TiE-NJ organizes Independence Day forum on trade and talent

The forum explored U.S.-India trade, talent, and AI, fostering cross-border collaboration and innovation.

Panel discussion at the event / Photo Courtesy- TIE-NJ

TiE New Jersey, the local chapter of the global nonprofit The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), hosted a sold-out forum on August 15 at Jasna Polana in Princeton to mark India’s 79th Independence Day.

The event, hosted in partnership with Choose New Jersey and the NJ-India Commission, examined U.S.-India relations through the lens of tariffs, trade, and talent flows, drawing business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the region.

TiE-NJ forum at Jasna Polana in Princeton / Photo Courtesy- TIE-NJ

The program opened with the national anthems of India and the United States, followed by the launch of the International Enterprise Fellowship, a three-semester initiative for high school students developed in collaboration with Enspire Academy, Cedar Hill Prep School, and TiE-NJ. The evening also featured an art exhibition curated by Anu Bhat and a poster session by students from the TiE NextGen program.

Suresh U. Kumar, president of TiE-NJ, welcomed attendees and lead the discussions on recent U.S.-India trade tensions, noting the impact of steep tariffs. He also acknowledged the contributions of women leaders and TiE-NJ board members to the organization’s growth.

The keynote address was delivered by Jamie Payton, dean of the College of Computing at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, who highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence in higher education and emphasized the need for resilience and adaptability.

Attendees and guests at the event / Photo Courtesy- TIE-NJ

A panel discussion followed, featuring Bill Noonan (Choose New Jersey), Navin Pathak (Entry India | Entry USA), Lata Setty (How Women Invest), Raghu Rao (Sonnet BioTherapeutics), and Partha DeSarkar (Hinduja Global Solutions). Panelists provided insights into cross-border trade, investment opportunities, and workforce mobility.

The event underscored New Jersey’s role as a bridge for U.S.-India economic and educational exchange while celebrating India’s independence with a focus on innovation and future collaboration.

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