Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-profile meeting with a group of top American tech CEOs during his visit to New York City. The roundtable discussion, which took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, brought together some of the biggest names in the industry, including Google’s Sundar Pichai, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen, and IBM’s Arvind Krishna. This meeting, a key event in PM Modi’s three-day US visit, showcased India’s ambition to become a leading player in the global technological landscape.
The focus of the discussion was on fostering collaboration between India and the US in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and semiconductor technology. PM Modi expressed his vision of India becoming the third largest economy during his current term and encouraged the tech leaders to capitalize on the opportunities presented by India’s rapid economic and technological growth. He also assured them of India’s unwavering commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and fostering innovation.
Highlighting India’s commitment to technological advancement, PM Modi outlined the government’s plans to establish India as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and a leading force in the biotech sector. He emphasized the government’s policy of promoting artificial intelligence for all, while prioritizing its ethical and responsible use.
The tech CEOs, impressed by India’s strides in technology, expressed their strong interest in investing and collaborating with the country. They lauded India’s growing prominence as a global tech hub, recognizing its potential for future growth and innovation.
Prior to the meeting with tech CEOs, PM Modi addressed a large gathering of Indian diaspora members at Nassau Veterans Coliseum in Long Island, New York. His visit to New York was part of his broader US trip, which included the Quad leaders summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.
