to create more than 2,000 jobs focused on AI-enabled healthcare technology solutions.
Participants viewing Indian "Araku coffee" on display at Invest India Business Forum 2026 / Courtesy: Consulate General of India in SeattleRepresentatives from Zoho presented on the use of AI-driven, locally developed data models in India and noted the Government of India’s adoption of Zoho’s technology solutions, including its office suite, as part of its push toward digital self-reliance and data sovereignty.
A senior business delegation from the Montana World Affairs Council also attended the forum. The council recently led a youth delegation to India, and Montana State Governor Greg Gianforte hosted a reception for the group at the state capitol in Helena.
Organizers said the Invest India Business Forum aims to deepen economic engagement between India and the US Pacific Northwest while supporting the Consulate’s focus on trade, tourism, and technology through investment promotion and export facilitation.
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