AUSTIN, TEXAS – The fast-growing US India Chamber of Commerce Austin (USICOC Austin) will host its 3rd Annual Summit on August 27, 2025, at the Austin Central Library. Themed “The Next Frontier of Business,” this year’s summit will spotlight the accelerating synergies between Texas and India with a focus on innovation, emerging technologies, and Austin’s 2030 vision.
The evening will bring together Central Texas’s top business leaders, investors, policymakers, executives, and founders for an insider’s perspective on how Indo-American collaboration is fueling economic growth through innovation across various industries like healthcare, technology, real estate, retail, and clean energy. Discussions will spotlight the Indian American leadership story, India’s innovation surge, and Austin’s rise as a global hub for innovation. A featured panel of cross-sector leaders will explore how public-private partnerships are shaping inclusive growth toward Austin’s 2030 vision.
Featured Speakers & Special Guests
- Manjunath Chenneerappa, Consul General of India, Houston (chief guest)
- Chintan Vaishnav, Director, MIT’s Tata Center for Technology & Design
- Jim Penniman-Morin, Mayor, Cedar Park
- John Hoffman, Deputy CIO, Texas Department of Information Resources
- Larry McManus, Director of Business Development, Governor’s Office
- Sonal Shah, CEO, The Texas Tribune
- Ganesh Padmanabhan, CEO, Autonomize.AI
As part of this year’s program, the Chamber will present the 2025 USICOC Recognition Awards in the following categories: Central Texas Trailblazer, CEO of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, and Public Sector Leader. These awards celebrate outstanding contributions to business and community leadership in the Texas–India corridor.
According to Anupam Govil, Founding Chair, “Our Chamber has grown rapidly since its inception, and this year’s summit will not only highlight the deepening Texas–India business relationship but also honor exceptional leaders whose work is shaping our economic future.”
The US-India Chamber of Commerce Austin is a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to promoting bilateral trade and economic growth between Texas and India. Through high-impact events, strategic partnerships, mentorship programs, and curated business introductions, USICOC Austin empowers leaders at the intersection of innovation and global opportunity.
Since its founding in 2023, USICOC has hosted over 25 high-profile events with more than 4,000 business attendees, launched the Austin AI Valley initiative, and established strategic alliances with entities such as SXSW, Invest India, and Indian ministerial delegations.
For more information and to register for the 3rd Annual Summit, please click here or visit https://usindiacommerce.org/.
Questions and inquiries can be directed to Deeba Vali at deeba@usindiacommerce.org or by phone at 512-730-0854.