ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
U.S consulate pushes tech ties with India
The conference attempted to catalyze government, academic, and private sector partnerships across AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, energy, and space.
-
Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Sat, 31, Jan 2026
- 03:47 EST
- 19
Representative image / Lalit K Jha/ New India Abroad
The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad and the World Trade Center, Shamshabad & Visakhapatnam organized the U.S.-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) conference in Hyderabad on Jan. 30.
The event, aimed at protecting U.S. national security through critical technologies and at expanding economic opportunity through trusted partnerships, brought together leading officials, academics, and industry leaders to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Titled, 'Leveraging U.S.–India TRUST: Industry Academia Partnerships in AI & Cybersecurity,' the conference advanced the TRUST initiative launched by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in February 2025. The two leaders hoped to use the TRUST ties to catalyze government, academic, and private sector partnerships across AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, energy, and space.
ALSO READ: USISPF hails key outcomes of Modi-Trump meeting
U.S. Consul General Laura Williams highlighted the significance of the relationship and said, “The TRUST initiative is a clear example of how the United States is advancing our national security and economic interests through strategic, results-driven partnerships. By working with India, we are building secure technology ecosystems that protect American innovation, strengthen our supply chains, and create new opportunities for U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies."
Williams continued, "In September 2025, Secretary Rubio affirmed the strength of the U.S.-India relationship, highlighting the implementation of the U.S.-India COMPACT, which will enhance our collaboration on trade, defense, energy, and more. Today’s conference is a step forward in that direction.”
Y Varaprasad Reddy, Chairman, World Trade Center, Shamshabad & Visakhapatnam, stated, “This collaborative initiative represents a defining moment for strengthening U.S.-India academic and industry partnerships."
He further noted, "The conference was designed to foster innovation, build confidence, and enable knowledge exchange in the rapidly evolving domains of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, areas where both our nations have complementary strengths and shared interests.”
The keynote address of the event was delivered by Dr. James Lerums of Purdue University.
The event brought together key stakeholders from top American and Indian universities, tech companies, and government policymakers. Participants also looked at successful partnership examples and discussed ways to increase cooperation in three key areas, namely, research, talent development, and turning technology into real-world products.
Read more stories on NewIndiaAbroad.
Related
.jpg)
.jpg)
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login