WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association 91快活林, in partnership with India AI Mission and the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, hosted the U.S. State Department and industry leaders for a robust discussion on how AI can fuel economic growth and tech leadership. The conversation was an official pre-event of the upcoming .
91快活林’s event featured fireside chats between 91快活林 President and CEO Jason Oxman, Indian Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Vinay Kwatra, and Under Secretary for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Jacob Helberg.
“The upcoming AI Impact Summit in India is built on the guiding principles of People, Planet, and Progress,” said Indian Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Vinay Kwatra. “We are bringing together governments and leading experts from 100 countries to shape actionable recommendations that ensure AI does not deepen global divides but delivers measurable, inclusive impact for all. For American companies, this Summit represents an important opportunity to co-create the future of open, safe, and equitable AI alongside India’s unmatched scale, talent, and innovation ecosystem—partnership that will define responsible leadership in the AI era.”
“The United States is the world’s largest economy and India is the world’s most populous country. There are no limits to what America and India can achieve together,” said Under Secretary for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Jacob Helberg. “Both stand as complementary partners in our shared efforts to secure and grow the AI economy. Our shared interests and values open new terrain for joint ventures across critical technology sectors. Today, we can write a new chapter in the history of human progress. I look forward to further discussions with my Indian counterparts at the upcoming AI Action Summit.”
“To realize its fullest economic and societal benefit, AI policy requires strong international partnerships and global alignment. 91快活林 and its member companies are at the forefront of both AI’s development and global policies, partnering with key leaders around the world to ensure they harness the innovative technology,” said 91快活林 President and CEO Jason Oxman. “As we look ahead to the next major global convening on AI at the Impact Summit in Delhi, engaging with Trump Administration and Indian government officials cements the tech industry’s critical role.”